An Edinburgh theology scholar is making a return visit to Middle Earth for another look at the spiritual influences which inspired Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien. Last November, Dr Nathan Hood, the current
A fun and interactive video series which combines Lego with the Gaelic language to bring the Bible to life is building on a successful Christmas release with a new film for Easter. The intergenerational Easter
The Moderator of the General Assembly has congratulated Humza Yousaf on his election as the new First Minister of Scotland. Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields said he prayed that God would be with him as
Britain's "least qualified" staff member at the UK's Commando training centre has been recalling her pioneering career as a Royal Navy chaplain following a busy meeting of service veterans, serving personnel and their families in...
The Church of Scotland has welcomed a new strategy from the Scottish Government that aims to strengthen communication, engagement and collaboration between Scottish Government and Scotland's diverse faith and belief communities. The strategy was...
There was a time when his former session room was lined with portraits of Bellie and Speymouth ministers, Rev Seòras Orr's predecessors, and he admits there were times he wondered what they might have made
The Moderator of the General Assembly is taking part in a Kiltwalk to raise money for Christian Aid in South Sudan. Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields will join Scotland's largest mass participation walking event on
A Clydeside church can continue to provide a haven for its local community after securing a £9000 award towards vital repairs. Erskine Parish Church is among more than 320 organisations across the country sharing in
Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly, has delivered a Loyal Address to His Majesty King Charles III, as part of a tradition that stretches back to the 17th century. The Church
An Edinburgh church has teamed up with a shopping centre to open a new multi-functional community space to help tackle loneliness and the cost of living crisis. Corstorphine Old Parish Church is encouraging people from
The Rt Hon Lord Hodge, Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, has been re-appointed as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly, serving in the role for a second year. As
Two trainee ministers have spoken about their deep passion for "souls and goals" to mark International Women's Day. Dawn Westwood is the chaplain at Livingston Women's Football Club and Jillian Storrie is the chaplain at
Two Church of Scotland ministers have helped narrate the first audio adaptation of the New International Version of the Bible recorded solely by women from across the UK. Rev Shuna Dicks and Rev Rosie Frew
The Church of Scotland is urging the UK Government to reconsider its plan to pass a bill aimed at preventing asylum seekers and refugees who cross the English Channel by boat from being considered for
International development charity Christian Aid has announced a new interim head of its Scottish operations. Val Brown, previously the charity's church relations and fundraising manager, takes over the role from today. She will be in