Presbytery of Glasgow visit for Moderator
The Moderator of the General Assembly is embarking on a visit to learn more about the life and work of the Church of Scotland in Glasgow Presbytery. Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields said he is
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Moderator invites the Kirk to join Christians around the world in Thy Kingdom Come
Congregations and individual members of the Church of Scotland are being called on to be a part of a global prayer initiative to encourage Christians to share their faith. Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator
'Accept and respect one another regardless of changing values', MSPs told
People can accept and respect one another regardless of the "changing values of our times", members of the Scottish Parliament have been told. Rev Mike Gargrave of Thornliebank Parish Church in Glasgow said being kinder
Join Eco-Congregation Scotland on Lent journey
As we mark the beginning of Lent, we join Rev David Coleman, environmental chaplain with our partner organisation Eco-Congregation Scotland for the first in a series of five video reflections. Each of the videos -
First anniversary of Ukraine conflict to be marked with service and prayers
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is encouraging people to pray for all those affected by the conflict in Ukraine as we approach the first anniversary of the invasion. A
Moderator army visit provides first-hand opportunity to understand chaplains’ role
Senior army officers emphasised the important role chaplains play in the modern military as they hosted a visit by the Moderator of the General Assembly. Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields also had an opportunity to
Talking Ministry: Loving a varied ministry career
Becoming a minister of the Church of Scotland was not a part of the plan for Rev Andrea Price. Although it was her intention to become a minister, when Mrs Price arrived in Scotland to
Autism Sunday celebrated with church gift at Glasgow service
A project to create church for the autistic community received almost £7000 towards its work as it celebrated Autism Sunday at the weekend. Partick South Parish Church in Glasgow hosted the special service of thanksgiving
Edinburgh Council to install ‘Stolpersteine' memorial to Scots Holocaust victim Jane Haining
A Church of Scotland school matron who died in Auschwitz after refusing to abandon Jewish girls in her care will be honoured with a stone memorial in Edinburgh. The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed
Call to action to help victims of devastating earthquake
The Moderator of the General Assembly has expressed "deep sadness" after a 7. 8 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks left thousands of people dead and injured in Syria and Turkey. Rt Rev Dr Greenshields said the
Door is open for reconciliation and peace in South Sudan
The "door is open" to finally sign a stalled peace agreement in South Sudan, the Moderator of the General Assembly has said. Rt Rev Dr Greenshields said he prayed that the goodwill built up during
Moderator preaches for a congregation of 16,000 people
The Moderator of the General Assembly preached in front of nearly 16,000 people at a Presbyterian church in South Sudan today. Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields was given a rapturous welcome at Nyakuron-West Church in
Lasting peace is within "reach" in South Sudan
The President and the Vice Presidents of South Sudan have it within their "reach" to extend justice and compassion to all the people of the world's youngest nation, the Moderator of the General Assembly has
Kirk-supported House of Grace supports disadvantaged groups in Israel
Rebecca McGonigle, business manager for the Faith Action Forum's Resource and Presence team, reflects on the work of House of Grace, an Israeli halfway house which supports Arab prisoners returning to society. Rebecca, who has
Moderator asks for prayers ahead of historic South Sudan visit
The Moderator of the General Assembly has urged people to pray for the people of South Sudan ahead of his historic ecumenical visit to the country this week. He said he, Pope Francis and the