New minister Rev Trudi Newton is getting back to her island roots with her first charge. Originally from Harray on the Orkney Mainland, this week saw her ordination as full-time minister of Word and Sacrament
A Scottish artist has been left "speechless" after Pope Francis gave him a special medal as a token of his appreciation. Michael McVeigh was presented with it as a 'thank you' for gifting the Holy
The Church of Scotland has welcomed the UK Supreme Court decision that government plans to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda are unlawful. Emma Jackson, the convenor of Public Life and Social Justice, at the Church
Looking to the Bible for inspiration led Rev Attie van Wyk to leave the sun of South Africa for the sleet - and stovies - of Scotland. Speaking as part of the monthly Talking Ministry
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton has visited Heriot-Watt University as part of a celebration of faith and diversity. The invitation was extended by the university's
The Church of Scotland has taken part in the Scottish Government's Remembrance Service which included contributors from a range of faiths and groups. Representatives from the military attended, as well as John-Paul Marks, the Permanent...
Two Christian charities that help people affected by grief and loss will benefit from the sale of a book written by a Glasgow minister. Rev Fiona Gardner said she is delighted to support the counselling
A British Army nurse who died just weeks before Armistice Day would have likely survived if she was deployed to France, it is claimed. Helena Stewart Bennet was posted to a German Prisoner of War
A new stage production with faith at its heart exploring the story of the Gunpowder Plot is touring the UK following its premiere in Edinburgh. Treason: The Musical, which was first conceived by Ricky Allan
The worship team at Martin's Memorial Church, Stornoway, have released a song after hundreds attended this year's Hebrides Revival Conference. The song, entitled 'Why Not Here? Why Not Now? ', calls for a renewal of...
A special service was held at St Andrew's Church in Rome yesterday to induct a new minister. Rev Tara Curlewis will also serve as the Reformed Ecumenical Officer for the World Communion of Reformed Churches
A multi-faith partnership charity backed by the Church has welcomed a decision to extend the free bus pass scheme to asylum seekers. Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees said the policy would have a "transformational" impact
Artwork depicting the fragility of life created by an Edinburgh man will now take pride of place in the Vatican in Rome. Pope Francis was gifted a print of "Throwaway People" by Michael McVeigh by
A former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has died. Very Rev Dr Hugh R Wyllie served in the role in 1992-93 and was minister of Hamilton Old Parish Church in
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will today arrive in Italy to spend six days meeting with ecumenical and mission partners, attending special services and events and learning more about