Moray minister is moving forward
A Moray minister has marked the next step in her faith journey with an ordination service in front of friends and family at Duffus Kirk near Elgin. Rev Anne-Marie Simpson has been called to Ordained
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We need to ‘build together’ says next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
A minister who was discouraged from going to university and told that his Lanarkshire accent would hamper his life prospects has been announced as the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of
'Do not ignore God's calling' says new minister
A new minister has been called to lead three congregations in the north-west Highlands. Rev Alex MacCallum was ordained as a full-time minister of Word and Sacrament and inducted to provide spiritual leadership to the
New music commission for St Giles’ harks back to 900 years of history
A new choral work which has been commissioned as part of St Giles' Cathedral's 900th anniversary is being performed for the very first time on Saturday 28 October during a public concert. Helen Grime's new
Christian Aid asks Kirk members to support Middle East Crisis Appeal
As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East with civilian suffering increasing by the hour, International development charity Christian Aid is asking members and supporters of the Church of Scotland to back its emergency
Church plays leading role in promoting Scottish heritage and culture in London
Hundreds of people gathered for a gala to formally launch a new partnership to promote Scottish heritage culture in London. Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, was the guest of honour at the sold-out event
Affordable housing built on glebe land on Barra
The affordable housing shortage in the Outer Hebrides has been eased thanks to the Church of Scotland. Six new high-quality homes have been built on former glebe land at Rathad Na Ceardaich on the Isle
Minister appointed national chaplain of Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion has appointed a Church of Scotland minister to be its national chaplain. Rev Scott Brown CBE said it was a "privilege" to be asked to serve with the UK's largest armed
Talking Ministry: ‘I am now doing what God called me to do’
For Rev George Sneddon, moving from the banking sector to ministry was not so much a change of career, but the logical next step in following the path God had set for him. Originally from
Conversations in Calling event to take place in Aberdeen in November
Very Rev Dr Martin Fair, who is part of the Towards Ministry team, writes about their next upcoming event taking place in Aberdeen on Saturday 4 November. Back in 1987, Fleetwood Mac released a song
Viewpark parishioner awarded for extensive charity work
A parishioner at Viewpark Parish Church has been recognised at this year's North Lanarkshire Provost's Awards for her substantial work in her community. Emma Lyall, who is an elder at Viewpark Parish Church, won the
Review of Laudate Deum, Pope Francis's new climate document
Rev David Coleman, chaplain of Eco-Congregation Scotland, offers us his thoughts on Laudate Deum [Praise God], the Pope's latest publication concerning the environment which follows his 2015 pastoral letter Laudato si' [Praise be to you...
A message from Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, on the Israel Gaza conflict
Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has issued a statement in response to the outbreak of violence in the Holy Land. Mrs Foster-Fulton said: "Friends, "I reach
New Ordained Local Minister to split time between continents
A Bermudian has been newly ordained to provide spiritual leadership to churches across continents - whilst bringing training between denominations closer along the way. Rev Cindy Campbell, 63, who will minister to both Christ Church,
A message from Rev David Cameron, Convener of the Assembly Trustees on the Israel Gaza Conflict
Rev David Cameron, Convener of the Assembly Trustees of the Church of Scotland, has issued a statement in response to the outbreak of violence in the Holy Land. Mr Cameron said: "We are horrified by