Obituary: Rev Breda Ludik
Rev Dr Cornelius Breda Ludik, minister of St Andrew's Lhanbryd and Urquhart (SALU) in Moray, died in South Africa on Thursday 7 September, after just over two and a half years in the charge. Following
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Kirkcaldy church's name change offers new Hope to the community
A Kirkcaldy kirk is living up to its new name by offering new hope to its community. Kirkcaldy Hope Parish Church officially adopted its new name at last Sunday's service, which included a ribbon-cutting service
Children have a lot to teach us, minister tells Scottish Parliament
Adults have a lot to learn from children and their positive attitude to life, a minister has told the Scottish Parliament. Rev Barry Hughes said many of them embrace new opportunities with excitement and enthusiasm
Fife organist recognised in Scottish Parliament for 60 year playing service
A Fife man has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament for dedicating 60 years of his life to playing the organ in church. Ian Ogilvie of Linktown Church in Kirkcaldy was acclaimed by cross-party MSPs
Opinion piece by Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton: It's time to make polluters pay
This opinion piece by Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, who is the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, was first published in The Herald on Saturday 9 September. The climate is in
A prayer to mark one year since the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
Very Rev Prof David Fergusson, the Dean of the Chapel Royal in Scotland, has written a prayer to mark one year since the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on Thursday 8 September 2022. Eternal
Guild Annual Gathering to be live-streamed on Saturday from the Assembly Hall
The Guild Annual Gathering will be live-streamed on the Church of Scotland website on Saturday (9 September) as it takes place at the General Assembly Hall in Edinburgh for the second time in a row.
Former actor set apart as a Reader
A former actor and council worker has been set apart as a Reader, and will now serve the Presbytery of Glasgow. Graham MacGregor's new role will see him provide Ministry of Word to congregations, such
Minister appointed to strengthen presence of Reformed Church in Rome
A minister has been appointed to strengthen the presence of the Reformed Churches relating to the Vatican and other ecumenical bodies in Rome, and provide spiritual leadership to the Church of Scotland's congregation in the
Border Kirk welcomes Iranian refugees
The Border Kirk in Carlisle has welcomed almost fifty refugees to its congregation since Easter 2022, with more being baptised every other month. Half of the congregation is now made up of refugees, primarily from
‘The Aul Testament in Doric’ nominated for Scots language award
A translation of the Old Testament into Doric, which is the culmination of 17 years' of work putting the entire Bible into the Scots dialect, has been nominated for a Scots Language Award. Gordon M
Advent resources raise money for Church of Scotland HIV Programme
A new biblical resource for Advent aims to help burdened ministers and worship leaders while raising funds for the Church of Scotland HIV Programme. The story-based document, titled 'Illuminating Christmas', can be adapted as a
Celebrating Calling event to explore the “extraordinary business of ministry” hailed a great success
People gathered in St John's Parish Church in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire on Saturday past to hear about the exciting new vision that the Kirk is developing for 21st-century ministry. Organised by the Towards Ministry Team,
Minister appointed new chaplain to oil and gas industry
A minister has been appointed the new chaplain to the UK offshore energies industry. Rev Michael Mair will work with the UK Oil and Gas Chaplaincy Trust to provide pastoral support to people who work
Hundreds of faith leaders call for social care workers to be paid at least £12 per hour
More than 400 Scottish faith leaders have signed a declaration calling for social care workers to be paid at least £12 per hour. It urges the Scottish Government to do "everything within its power" to