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2023

Some of the thousands of names commemorated on the Srebrenica Memorial.

Harrowing and inspiring - Moderator reflects on visit to Srebrenica to mark anniversary of genocide

11 July 2023

Visiting a town where more than 8,000 men and boys were massacred was one of the most harrowing yet inspiring experiences of her life, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

Students and staff of Highland Theological College come together on graduation day to celebrate

Future Kirk ministers and readers celebrate

6 July 2023

Future ministers of the Church of Scotland were among the students celebrating the successful completion of their degrees at Highland Theological College (HTC), part of the University of the Highlands and Islands. Graduates came from

Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton

Moderator gives homily at Honours of Scotland thanksgiving service

5 July 2023

The Moderator of the General Assembly has given a homily at the Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton took part in the event for Their Majesties,

Order of Service released for a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh

Order of Service released for a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh

3 July 2023

The Order of Service has been announced for the Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' on Wednesday 5 July during which His Majesty King Charles III, who will be accompanied by Queen Camilla,

Dirleton Kirk

Concerns over new fire alarm response policy

30 June 2023

Concerns have been raised about the impact a new fire alarm response policy could have on Church buildings. The General Trustees, the Kirk's property holding arm, said they are worried that the directive could spark

Church offices

Church welcomes asylum court ruling

29 June 2023

The Church has welcomed a court ruling which decided plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda are unlawful. Emma Jackson, vice-convener of the Faith Action Programme Leadership Team, said: "We warmly welcome the outcome of

Piper Mark Macrae leads the Service of Dedication party to the Blackhall St Columba's war memorial.

Service of dedication remembers costly Italian battle

23 June 2023

One of the hardest fought Allied battles of World War II, Monte Cassino, is to be permanently commemorated at an Edinburgh kirk with the installation of a memorial bench recognising the sacrifice of those lost

The team behind the 'Celebrating Calling' event

'Celebrating Calling' event to take place in August

22 June 2023

The People and Training Team is delighted to announce an upcoming 'Celebrating Calling' event. Taking place on Saturday 26 August, at St John's Church in Hamilton, it's aimed at those who are considering a call

Gordon M Hay

Retired solicitor completes 17-year translation of the Bible into Doric

21 June 2023

A retired solicitor says he is "elated" after finishing an epic 17-year project to translate the full Bible into Doric, which is the first time the entire text has ever been published in Scots or

Rev Kaye Gardiner

Joy as congregations welcome a newly ordained minister

20 June 2023

A former beauty therapist/barber who came to faith following a chance conversation with a waitress in Jamaica has been ordained as a Church of Scotland minister. Rev Kaye Gardiner has been inducted into Kenmure Parish

Sally-Foster-Fulton

Faith leaders voice fresh opposition to Illegal Migration Bill

19 June 2023

Scottish faith leaders have joined forces to voice their opposition to the UK Government's Illegal Migration Bill. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Bishop Mark Strange, Primus

Rev Dr George Whyte

Former Principal Clerk awarded an OBE

17 June 2023

A former Principal Clerk and parish minister has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday honours. Rev Dr George Whyte, who retired last year after 41 years serving the Church of Scotland was given

Laura Digan enjoying some free time with her horse Cheeko

Talking Ministry: Laura Digan on breaking down barriers

16 June 2023

Laura Digan was perhaps always destined to be a minister - unlikely though that may once have seemed. Speaking as part of the Church of Scotland's monthly Talking Ministry series, Laura, who is now in

Probationer Kirk ministers

Hallelujah - meet the "inspirational" class of 2023

14 June 2023

Meet the next crop of Church of Scotland ministers - the class of 2023. The group attended the final conference of their probationer training period at the Conforti Institute in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire last weekend.

African congregation members lead praise at the Africa Day service

Barrhead Church celebrates Africa Day

9 June 2023

Vibrant sights and sounds from Africa thrilled a Renfrewshire church congregation in a special service of celebration. Worshippers originally from Nigeria, Malawi and Zambia brought the sights and sounds of their homelands to Sunday...

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