A comprehensive programme of fringe events aimed at inspiring people committed and determined to moving a transformed Church forward are being held at the General Assembly next week. Described as varied and informative, they are hosted by Church...
For probationer minister Dawn Westwood, sharing the message of God's love can be shared in a sports kit just as naturally as in a clerical collar. Dawn, who is currently completing her probationary period at Kirkton Parish Church in Carluke...
An iconic church spire in Linlithgow, West Lothian, is once again gleaming golden following the successful completion of a £400k restoration project that has saved it from potential collapse. The Crown of Thorns spire of St Michael's...
A minister raising money for charity through a Swimathon event after she survived cancer twice has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament. The motion, which was lodged by Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, commended Rev Julie...
A former moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has been honoured by His Majesty King Charles III. Very Rev Dr Iain Greenshields was awarded the King's Medal for the key role he played in the monarch's coronation...
Scotland's inability to meet key climate change targets must be a "wake-up" call for all of society and failure to work openly and collaboratively to drive progress will have grave implications for the planet. This is the stark view of a...
A special remembrance service for people who lost their lives while fishing at sea is being held at a Scottish Borders church. The first annual National Fishing Remembrance Day will be marked at Eyemouth Parish Church this Sunday, 12 May at...
A new book set to be launched at this month's General Assembly asks how the Kirk can throw off the image of one of Scotland's most famous fictional ministers and replace Jolly with true joy. Finding Our Voice is described by its...
A new supplement to the Church Hymnary is being launched later this month which hopes to encourage congregations to renew and reinvigorate their worship. Titled 'God Welcomes All', it includes over 200 hymns and songs in a wide range of...
A digital Scottish prayer journal has been launched as part of Thy Kingdom Come for the first time. The global Christian initiative, which runs from Ascension Day to Pentecost Sunday (Thursday 8 May - Sunday 19 May), will now include videos...
The Church of Scotland is on the "cusp of a transformation and revival" that demands bold decisions and genuine embrace of change. Rev David Cameron, convener of the Assembly Trustees, said it is poised for renewal and ready to "proclaim the Good...
A church elder who spent eight weeks receiving end of life care in a hospice made a "miraculous" recovery and is now limbering up to do a sponsored five-mile walk. Harry Marsh, 83, will walk the distance round the loch at Drumpellier Country Park...
A Scot who refused to abandon Jewish school girls in her care and died in Auschwitz has been honoured in her adopted city. A brass Stolpersteine in memory of Jane Haining has been embedded in the pavement at the entrance of St Columba's...
Gorebridge Parish Church was packed with friends, family, congregation members and well-wishers for the ordination of Rev Tim Linford as assistant minister at the Lothian kirk. "I feel really excited," Mr Linford said, the morning after the...
The Moderator of the General Assembly and the Archbishop of Glasgow have signed a joint statement calling for an end to war in the Middle East. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton and Most Rev Archbishop William Nolan pray that people in positions of...