Kirsty Forsyth had not met any deacons when she went to her first Church of Scotland vocations conference. But when she heard people talking about the Diaconate, she knew it was the form of ministry that would suit her best. As a paramedic...
Beginning on Thursday 18 January, churches around the world will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity over a period of eight days between the feasts of St Peter and St Paul. The annual event, which first began in 1908, is designed to...
Scottish MPs have been urged to resist passing the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill and to vote against any amendments that would create further restrictions on the lives of people seeking asylum. The call was made by Rt Rev Sally...
The beginning of 2024 marks the start of a new chapter for the Church of Scotland across the north of Scotland with the creation of Clèir Eilean Ì, a single presbytery which will cover almost half of Scotland. Clèir Eilean Ì - Gaelic...
An ambitious project to renovate Eyemouth Parish Church in the Borders, which has improved the usable space available for the congregation and wider community, has been completed costing nearly £500,000. The changes have included installing a...
The Scottish Government has been urged to help end a "decade of torment and tragedy" and reunite a refugee with her shattered family. The plea to assist Kaltouma Haroun Ibrahim, whose husband and two surviving children are trapped in war-torn...
Two Readers, who are both based in Fife and who have recently been set apart, reflect on their journey to their new roles within the Church of Scotland. Providing Ministry of Word to congregations, such as by taking services, Readers serve where...
Hospitality will be at the heart of ministry for Rev David Sim following his ordination and induction to the parish of Fort William Kilmallie, linked with Kilmonivaig. For Mr Sim, Christian hospitality is about much more than offering the...
Very Rev Gilleasbuig Iain Macmillan, a former Dean of the Order of the Thistle and minister of St Giles' for 40 years until 2013, died on 13 December 2023. Rev Dr Karen Katrina Campbell, who was supervised as a probationer by him and also was an...