A former high school teacher will today complete a 20-year journey and be ordained as a Church of Scotland minister. David McKee will be joined by family members, friends and colleagues to celebrate the momentous occasion at Jackson Parish Church...
An East Dunbartonshire church is having is a 'fizzy good time' using Scotland's other national drink to celebrate the season of Advent. Members of New Kilpatrick Parish Church in Bearsden have used cans of Irn Bru to create a...
A new book about the story of an historic church in Aberdeen has been published in time for Christmas. St Machar's Cathedral - A Living History features over 150 stunning pictures and essays from a varied group of contributors...
Ahead of a Scottish Government ministerial statement on the Scottish Budget 2025-26 tomorrow, Emma Jackson, leader of the Church's Public Life and Social Justice Programme Group, explains why the time is right to have a conversation about...
The Church of Scotland has presented a special Advent wreath to the Scottish Parliament for the first time to encourage members and staff to reflect on the true meaning of the season. The idea was conceived by Principal Clerk Rev Fiona Smith and...
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has marked the start of Advent with a video. During the short film, Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson encourages us all to remember what is at the heart of Advent and Christmas. "We need to...
The countdown starts as Advent begins on Sunday 1 December running until Tuesday 24 December. This year, people from across the Church of Scotland are joining together to share their stories celebrating the season. The theme for this year's...
Congregations in Edinburgh and Jerusalem will unite to pray for peace as they mark St Andrew's Day. The congregation of St Andrew's Jerusalem & Tiberias will host its annual service for the special day of Scotland's national saint...
An Inverclyde church minister has urged members of the Scottish Parliament to lead with a vision of hope that "inspires people to come together". Rev Teri Peterson said they must encourage their constituents to put their hearts, minds and hands...
A special service of thanksgiving was held to mark the 250th anniversary of a North Ayrshire church described as a "beacon of hope and service" to the community. Local dignitaries, representatives from youth and community groups and former...
Church members are encouraged to listen to all those affected by or working in the criminal justice system - people in prison, their families, victims of crime, chaplains and prison staff. 'Hear My Voice' is the theme of...
The Moderator of the General Assembly is in London this week to discuss issues of mutual concern and interest to the Church with ecumenical and interfaith partners and political party representatives. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson arrived in the city...
Churches across the country were scenes of celebration this week as three new ministers were ordained into the Church of Scotland on the same evening. Rev Jonathan Lyall and Rev Christopher Watt have been ordained as full-time Ministers of Word...
Two young people from a Glasgow church organised a 12-hour football tournament to fund a "once in a lifetime" missionary trip to Rwanda. Luke Anderson and Adam Herbert of Sandyhills Parish Church persuaded around 60 people of all ages to take...
As the UN climate summit COP29 gets underway, faith communities in Scotland have announced they'll be staging a service and silent prayer vigil "for brave and bold solutions". The event will take place at Canongate Kirk this Saturday...