Congregations are invited to mark the UN's 16 Days of Activism against gender based-violence, which runs from 25 November to 10 December, by taking part in 'The Red Chair Project'. The campaign, which is being led by the...
Church members are being encouraged to be a "light in the darkness" to help school pupils and students in Malawi reach their potential. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, the Moderator of the General Assembly, is asking congregations and others to help...
A north-east woman training to be a Church of Scotland deacon has been recognised at the Women of the Year awards. Angie Mutch was honoured for her tireless volunteering work over a period of nearly 40 years. She was among 450 women from around...
Moving stories of how CrossReach is helping break the cycle of addiction were shared when the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland visited an Inverness facility last week. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson also had a tour of the new...
A Church of Scotland minister has become what they think is the oldest person to 'pass out' and receive a commission in the Royal Naval Reserve. Rev Fergus Cook, of Blackhall St Columba's Parish Church in Edinburgh has been...
A woman with a deep passion for human souls and football goals has been ordained into the ministry of the Church of Scotland. Rev Dawn Westwood, a "true believer in faith and football", celebrated the beginning of a new chapter in her journey at...
Work has begun on a £900,000 space for families in Stornoway which forms the latest addition to The Shed Project as it celebrates 10 years since first opening. 'The Barn Project' will see the refurbishment of the church hall, the...
Church members are encouraged to apply to serve on 15 Church of Scotland committees and groups. Rev Dr Andrew Gardner, convener of the Nomination Committee, said their help is needed as the Church continues to go through a time of significant...
A minister drew on the story of the infamous gunpowder plot as he addressed the Scottish Parliament today. Speaking on Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes Night, Rev Dr Graham Blount said it was a "special and personal privilege" to address MSPs in the...
Penni Brown, a candidate for ministry, writes about breaking the silence around abusive relationships and an event taking part at Greenbank Church in Edinburgh on Saturday 9 November which will highlight the issue. When we ask ourselves the...
A Scottish Borders minister who is happy to be described as "a cheerleader for the Church" has been chosen to be the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Rev Rosemary Frew, minister of Bowden and Melrose Parish...
Church of Scotland representatives attended the inaugural Faith and Belief Conference in Edinburgh today. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, Moderator of the General Assembly, and Rev Fiona Smith, Principal Clerk to the General Assembly, joined delegates...
A former Moderator of the General Assembly addressed the Scottish Parliament today to mark the 25th anniversary of Time for Reflection. Rt Hon Lord (Jim) Wallace of Tankerness KC said it was a "privilege" to appear before MSPs in honour of the...
A parish church in South Ayrshire has won a top award for its "life-changing" mission outreach work. St Quivox Parish Church was presented with the coveted Church and Volunteer Award for Scotland at the National Church Awards. The honour centres...
A minister has written nine stories for use as sermons by those leading worship throughout Advent and Christmas. Rev Dr Robin Hill, minister of Gladsmuir linked with Longniddry, has created the downloadable resource pack alongside his daughter...