The spiritual adviser to an athletics club has become the Kirk's newest minister and declared he is proof that the "power of the Holy Spirit changes lives". Rev Chris Barlas, a cross-country running champion, was ordained to the Ministry of...
Very Rev Dr Russell Barr and Rev Lynn Brady pay tribute to Very Rev Dr Alan McDonald, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2006 - 2007. Very Rev Dr Russell Barr writes: It takes a strange form of madness for an Aberdeen...
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland accompanied Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla on a trip to the Vatican to meet with Pope Leo XIV. The Archbishop of York, the Most Rev Stephen Cottrell, also joined...
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly, is encouraging Church of Scotland congregations to join together in a special Day of Prayer on Saturday 29 November, the eve of St Andrew's Day. The Moderator said this is a good date...
The Moderator of the General Assembly is encouraging people to take part in a family-friendly anti-poverty march this Saturday 25 October in Edinburgh. Coordinated by the Poverty Alliance, the 'Scotland Demands Better' rally will see...
An elder described as the "life blood" of an Edinburgh church has won a community hero award. Dawn Purves of Polwarth Parish Church said she is "absolutely delighted" to be recognised for the wide range of activities she organises for the...
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal was given an insight into how a reformed parish church in Aberdeenshire is sharing the love of Jesus Christ in innovative new ways. She arrived in the village of Kemnay to the sounds of the Kintore Pipe Band...
An Edinburgh minister has been named as the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Rev Gordon Kennedy said he is happy to have the full support of his family as he prepares to be the Church's new ambassador at...
After 36 years as a congregation member in Geneva, Switzerland, Rev Christine Colliar has been ordained as an OLM to the linked charge of the Church of Scotland, Geneva and the Scots Kirk, Lausanne. She is the first woman to be ordained into the...
A minister has been appointed to assist Majesty King Charles' official representative in Dumfriesshire. Rev Elsie Macrae, spiritual leader of Upper Annandale Parish Church, said she is delighted to take up the role of Deputy Lieutenant. She...
On behalf of the Church of Scotland, the Moderator has welcomed the ceasefire that promises an end to the conflict in Israel/Palestine. Rt Rev Rosie Frew offers prayers for the region saying: "On behalf of the Church of Scotland, I rejoice at the...
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly has marked the second anniversary of 7 October 2023 saying: "On this second anniversary of 7 October 2023, the Church of Scotland joins with all those who continue to mourn those murdered on...
A new facility supporting the wellbeing of people of all ages in the Western Isles is celebrating a major step towards opening its doors to the community. Martin's Memorial Church and Stornoway-based charity The Shed Project are delighted...
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and the Principal Clerk have written to congratulate Rt Revd and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally on her appointment as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. She will be the 106th person to...
My Mum was a very creative woman - she was always learning new crafts. Usually there were several projects on the go at the one time, and plenty more ideas in her head for the future. As the years began to take their toll she moved on to simpler...