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2025

Free animated videos to help children build their Bible knowledge

2 October 2025

A new series of monthly videos will help young Gaels and other Scots build up their knowledge brick by LEGO brick. The new animated retelling of the Parable of the Good Samaritan is the first of six videos to be released each month by specialist...

Rt Rev Rosie Frew

Moderator speaks out after attack on Manchester synagogue

2 October 2025

Rt Rev Rosie Frew has spoken out to condemn the attack on Heaton Park synagogue in Manchester during a prayer service. At least two people were killed and others injured in the attack. The Church of Scotland stands in deep sorrow and solidarity...

Alastair Stark

East Lothian church prepares to welcome newly ordained minister

2 October 2025

An East Lothian church is today welcoming a new full-time minister who is resolute that the unchanging Christian message of hope, love and purpose is as "powerful and pertinent as ever". Alastair Stark will be ordained as a Minister of Word and...

Rt Rev Rosie Frew smiling

Church Moderator looking forward to “celebrating congregational life” on Presbytery of Perth visit

1 October 2025

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will today begin a five-day trip to the Presbytery of Perth visiting congregations and community projects as well as Stirling Prison. Rt Rev Rosie Frew will be welcomed to the...

The exhibition inside Aberlour Parish Church

Children’s artwork brings the history of the Church’s legacy of slavery to life

25 September 2025

Aberlour Parish Church hosted a special one-day exhibition celebrating the creativity of local children while exploring the town's historical links to transatlantic slavery. Pupils from local schools showcased artwork developed during...

Rev Fiona Smith - Principal Clerk

Principal Clerk signs letter lamenting misuse of the cross

24 September 2025

The Principal Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev Fiona Smith, has signed an open letter expressing concern at the Christian cross being used in a political demonstration that targeted some of the most vulnerable people in society. Signed by a...

Alex Currie and bike at St Ninian's Priory on Isle of Whithorn.

Rural ministry has been the best move for Glasgow-raised Alex

23 September 2025

He may have been a city boy, but it is in rural ministry that Rev Alex Currie has found his niche. Recently retired as minister of St Ninian's Priory, Glasserton & Isle of Whithorn, Mr Currie has been very happy in his 35 years as minister...

Callum Clydesdale

Quick thinking teenager shortlisted for 'hero' award

22 September 2025

A quick-thinking teenager has been shortlisted for a prestigious 'Young Hero Award' for assisting an elderly man who he found collapsed in his home. Callum Clydesdale, who attends Upper Braes Parish Church in Brightons near Polmont...

A dove in flight

Join the Moderator in a prayer for peace this Sunday

19 September 2025

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is calling us to join her in a prayer for peace this Sunday 21 September as Churches around the world remember all those who are suffering amid the horrors of armed conflict. In...

Rev Fiona Smith-Leo Cushley

Ecumenical relations in Scotland go from strength to strength

17 September 2025

Ecumenical relations in Scotland are going from strength to strength following a historic statement of friendship between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland. The Saint Ninian Declaration was signed yesterday...

Old High St Stephens Church Inverness

'Inspirational' Highland presbytery visit for Moderator

16 September 2025

Highland church members are "inspiring" in the way they show the extravagant love of God, the Moderator of the General Assembly has said. Rt Rev Rosie Frew said she was "humbled and excited" to see first-hand how they serve their communities and...

Milton of Campsie Parish Church

Scottish Parliament recognition for community centred and environmentally conscious church

10 September 2025

An East Dunbartonshire church has been recognised for its "inspirational" work in enriching community wellbeing and encouraging people to be environmentally conscious. Milton of Campsie Parish Church has been commended in the Scottish Parliament...

John Swinney MSP

Call for action to tackle social care crisis

9 September 2025

The chief executive officer of CrossReach has joined a call for action to avert the health and social care crisis in Scotland. Viv Dickenson is among more than 200 third sector health and social care leaders who have signed an open letter to...

Stuart-Murdoch John Christie

Music is a gift from God - Belle and Sebastian and the Kirk

5 September 2025

The founder member of a legendary Scottish Indie band has spoken about the key role a Church of Scotland congregation played in its early development. Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian said the encouragement and support provided to him by...

Photo of some apple trees

September's reflection from the Moderator

4 September 2025

Rt Rev Rosie Frew, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, provides a reflection for this month. Our manse garden in Melrose has a number of big, old apple trees producing far more fruit than we, and our neighbours, could...

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