The Moderator of the General Assembly was "warmly welcomed" by the leaders of Scotland's political parties to discuss a wide range of topics of mutual interest and concern. Rt Rev Rosie Frew said she "greatly appreciated the opportunity" to...
Around 150 people gathered outside HM Naval Base on the Clyde to make a fresh call for a world free of nuclear weapons. The peace vigil at Faslane was led by representatives of Scotland's three largest Christian Churches and other faith...
Rev Ruth Kennedy, digital ministries adviser, writes about attending this year's Magnitude Festival, a five-day annual Christian youth festival at Scripture Union's rural centre, Lendrick Muir, near Kinross. Gathering hundreds of...
Tributes have been paid to a "remarkable" man with an "indomitable spirit" who faithfully served the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for more than 50 years. John Williams, an audio-visual technician, died peacefully at St...
A walking trail celebrating some of Edinburgh's best-loved and most historic churches has been launched on by representatives from Scotland's three largest Christian denominations, including the Church of Scotland. Ten of the...
The Moderator has joined with the Archbishop of Glasgow to issue a joint statement expressing their sorrow at the loss of life after a missile struck Holy Family Parish Church in Gaza. Three people are reported to have died and several others...
When Very Rev Dr Susan Brown was the minister of Dornoch Cathedral - the first woman in Britain to have the charge of a cathedral - the church's mission statement was: "In the heart of the community with the community at its...
A family fun day organised by a Clydeside church did more than provide some sunny entertainment for its congregation and community. It also raised £1,300 towards the work of Port Glasgow New Parish Church. This was the third year the church has...
A minister travelled to Malawi to see first-hand the fruits of a cherished community partnership his congregation enjoys with Thondwe Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Rev Fraser Edwards of Innerleithen, Traquair and Walkerburn Parish...
Worship leaders are encouraged to mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide this Sunday and pray for peace. Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly, said it is important to "learn the lessons of history" and pray for those...
St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh has welcomed the King and Queen for a private dedication of a memorial stone to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, which was carried out today (Wednesday 2 July) by Rev Dr Scott Rennie. The stone commemorates the...
The Committee to Nominate the Moderator is now accepting recommendations for the person who will be nominated as Moderator of the General Assembly in May 2026. After moderating the business of the General Assembly, the Moderator acts as the...
Christians are invited to gather for a peace vigil to say loudly and clearly to political leaders "No to Nuclear Weapons". The ecumenical event is being held outside the south gate of HM Naval Base Clyde, on Saturday, 2 August from 10. 30am to...
A Lothian congregation has been "blown away" by calculations showing it contributes almost £2. 7 million of community benefit to the parish it serves. Dalmeny and Queensferry Parish Church (DQPC), located west of Edinburgh, discovered the...
A legacy initiative involving the Church of Scotland has recently been recognised with two major national awards for its innovation and impact in fundraising. Faith Will, a collaborative campaign launched in June 2023 by Christian Aid, brings...