The Church of Scotland is joining more than 100 charities and civil society organisations to tell Scottish MPs that it's not too late to change course on controversial social security cuts. A joint letter has been written to Scottish...
A statement from Rev Tommy MacNeil, Convener of the Faith Action Programme Leadership Team (FAPLT) and Dr Mike Cantlay, Convener of the Social Care Council, in response to the publication of the Scottish Government commissioned report...
The Moderator of the General Assembly is inviting church members to support Christian Aid in the work they do to support the most vulnerable and marginalised people in the world. Rt Rev Rosie Frew said she hoped they would show extravagant love...
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has joined other prominent charities and groups to launch a campaign urging politicians to build a fairer society. 'Scotland Demands Better', which is being coordinated...
When Rev John Purves arrived at his first charge, Drumchapel St Andrew's in Glasgow, some years ago, he admits it was a shock to the system. "I have never been conventional and there were people there who just didn't like me and...
A group of people including refugees and asylum seekers who have made Scotland their new home were given a real taste of local culture with a twist. Some 78 participants from more than 12 countries including Syria, Ukraine, Hong Kong...
The South Sudan Council of Churches has called for 70 days of prayers for peace for the whole country. The 70 days are to parallel the 70 years since an uprising began the process of decolonialisation, a period in which the people of the...
A Church of Scotland deacon has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his extraordinary "hands-on service" to his local community. James Hamilton DCS said it was a "huge surprise and shock" to be included in The King's...
Rt Rev Rosie Frew offers us her reflection on our troubled times and a prayer for peace. One look at the front page of a newspaper or a few minutes spent listening to the news on TV or radio and we are soon aware that our world is a broken place...
An Inverness church is offering a taste of things to come by holding a series of summer services on the site earmarked for its new home. But the congregation of St Columba Church, whose parish stretches from the southern suburbs of the Highland...
A new pastor has been appointed to work with people walking and cycling the Fife Pilgrim Way. Rev Simon Hessett will take up his part-time position on 21 July and is looking forward to working with ecumenical partners to encourage greater use of...
New Ordained Local Minister (OLM) Rev David Lloyd, celebrated his ordination at an opportune time for his Brussels kirk. Mr Lloyd's ordination coincided with the announcement from Interim Moderator, Rev. Jimmy Brown, that Brussels St...
The Church of Scotland has urged Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP to ensure that the UK Government does all it can to help permanently end the war in Gaza. Last month, the General Assembly condemned the resumption of the war on Gaza, the blockade...
A Christian school in Israel has launched a new fundraising campaign to ensure it continues to play a vital role in advancing peace, hope and co-existence. Tabeetha School in Jaffa educates children and young people from Christian, Jewish, Muslim...
A man has been reunited with priceless Second World War documents that belonged to his hero father that were found hidden at the back of a drawer 18 years after he died. Sandy Rodger responded to an appeal launched by the Church of Scotland after...