An island midwife who is the driving force behind a church-based baby bank supporting families in need has been honoured with an award in recognition of her service to the community. Joanne Stewart of Uigean
A colourful nativity parade was organised by a North Lanarkshire Church featuring kings on horses, Mary and Joseph with a donkey and a legion of Roman soldiers. More than 400 people from Motherwell turned out
The Church of Scotland and the Scottish Catholic Church have urged MSPs to resist pitting vulnerable groups in our society against one another and recommit to providing free bus travel for asylum seekers. Ahead of
A trailblazing lawyer who was Scotland’s first female Lord Advocate has been appointed Lord High Commissioner to the 2025 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Lady Elish Angiolini LT DBE PC KC FRSE, the
The Moderator of the General Assembly preached at a service in Glasgow Cathedral marking 425 years of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, who has a strong
A former high school teacher will today complete a 20-year journey and be ordained as a Church of Scotland minister. David McKee will be joined by family members, friends and colleagues to celebrate the momentous
An East Dunbartonshire church is having is a ‘fizzy good time’ using Scotland’s other national drink to celebrate the season of Advent. Members of New Kilpatrick Parish Church in Bearsden have used cans of Irn
A new book about the story of an historic church in Aberdeen has been published in time for Christmas. St Machar’s Cathedral – A Living History features over 150 stunning pictures and essays from a
Ahead of a Scottish Government ministerial statement on the Scottish Budget 2025-26 tomorrow, Emma Jackson, leader of the Church’s Public Life and Social Justice Programme Group, explains why the time is right to have a
The Church of Scotland has presented a special Advent wreath to the Scottish Parliament for the first time to encourage members and staff to reflect on the true meaning of the season. The idea was
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has marked the start of Advent with a video. During the short film, Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson encourages us all to remember what
The countdown starts as Advent begins on Sunday 1 December running until Tuesday 24 December. This year, people from across the Church of Scotland are joining together to share their stories celebrating the season. The
Congregations in Edinburgh and Jerusalem will unite to pray for peace as they mark St Andrew’s Day. The congregation of St Andrew's Jerusalem & Tiberias will host its annual service for the special day of
An Inverclyde church minister has urged members of the Scottish Parliament to lead with a vision of hope that "inspires people to come together". Rev Teri Peterson said they must encourage their constituents to put
A special service of thanksgiving was held to mark the 250th anniversary of a North Ayrshire church described as a "beacon of hope and service" to the community. Local dignitaries, representatives from youth and community
Church members are encouraged to listen to all those affected by or working in the criminal justice system – people in prison, their families, victims of crime, chaplains and prison staff. ‘Hear My Voice’ is