New courses aimed at encouraging people to explore their faith as well as supporting local church office holders in their roles have been added to the Church of Scotland Learning platform. Since being endorsed by
The Moderator of the General Assembly and a Catholic Archbishop have visited the country’s national facility for women in custody. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton and Most Rev Leo Cushley, Roman Catholic Archbishop and Metropolitan of
Kirsty Forsyth had not met any deacons when she went to her first Church of Scotland vocations conference. But when she heard people talking about the Diaconate, she knew it was the form of ministry
Beginning on Thursday 18 January, churches around the world will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity over a period of eight days between the feasts of St Peter and St Paul. The annual
Scottish MPs have been urged to resist passing the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill and to vote against any amendments that would create further restrictions on the lives of people seeking asylum. The
The beginning of 2024 marks the start of a new chapter for the Church of Scotland across the north of Scotland with the creation of Clèir Eilean Ì, a single presbytery which will cover almost
An ambitious project to renovate Eyemouth Parish Church in the Borders, which has improved the usable space available for the congregation and wider community, has been completed costing nearly £500,000. The changes have included installing
The Scottish Government has been urged to help end a "decade of torment and tragedy" and reunite a refugee with her shattered family. The plea to assist Kaltouma Haroun Ibrahim, whose husband and two surviving
Two Readers, who are both based in Fife and who have recently been set apart, reflect on their journey to their new roles within the Church of Scotland. Providing Ministry of Word to congregations, such
Hospitality will be at the heart of ministry for Rev David Sim following his ordination and induction to the parish of Fort William Kilmallie, linked with Kilmonivaig. For Mr Sim, Christian hospitality is about much
Very Rev Gilleasbuig Iain Macmillan, a former Dean of the Order of the Thistle and minister of St Giles' for 40 years until 2013, died on 13 December 2023. Rev Dr Karen Katrina Campbell, who
In this article, which first appeared in the January 2024 edition of Life and Work, Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton reflects on the powerful message of the season of Epiphany. Strange that when we are in
A message from the Moderator of the General Assembly on this special day. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton extends warm Christmas greetings to one and all. Thank you for joining us as we prepared the way
An Advent prayer by Rev Ruth Kennedy, Minister at Sanctuary First and Digital Ministries Advisor, as we mark the fourth Sunday of Advent. Holy God, too wonderful for our humble and poor words and yet,
Support from the Church of Scotland has helped give voice to a new collection of Bible stories for the youngest reader. Funding from the Kirk’s Gaelic committee has allowed the recording of an audio book