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Rev Dr John Ross

Edinburgh church honours Scot who helped Christianity thrive in Korea

13 January 2023

An Edinburgh church is holding a special service to celebrate the legacy of a Scot who played a major role in introducing Christianity to Korea. The event at Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church on Sunday will

Deacon Kirsty Forsyth

New Deacon proud to follow in Edinburgh kirk’s long tradition of service

12 January 2023

Deacons within the Church of Scotland play an important part in supporting ministers, congregations and the wider community. The role offers an opportunity for service for those who might not feel called to the Ministry

Princess Anne

Our top 10 stories from 2022

31 December 2022

With the turbulent events which have shaped 2022; from the invasion of Ukraine and the death of Her Majesty The Queen, to monumental decisions being made at the General Assembly and the ever-changing political landscape

Iain Greenshields standing in front of wooden doors smiling

An end of year message from the Kirk Moderator

28 December 2022

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, writes his end of year message as 2022 comes to a close and we prayerfully look ahead to what 2023

Sia Van Bremt

Talking ministry: Following in the family tradition

15 December 2022

Perhaps it was inevitable that Sia Van den Bremt would feel drawn to become a preacher. Now training to be a Reader with the Church of Scotland in Brussels, she follows in the footsteps of

Eman Musa with children Shire and David and minster Rev Barry Hughes

Former refugee takes on new role with her Stirling church family

14 December 2022

A refugee from Sudan who has found a home with a church in Stirling is repaying her welcome by taking on the responsibility of eldership duties with the congregation. Eman Musa and her children, daughter

Rev Julia Cato

New minister takes up role at Edinburgh church

2 December 2022

An Edinburgh church is celebrating after welcoming a presbytery appointed new full-time minister. Rev Julia Cato who was ordained into the Ministry of Word and Sacrament marking the beginning of her ordained ministry at Greenbank

 Iain Greenshields Justin Welby

New date for 'Pilgrimage of Peace' to South Sudan

1 December 2022

The Pope, the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, will make an historic Ecumenical Peace Pilgrimage to South Sudan from 3-5

Rev Kerr Wintersgill and Rev Moira Taylor-Wintersgill induction in Orkney

Orkney to get 'the best of both' with appointment of new ministers

29 November 2022

Orkney parishioners are getting the 'best of both' as new ministers Rev Kerr Wintersgill and Rev Moira Taylor-Wintersgill follow their joint call to share two full-time roles on Orkney. The couple, who met and married

Rev Lynsey Brennan

Pioneering minister says pandemic was a "catalyst for mission"

25 November 2022

An Ayrshire minister has described the COVID-19 pandemic as a "catalyst for mission" and revealed that her church is growing from strength to strength. Rev Lynsey Brennan of Dundonald Parish Church said members innovated and

Fyness Tembo tending to her garden in Malawi

The Christian Aid Christmas Appeal 2022 will support families in Malawi

24 November 2022

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, is supporting Christian Aid's 2022 Christmas Appeal which will help families facing hunger in Malawi because of the climate crisis.

Rev Elijah Obinna and Dr Ann Jackson

Talking Ministry: A call to serve

22 November 2022

Originally from South East Nigeria, Rev Dr Elijah Obinna first came to Scotland to study for a master's degree. But it was only after he left Scotland that he began to sense that this was

Houses of Parliament by Graeme Maclean

Moderator and Principal Clerk travel south for London Week

21 November 2022

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, will be in London this week where he and Principal Clerk, Rev Fiona Smith will meet with a wide

Princess Anne

St Margaret Declaration officially signed at Dunfermline Abbey

16 November 2022

An historic declaration of friendship between the Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church in Scotland will be signed at Dunfermline Abbey this afternoon. The St Margaret Declaration will be formally endorsed on what is

Join the Kirk as we ‘Prepare The Way For The Lord’ this Advent

15 November 2022

The countdown begins as the Season of Advent is upon us, running from Sunday 27 November until Saturday 24 December. This year, we invite those across the length and breadth of the Church of Scotland

 Sherbrooke-Mosspark Remembrance

Ukraine war victims put at heart of Remembrance Sunday service

14 November 2022

The victims of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war were put at the heart of an "emotional" Remembrance Sunday service yesterday. The congregation at Sherbrooke Mosspark Parish Church in Glasgow were joined by more than 40 displaced

Rev Darren Jalland

Oldmachar church feels the place to be for new minister

14 November 2022

Even before this week's induction at Oldmachar Parish Church, new minister Rev Darren Jalland knows he will feel at home in the Aberdeen parish. Mr Jalland, who is taking up his first charge with the

Rev George Sneddon with his parents at his induction.

East Kilbride’s new minister is pointing his community to Christ

11 November 2022

Former banker, Rev. George Sneddon has spent the last 16 months developing new and creative ministries in a small corner of East Kilbride. George, who was inducted as an assistant minister of the Church of

Remembrance James Lawson Mitchell

Belgian teacher keeps memory of Scots soldier alive

11 November 2022

The grave of a Scots soldier who died in Belgium during the First World War will today be visited by a local woman who has devoted herself to honouring his memory. Major James Lawson Mitchell

A woman wearing a headscarf

Interfaith week brings opportunities to deepen understanding of other faiths

10 November 2022

As part of Scotland's Interfaith Week events, the Faith Impact Forum is inviting those with an interest in interfaith relationships to attend a special webinar that will look at Islamophobia, a type of racism that

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