In a historic move the Church of Scotland's first Chief Officer, Dave Kendall, has addressed the General Assembly outlining the current state of the Kirk and calling for inspirational leadership at every level. The Chief ...
During this year's General Assembly, Her Majesty The Queen has written to the Church of Scotland expressing her support and encouragement for the service of congregations within their communities during this 'difficult' and 'pivotal point ...
This Sunday (4 October), following this weekend's General Assembly proceedings, Christians across Scotland will join together in prayer once more at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and ...
Today marks the start of Black History Month, the annual celebration of the history, achievements and contributions of Black Britons and their ancestors that runs from 1-30 October. Here, Rev Mandy Ralph, the minister at ...
A new ecumenical partnership created by a small group of clergy in the north east hopes to reconnect with those who may not attend traditional church services. Under the name Ecclesia, three Church of Scotland ...
People must not underestimate the challenges facing the Church of Scotland, the Assembly Trustees have warned. They said failing to take action to reform is a "recipe for slow decline" and realistic presbytery planning would ...
This Sunday (27 September), Christians across Scotland will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14 Christian churches ...
Congregations across Scotland are welcoming four new ministers as they embark on a new phase of their spiritual journeys. Tim Mineard is being ordained and inducted into St Andrew's Parish Church in Barrhead in East ...
A Christian Aid survey has found that around half of Scots are feeling more connected to their neighbours as the six-month anniversary of lockdown approaches. The survey, which was carried out for the charity by ...
The Church of Scotland has joined international calls to redouble efforts to secure lasting peace in South Sudan. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly, is among Christian figures and members of ...
This Sunday (20 September), Christians across Scotland will join together in a prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14 Christian ...
The mother of Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison believes he could be alive today if he had access to appropriate mental health support services. Marion Hutchison said she thought he would have had a "good ...
A partnership between CrossReach and volunteers from the Scottish Tech Army will make it easier for people in need of support to sign-up for vital counselling services. In response to an increase in demand for ...
A ground breaking project that has helped transform the lives of refugees seeking sanctuary in Scotland has been extended by three months. The New Scots Holiday Programme, which enables congregations to provide hospitality and friendship ...
This year the Church of Scotland will take an unprecedented step when—amid the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic—the 2020 General Assembly will convene remotely during the evening of Friday 2 October and all day on ...
This Sunday (13 September), Christians across Scotland will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14 Christian churches ...