Clerk to the new Presbytery of Fife appointed
A minister who was previously Chaplain General of the Army has been appointed as Clerk to the new Presbytery of Fife, which will be formally created in January. Rev Dr David Coulter, who is currently ...
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Installing life saving defibrillator outside church a "no brainer"
An Edinburgh church has erected a lifesaving defibrillator on railings outside the building. The fully automated machine by the pavement at St Michael's Parish Church on Slateford Road is the latest to be installed under ...
Congregations get "creative" to mark Remembrance Sunday
Churches across Scotland and beyond are holding special online services to mark Remembrance Sunday. Worship leaders are determined to ensure that the pandemic will not stop the commemorations of armed forces personnel who have died
Kirk seeks experiences of faith and Church during the pandemic
Through 'The Listening Project', the Church of Scotland is looking to hear from everyone across the Church on their experiences of faith and Church during the coronavirus pandemic. The newly launched project, which as a
Scottish Christians join together in prayer this Sunday
This Sunday (8 November), as we begin the season of Remembrance, Christians across the country - and further afield - will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with
It's a Fair Question - praise for 'amazing' CrossReach staff and volunteers
The chief executive of CrossReach has said she would like to see the professional expertise of social care workers better recognised. Viv Dickenson said the response of staff and volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis
Charities will benefit from Will Aid 2020
This November marks Will Aid 2020; an annual initiative which this year sees nine UK charities, including Christian Aid, benefit from donations in lieu of solicitor fees for Will writing services. Every November, participating solicitors
Scottish Church Leaders call for action on Internal Markets Bill
Six Scottish Church leaders have sent a letter to MPs and the House of Lords voicing grave, shared concerns over the Internal Market Bill, which they say sets a 'disastrous precedent' that risks breaking international
Church Moderator to spend time with CrossReach this week
This week Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, will spend time with CrossReach through a mixture of online meetings and visits to learn about the
VIDEO - Ecumenical service to mark All Saints Day
Ecumenical faith leaders have teamed up to host a service to mark All Saints Day. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly, invited Most Revd Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal
Boy who saved his mum's life wins Pride of Britain Award
A schoolboy has won a top award for bravery for saving his mother after she fell 100 feet down a ravine Sebastian Williams will be presented with a Pride of Britain Child of Courage Award
Stirling church raises thousands with stunning calendar
A Stirling church has launched a 2021 calendar of the surrounding area which is set to raise thousands for the congregation. Rev Barry Hughes, who is the minister of St Mark's in the Raploch area
Join us in prayer this Sunday
This Sunday (1 November), as new tiered restrictions have been announced across Scotland, Christians across the country - and further afield - will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Praise the Lord - congregations welcome new ministers
A former electronic engineer and an ex-Chartered accountant are today taking up new roles as full-time ministers. Rev Morag Crossan is being inducted into Canonbie United linked with Liddesdale Church in the Scottish Borders. Chris
Church of Scotland Youth worker shares key ingredients for intergenerational church
A Church of Scotland youth worker has been awarded a prestigious academic honour for his master's thesis at Aberdeen University. Darren Philip's research, which focused on the benefits of different generations attending church together, was.