A minister said it was a privilege to stand alongside Christians from other denominations to call for peace in the Middle East. Rev Dr Grant Barclay, clerk to the Presbytery of Glasgow, said it was
The contribution of minsters and members of the Church of Scotland has been praised by His Grace, the Duke of Edinburgh, as he addressed the Kirk's annual General Assembly in Edinburgh. In at times very
An audio-visual technician who has supported the General Assembly for fifty years in a row has been recognised for his service. John Williams has supported the annual gathering in Edinburgh, which sets the policy direction
His Majesty the King has expressed his admiration for the Church's "deep concern" for the most vulnerable people in society. He said it was "heartening" to know that it continues to promote the values of
A man who was expected to follow in the footsteps of family members and become a bricklayer has been elected the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Rt Rev Dr
A comprehensive programme of fringe events aimed at inspiring people committed and determined to moving a transformed Church forward are being held at the General Assembly next week. Described as varied and informative, they are
For probationer minister Dawn Westwood, sharing the message of God's love can be shared in a sports kit just as naturally as in a clerical collar. Dawn, who is currently completing her probationary period at
An iconic church spire in Linlithgow, West Lothian, is once again gleaming golden following the successful completion of a £400k restoration project that has saved it from potential collapse. The Crown of Thorns spire of
A minister raising money for charity through a Swimathon event after she survived cancer twice has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament. The motion, which was lodged by Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden,
A former moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has been honoured by His Majesty King Charles III. Very Rev Dr Iain Greenshields was awarded the King's Medal for the key role
Scotland's inability to meet key climate change targets must be a "wake-up" call for all of society and failure to work openly and collaboratively to drive progress will have grave implications for the planet. This
A special remembrance service for people who lost their lives while fishing at sea is being held at a Scottish Borders church. The first annual National Fishing Remembrance Day will be marked at Eyemouth Parish
A new book set to be launched at this month's General Assembly asks how the Kirk can throw off the image of one of Scotland's most famous fictional ministers and replace Jolly with true joy.
A new supplement to the Church Hymnary is being launched later this month which hopes to encourage congregations to renew and reinvigorate their worship. Titled 'God Welcomes All', it includes over 200 hymns and songs
A digital Scottish prayer journal has been launched as part of Thy Kingdom Come for the first time. The global Christian initiative, which runs from Ascension Day to Pentecost Sunday (Thursday 8 May - Sunday