A Reflection for Easter Saturday
This Easter Saturday we offer you this reflection from Lord Wallace, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Very Rev Dr Susan Brown, convener of the Faith Impact Forum. On this ...
This Easter Saturday we offer you this reflection from Lord Wallace, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Very Rev Dr Susan Brown, convener of the Faith Impact Forum. On this ...
A prayer for Good Friday by Rev Fraser Macnaughton, minister of St Magnus Cathedral in Orkney. We see Christ crucified still - today. Where the hungry cry for food,die for food,though there's plenty. Where people ...
A former joiner and NHS manager has spoken of how his diverse career and faith background helped to shape his path into ministry. Rev Ross Blackman, who is the minister of Hamilton Old Parish and
This year's Holy Week will be marked with events around Scotland including two Passion Plays, daily reflections and a special organ recital. Drama Kirk will be holding their first large-scale public performance since the pandemic
As Holy Week begins, Rev Dr Marjory MacLean, minister of South Ronaldsay and Burray Church, reflects on the hope it provides. It is tempting to look forward along the length of Holy Week from today
A woman who is leading a new form of ministry in Ayrshire has spoken about her innovative work to ensure that congregations are more welcoming and accessible to people with disabilities. Katrona Templeton is a
An Inverclyde minister has spoken of her delight after hundreds of people attended the first farmers' market in her parish that she helped organise. Rev Teri Peterson came up with the idea of holding the
Healthcare chaplains who provide spiritual nourishment to hospital patients are greatly appreciated and valued, the Moderator of the General Assembly has said. Lord Wallace made the remarks during a visit to University Hospital Crosshouse, known...
People of faith from across the UK and Ireland will come together on Sunday 3 April to pray for the people of Ukraine and for an end to the conflict. Lord Wallace, Moderator of the
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will take part in a special service of thanksgiving for Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at Westminster Abbey today (Tuesday 29 March). In line
The Moderator of the General Assembly is embarking on a 10-day visit to learn more about the life and work of the Church of Scotland in Ayrshire Lord Wallace said he is looking forward to
The Commission of Assembly has agreed that, in light of concerns some people have due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, optional online attendance will be approved for this year's General Assembly. Commissioners voted unanimously in
On the second anniversary of the announcement of the first lockdown, Lord Wallace, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has released a prayer. On March 23 2020 leaders across the
Church leaders have urged the UK and Scottish governments to "set aside" their political differences and tackle the cost of living crisis together. The Church of Scotland, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Roman Catholic
Rev Dr Robert Calvert, a locum minister at Orwell and Portmoak Parish Church, has a personal connection with Ukraine and its people after spending time in the country training student pastors in urban ministry. Here,
A civic dinner was held in Aberdeen in honour of a Church of Scotland minister who has made a "unique contribution" to the city. It was hosted in the Town House last night by Lord
Church of Scotland members are preparing to 'welcome the stranger' by opening up their homes to Ukrainian refugees. Many have contacted the Faith Impact Forum to say that they want to provide a safe and
A minister has described how becoming an ordained local minister (OLM) has allowed her the flexibility to serve with the "the skills and gifts you bring as an individual". Rev Dr Fiona Tweedie, who is
An Edinburgh church has won a top award in recognition of its environmental practices and addressing the climate crisis. Greenbank Parish Church has been presented with an Eco-Congregation Scotland Gold Award. Assessors commended members for
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Lord Jim Wallace, has written a letter of support encouraging congregations to join in with this year's Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative, which