Rev Robert Walker: from skating minister to anti-slavery campaigner
On Anti-Slavery day, Very Rev Dr Russell Barr reflects on the link between the Rev Robert Walker, now famous 'skating minister' and the campaign to abolish slavery.
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Moderator embarks on landmark visit to South America
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Susan Brown, is embarking on a landmark trip to South America this week to spend time with local churches and human rights ...
Winnie the Pew - blessed teddy bears ready for new homes
A church in South Queensferry held a special service to bless more than 400 teddy bears which will be sent to traumatised children around the world.
New transition minister welcomed to Shetland
A new transition minister, Rev Dr Frances Henderson, has joined Shetland Presbytery this month, marking a progressive new era for the isles.
Church-supported youth charities join campaign to improve lives of young Scots
The Church of Scotland and church-supported youth charities the GK Experience and PEEK have joined Children in Scotland on its 25th anniversary to make ’25 Calls’ to improve the lives ...
Kirk goes on the road to tackle local democracy issues this autumn
As part of the Scottish Government’s ongoing Democracy Matters consultation, the Church of Scotland is hosting community consultation events designed to empower local congregations to make a positive difference within ...
Church leaders unite in call to keep Pakistani family in Scotland
Church leaders unite to urge Home Secretary to prevent the deportation of two teenage asylum seeker brothers from Scotland.
Kirk announces EU funding partnership to welcome and support refugees
The Church of Scotland has been awarded £130,000 in EU funding as part of an ambitious project to support refugee integration in Scotland.
Church exchange cancelled after Cuban group is denied visas
An exchange visit between churches in Glasgow and Cuba has been cancelled at the last minute after the Home Office refused to give visas to the visiting church members. ...
Taken into custody - Police Scotland get their "paws" on Trauma Teddies
Nearly 150 Trauma Teddies made by Church of Scotland members and friends will soon be out on the beat to help police officers soothe distressed children.
Rev Colin Sinclair is Moderator Designate for 2019-20
A Stirling University economics graduate who spent three years living out of a car in Zambia has been chosen to be Moderator of the Church of Scotland's General Assembly for ...
Church comes together for the National Day of Prayer
Congregations across the length and breadth of Scotland are gearing up for the National Day of Prayer on Saturday 3 November.
Prison chaplaincy is 'at the heart of our Church mission'
In November, when the Scottish Prison Service draws staff from around the country to its annual conference, the theme of their discussions will be Chaplaincy.
Grand old Dame of the Church of Scotland Guild, 104, honoured for long service
A woman who first attended church Sunday school at the age of two has been recognised for 102 years of service.
Church prays and supports aid efforts in Indonesia
The Moderator has written a special prayer for the more than 1.5 million people who have been affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia.