Jennifer Hamilton 1962-2019
All of her many friends and colleagues across the Church of Scotland were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jennifer Hamilton, Depute Solicitor of the Church, on Wednesday 23 October. Born and raised ...
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Joy as minister takes up new post in Aberdeen
A former accountant raised in South Africa has been appointed as the new minister of an Aberdeen church.
A prayer for radical change: Richard Frazer
As the Church of Scotland continues its challenging work on the three-year radical action plan which was approved by this year's General Assembly, we call on those from across the Church to join together in ...
Kirk Moderator embarks on Lanark Presbytery visit
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, has begun his 10-day tour of Lanark Presbytery, where he will meet farmers, teachers, civic leaders and political representatives, ...
Hero minister who helped airmen escape prison honoured
A Church of Scotland minister who helped prisoners of war escape a hilltop fort through a sewer system has been honoured in France.
Social Care Council convener Bill Steele: 1949-2019
The Church of Scotland received sad news this week with the sudden loss of Bill Steele, convener of the Kirk's Social Care Council. Earlier this week, Bill supported the Moderator of the General Assembly of ...
Lomond Parish Church scoops environmental award
A church in the west of Scotland has become the first in the region to gain a prestigious environmental award after years of hard work. Lomond Parish Church has been recognised with an Eco-Congregation Scotland ...
Minister calls for free bus fares for young carers in rural Scotland
A Highland minister has called for the early implementation of free bus travel for young carers in rural Scotland.
Rev Dr Martin Fair is Moderator Designate for 2020-21
A minister who set up a mental health support service following the suicide of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchinson has been chosen to be the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of ...
A prayer for radical change: Martin Fair
As the Church of Scotland continues its challenging work on the three-year radical action plan which was approved by this year's General Assembly, we call on those from across the Church to join together in ...
Thy Kingdom Come increased its impact in 2019
The global prayer movement Thy Kingdom Come reached Christians in more than 170 countries in 2019 and 70% of those who took part felt more encouraged to share their faith. This year for the first ...
Moderator to visit vital CrossReach services
Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, will spend four days next week visiting CrossReach social care projects to find out more about the charity's crucial work across Scotland. Over four ...
Kirk's Middle East Secretary speaks on Christians in Syria
As news came of renewed violence in Syria the Moderator Rt Rev Colin Sinclair has asked us all to pray for all who suffer in the conflict. We spoke to the Church's Middle East Secretary ...
Perth event aims to empower discussions around Christianity
Do you find the thought of talking about Jesus to friends, neighbours, classmates or colleagues daunting? Or are wondering what happens if people raise a challenging question or objection to which you're unable to respond? ...
Fife woman recognised for running Sunday School for 51 years
A Fife woman has been recognised for leading a Sunday School for 51 years.
Moderator discusses the place of Church buildings in our emotions
Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, discussed the place of Church buildings in our emotions as he delivered the Scottish Churches Trust's Marion Fraser Lecture on ...