South of Scotland presbytery visit for Moderator
The Moderator of the General Assembly is today embarking on a visit to the Presbytery of Annandale and Eskdale in the south of Scotland.
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Leading theologian to speak on young people and spirituality
Young people, spirituality and youth work will take centre stage in two events in early October featuring leading Presbyterian theologian and writer Professor Andy Root.
Spotlight on the inspirational work of church groups this World Alzheimer's Day
Alzheimer Scotland has estimated that around 90,000 people are currently living with dementia in Scotland – and that figure is set to double over the next 25 years. ...
VIDEO - Multi-faith Church school in Israel builds bridges
A Scottish teacher who leads a unique multi-faith school in Israel has described it as a “bright light in a very difficult land”.
Kirk’s work with ‘outstanding’ young people praised at Scottish Parliament
MSPs across the Scottish Parliament have backed a motion praising the Kirk’s work in supporting projects with young people across Scotland.
Distance students from Malawi visit Aberdeen
Three distance learning PhD students from Malawi have spent time experiencing life in Scotland’s third largest city.
Devastation as council budget cuts signal end of church
A “lifeline” church in North Lanarkshire is being forced to close down due to local authority budget cuts.
Kirk urges Christian community to join anti-nuclear weapons rally
‘Nuclear weapons are inherently evil’. This is the stated position of the Church of Scotland and many other churches around the world.
Kirk learns about global interfaith engagement at conference in Perth
St Matthew’s Church in Perth will be hosting representatives from partner churches and organisations in Ghana, Pakistan, India, Croatia, Jamaica and Egypt later this month to share their experiences of ...
Asylum seeker brothers a "credit" to Scotland - First Minister
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged her support for a campaign to stop two asylum seeker brothers from being deported from Scotland.
New environmental chaplain appointed
An environmental chaplain is urging people to re-read the Bible with "green specs" in a bid to encourage churches to take action against climate change.Rev David Coleman, who was inducted ...
Edinburgh church group remember the fallen with crafted poppy display
A group of church members from Carrick Knowe Parish Church have been busy working away this year on a special crocheted and knitted poppy display for Remembrance Sunday. ...
"We tend to learn the most when we face things that don't go right"
OPINION - "Is overly-positive coddling of our young people linked to the sharp rise of anxiety, depression, self-harming and suicidal thoughts?".
Rotterdam Kirk celebrates 375 years of faith and renewal
A Kirk congregation that began its life in the warehouse of a wine merchant and survived the total destruction of its church in World War II will celebrate 375 years ...
Victory for orphan given less than 10 days to quit Serco flat
A schoolboy orphan who was given less than 10-days notice to quit a flat managed by a company which looks after accommodation for asylum seekers will keep his home. ...