A minister turned detective and put the fear of God into a thief who stole his mobile phone. Rev Bill Wishart locked his Samsung Galaxy Note 9 remotely and posted a message on the screen ...
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, has written a prayer reflecting on yesterday's train tragedy which happened near Stonehaven. It scarcely bears thinking about; a ...
The author of a new book which explores new ways of responding to the will of Jesus came to faith after a near death experience while ice climbing in Norway. Steve Aisthorpe, who argues that
A Lebanon crisis appeal has been launched by Christian Aid following last week's explosion at the port in the country's capital Beirut. The explosion, which has left over 200 people dead and more than 5,000
Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair is inviting everyone to join him for a week of prayer starting on Monday 17 August and finishing on Saturday 22. The initiative will include contributions from the Church of
The Church of Scotland has created a new guide for Gaelic speakers and learners which will particularly support worship leaders who want to use the language with confidence. Described as a guide to biblical and
This Sunday (9 August), Christians across Scotland will once again join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14
The head of Alpha Scotland has spoken of his unusual journey to faith, which began when he was working as a bouncer and caught up in alcohol and drug addiction. In an interview with Rt
Eco-congregation Scotland have launched a collection of new worship materials, as part of their support for churches during the period of Creation Time, which begins on 1 September. Released annually, the prayers, blessings, activities and...
Churches Together in England, of which the Church of Scotland is a member through the Presbytery of England, has issued a statement calling on churches to support efforts to bring about racial justice. Rev Alistair
This Sunday (2 August), Christians across Scotland will once again join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14
An anti-poverty campaigner has urged the Scottish Government to directly involve people with "lived experience" in all decision making around tackling inequality. Rev Dr Martin Johnstone said he would introduce the rule at meetings if
Very Rev Colin Sinclair, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Convener of the Nominations Committee, has called on church members to put forward their nominations for the next Moderator.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated deep and often hidden inequalities across the world and could tip over into "catastrophe", according to a new report. Author, Christian Aid, said an immediate and decisive recovery plan was
The Church of Scotland has reiterated its support for a world free of nuclear weapons ahead of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bomb attacks on Japan. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the
A Renfrewshire Church is going on a 4,500 mile pilgrimage to the Holy Land without leaving Scotland. Around 70 members and friends of Orchardhill Church in Giffnock, as well as people from nearby congregations, are
Christians are encouraged to come together in ecumenical prayer at 7pm and give thanks to the Lord for continuing to sustain and nourish us through the COVID-19 pandemic. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of
A renowned physicist known as the Pope's astronomer has said that science comes out of "religious experience". Brother Guy Consolmagno said it is "no coincidence" that discoveries have been made by Christians, Jews and Muslims
This Sunday, 26 July, Christians across Scotland will be joining together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14 Christian churches and organisations
Eco-Congregation Scotland is launching a new accessible resource for churches, 'Let's talk about the climate emergency'. The resource will help local congregations talk about climate change, care for creation and show how Christians can engage...