An East Ayrshire church has officially launched a new community project aimed at improving wellbeing, reducing loneliness and combatting social isolation. John Knox Parish Church in Stewarton is encouraging men and women over 18 to
Emma, Madalyn, and Heather, who are all originally from the US, are currently serving as Young Adult Volunteers (YAV) with United Irvine. At the halfway point of their YAV year, they are deeply engaged in
A new video provides a snapshot of the first leg of Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson's tour across the Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles. The Moderator of the General Assembly had
A former dental tutor is looking forward to getting his teeth into his first charge following his ordination as a Minister of Word and Sacrament. Rev Thomas MacGregor - better known as Tommy - was
A prayer from Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. We note with grave concern the tension in the relationship between the various partner nations with respect ...
The Moderator of the General Assembly worshipped at a Scottish Borders church twinned with a congregation he visited in Malawi. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson said it was a pleasure to share his experiences with
Glasgow's churches are proving to be a close-knit community in a very real way as they combine their skills to celebrate the city's 850th anniversary and help those in need. As part of Glasgow 850,
The Church's Faith Action Programme Leadership Team (FAPLT) has launched a 'Vivid Vision' video to encourage people to think about what the future of the Church might look like. It is hoped that the film,
Cutting the UK's international aid budget by billions of pounds is a "bitter blow" and deeply lamentable decision which will have a devasting impact on the world's poorest people, Church leaders have said. They accused
An ecumenical charity is providing free rock-climbing experiences to help vulnerable people "build a brighter future". East Ayrshire Churches Homelessness Action (EACHa) runs the New Heights programme in Kilmarnock, which uses physical and mental...
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, has spent three days on an official visit to the Royal Navy in Portsmouth. Taking place every three years,
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is attending a special service to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson will lay a wreath
Some of the Church of Scotland's newest ministers may still be waiting for their first charge, but they are still making an impact on the communities they serve. Temporary Assistant minister contracts allow ministry candidates
Very Rev Dr Martin Fair writes about resisting your calling and invites you to the next 'Celebrating Calling' event on Saturday 8 March at Fullarton Connexions in Irvine. When you hear the word 'resisting' one
Leaving a 25-year career as an engineer for a new challenge as a minister might be considered enough of a lifestyle change for most people. However, for Rev Stewart Goudie, becoming a Minister of Word