Prayers and witness at the Conference of European Churches GA
Christians from churches across Europe are gathering in Novi Sad, Serbia, this week for the General Assembly of the Conference of European Churches.
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Kirk minister launches petition to save schoolboy from deportation
Nearly 60,000 people have signed a petition calling for a 10-year-old orphan to be granted asylum
Young people to follow in the footsteps of St Columba
A group of young people will connect with their faith by retracing the steps of an ancient Celtic saint as they walk, row and swim 75 miles across rural Argyll.Beginning ...
Church welcomes announcement to help bereaved families
The Church of Scotland has welcomed an announcement to remove all local authority charges for child burials and cremations.
Former Moderator backs new genocide education resource for teachers
A new education pack is being launched for Scottish secondary schools to help pupils learn the lessons of a mass genocide in Bosnia in the 1990s.
CrossReach staff praised for "dedicating their lives" to helping people
The Lord High Commissioner at this year's General Assembly has praised staff at a church-funded project in Hamilton for "dedicating their lives" to helping people.
Young orphan living in Glasgow could be at risk if deported
A 10-year-old asylum seeker would be put in grave danger if he is deported back to the country of his birth, it has been claimed.
GA visitor thanks Church for supporting peacebuilding efforts in South Sudan
A former child soldier who went on to become a leading peacemaker and evangelist has praised the Church of Scotland for supporting efforts to end conflict in South Sudan. ...
Christians and Muslims walking 'shoulder to shoulder' says Imam
A leading Muslim cleric has said the Church of Scotland is a “home” for him.
First woman pastor of the Middle-East describes Scotland as “Presbyterian Heaven”
The first woman pastor ordained in the Middle-East has described visiting the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland as “Presbyterian Heaven” after being prevented from attending last year. ...
MP describes General Assembly as 'powerful witness' to the world
The Church of Scotland has much to contribute to society and people don’t have to be Christians to "respect its advice", an MP has said.
Moderator attends annual peace vigil against the use of nuclear weapons at Faslane
The Moderator is due to attend an annual peace vigil at Faslane (HM Naval Base Clyde) led by the Iona Community’s Wild Goose Resource Group and Scottish Christians Against Nuclear ...
Ecumenical approach is vital in an increasingly secular Europe
Speaking together with one voice is more important than ever in the light of Brexit says the President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC).
General Assembly rejects oil and gas company divestment call
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has decided that the best way to tackle the “very serious” issue of climate change is to continue engaging with fossil fuel ...
Guild celebrates “amazing” fundraising achievement
The Church of Scotland Guild has raised a total of more than £700,000 over three years for six life-changing projects in Scotland and beyond.