Emotional family tribute to Kirk missionary at Auschwitz
The niece of a Scot who gave her life to help protect Jewish schoolgirls during the Holocaust has paid an emotional visit to the Nazi extermination camp where she died.
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Church condemns provocative act against Mosque
The Church of Scotland has condemned a provocative and insensitive act towards Muslims in a Fife town.
New play tells story of war hero minister
A new play about the life of a Kirk minister who helped save more than 2,000 allied service personnel during the Second World War is being staged in Glasgow next ...
Former Moderator's "deep joy" at honorary doctorate
A distinguished Church of Scotland minister has described his "deep joy" at the news he will be awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow.
Artists invited to submit ideas on public artwork for new St Rollox church
A Church of Scotland congregation is commissioning an ambitious £45,000 public artwork for its new building in Glasgow.
Earthquake reconstruction money making "real difference" in Nepal
The director of an organisation overseeing reconstruction work in Nepal following a deadly earthquake has urged Scots not to be “cynical” about foreign aid.
50 years of the ordination of women celebrated
This year during the annual General Assembly, the Church of Scotland will celebrate the historic 50th anniversary of the decision to ordain women as ministers of word and sacrament. ...
Breakfast will update business leaders on efforts to end homelessness
A group of churches have invited business leaders to a special breakfast event in Edinburgh where they will hear about work underway to end homelessness and rough sleeping ...
Moderator looks forward to his Ross Presbytery visit
The Moderator is looking forward to his visit to Ross Presbytery, saying it will be “fascinating to meet the people living in this part of our country, and to learn ...
Meet World Mission's latest partner in Malawi
The World Mission Council has appointed a new mission partner to provide grassroots legal support and outreach for communities based in northern Malawi.
Faith leaders unite in urging the Scottish Parliament to pass an ambitious new Climate Change Bill
Right Rev Dr Derek Browning joined faith leaders from across Scotland on Wednesday 18th April to call for the passing of a “strong and ambitious” new Climate Change Bill. ...
New book on organs pulls out all the stops
The magnificent sounds of a church organ might seem like the natural accompaniment to congregational singing. Many of us then will be surprised to learn that 19th century churchgoers were ...
Zambian trainee minister reflects on her time with South Leith Parish Church
A Zambian trainee minister is serving her six months of probation in Scotland, thanks to a partnership with the United Church of Zambia.
Church responds to 'deeply concerning' Syrian airstrikes
The Church of Scotland has responded to the US, UK and French decision to launch airstrikes against Syria in the wake of the chemical attack in Douma calling the action, ...
Moderator offers prayers for Syria in a time of war
In the aftermath of the chemical attack in Douma and the growing possibility of military action by US, UK and French forces in Syria, the Rt Rev Dr Derek Browning, ...