Obituary: Rev Dr H. Dane Sherrard
The Rev Dr Henry Dane Sherrard - known to all throughout his life as Dane - was born on 13 March 1946 in a nursing home in Watford next door to the football club he
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Rev David Nicholson: “You have got to be comfortable out of the church environment”
David Nicholson was happy with his career in television, but after discovering he had an ability to preach, he found he was being called to a different path. After graduating from Stirling University Mr Nicholson
Obituary - Very Rev Dr James Simpson 1934-2024
A service of thanksgiving for the life of Very Rev Dr James Simpson, a former Moderator of the General Assembly and Royal Chaplain, was held at St Leonard's in the Fields Church in Perth. Regarded
Minister completes 39-mile charity walk in support of local community
A minister has completed a 39-mile hike for charity around his parish of Guernsey in support of the local community. Rev Justin Taylor, who is the minister of St Andrew's in the Grange on the
Christians excited about plans to grow Christ's Church
Representatives of 12 Christian denominations shared their experiences of how to best grow Christ's church so it continues to be a positive force in society. The Scottish Church Planting Network brought together 24 speakers from
Ministers take part in peace march in Jerusalem
Church of Scotland ministers took part in a cross-religious solidarity march in Jerusalem against the war in Gaza. Rev Dr Stewart Gillan and Rev Muriel Pearson, who are both Mission Partners in Israel, took to
New Ness Bank minister is ‘simply the best’
The new minister at Ness Bank, Rev Stuart Smith thought he had missed the opportunity to move to one of the busiest churches in Inverness. He was thinking of moving on from his charge at
Trainee teachers to ensure future generations never forget the Scot who died in Auschwitz
Student school teachers are being encouraged to use the story of a Scot who died in Auschwitz 80 years ago as part of their training. People enrolled in Masters of Education, MA Primary Education and
On a wing and a prayer – minister takes leap of faith at 11,000ft
A daredevil minister took to the sky to help fund an Ayrshire community choir trip to the USA. Rev Jill Clancy jumped out of a plane at 11,000 ft to raise money for the Songs
'Extraordinary people devoted to duty' - memorial service held to mark 30th anniversary of helicopter crash
A special service to mark the 30th anniversary of the Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre was held today. The family, friends and colleagues of the 29 people who died on 2 June
Eco-Congregation Scotland gathering wants to see climate justice on the election agenda
Voters have been urged to ensure that candidates have the environment firmly on their agenda in the run up to July's General Election. The call came at the annual gathering of Eco-Congregation Scotland, which was
Shed Project Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Afternoon Tea Party
Stornoway's Shed Project celebrated a decade of making a difference to its island community by sharing tea and cake with friends and partners. The Shed Project, which was visited by then First Minister Humza Yousaf
Elder's terminally ill sister asked for help to end her life
A Church elder has revealed that her terminally ill sister asked her for help to end her life. Susan Pym of St Columba's Church in London said her sibling endured immense suffering for a long
Hearing asylum seeker stories at Dungavel made ministers 'cry'
Listening to detainees in an immigration removal centre share their harrowing stories made Kirk ministers cry. Rev Bryan Kerr described Dungavel House as a "grim and horrible" place and people are frightened and fearful for
Timely call for Kirk to help people prepare for General Election
A call for encouraging churches to help ensure people were able to exercise their right to vote became unexpectedly topical at this week's General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. A motion by Rev Tim