The neighbouring islands of Westray and Papa Westray have been celebrating their gold standard on green matters. The linked charge, which shares a minister in Rev Iain MacDonald but has separate office bearers and kirk
With a name like his, it seems only appropriate that Rev Craig Lancaster is now serving as a chaplain with the RAF. However, despite sharing his name with one of the RAF's most famous aircraft,
Visiting a town where more than 8,000 men and boys were massacred was one of the most harrowing yet inspiring experiences of her life, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Future ministers of the Church of Scotland were among the students celebrating the successful completion of their degrees at Highland Theological College (HTC), part of the University of the Highlands and Islands. Graduates came from
The Moderator of the General Assembly has given a homily at the Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton took part in the event for Their Majesties,
The Order of Service has been announced for the Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles' on Wednesday 5 July during which His Majesty King Charles III, who will be accompanied by Queen Camilla,
Concerns have been raised about the impact a new fire alarm response policy could have on Church buildings. The General Trustees, the Kirk's property holding arm, said they are worried that the directive could spark
The Church has welcomed a court ruling which decided plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda are unlawful. Emma Jackson, vice-convener of the Faith Action Programme Leadership Team, said: "We warmly welcome the outcome of
One of the hardest fought Allied battles of World War II, Monte Cassino, is to be permanently commemorated at an Edinburgh kirk with the installation of a memorial bench recognising the sacrifice of those lost
The People and Training Team is delighted to announce an upcoming 'Celebrating Calling' event. Taking place on Saturday 26 August, at St John's Church in Hamilton, it's aimed at those who are considering a call
A retired solicitor says he is "elated" after finishing an epic 17-year project to translate the full Bible into Doric, which is the first time the entire text has ever been published in Scots or
A former beauty therapist/barber who came to faith following a chance conversation with a waitress in Jamaica has been ordained as a Church of Scotland minister. Rev Kaye Gardiner has been inducted into Kenmure Parish
Scottish faith leaders have joined forces to voice their opposition to the UK Government's Illegal Migration Bill. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Bishop Mark Strange, Primus
A former Principal Clerk and parish minister has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday honours. Rev Dr George Whyte, who retired last year after 41 years serving the Church of Scotland was given
Laura Digan was perhaps always destined to be a minister - unlikely though that may once have seemed. Speaking as part of the Church of Scotland's monthly Talking Ministry series, Laura, who is now in
Meet the next crop of Church of Scotland ministers - the class of 2023. The group attended the final conference of their probationer training period at the Conforti Institute in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire last weekend.
Vibrant sights and sounds from Africa thrilled a Renfrewshire church congregation in a special service of celebration. Worshippers originally from Nigeria, Malawi and Zambia brought the sights and sounds of their homelands to Sunday...
A Dundee church is pioneering a new type of children's choir that channels pop, rock, soul, R'n'B and gospel music. Young people are welcomed into Downfield Mains Church every Sunday afternoon to sing catchy faith
Faith leaders are urging the Scottish Government to provide free bus passes for asylum seekers. The Scottish Religious Leaders Forum say that extending schemes already in place for people aged 5-22 and 60 plus would
A Church of Scotland elder will walk 15 miles from Cockenzie and Port Seton Parish Church to Craigsbank Parish Church to raise money for a children's cancer charity. On Saturday 10 June, Graeme Allan, 41,