The Aberdeen West Parish Grouping have this year filmed a Nativity to be played across their churches, based on 'The Impossible Promise: A Christmas Story' by Bob Hartman and published by The Bible Society. The ...
For the 22nd day of Advent, Rev Aftab Gohar of Abbotsgrange Church in Grangemouth discusses how Christians are needed to reflect Christ's light on those struggling in the darkness this festive season. "You are the ...
For the 21st day of Advent a trainee minister shares her reflection on Christmas being a time to let in the light and banish shade. Julie Campbell, who is currently doing a placement at Govan
Children's bereavement charity Richmond's Hope is asking Church of Scotland members to send in supportive messages for the young people they are working with. The service, which was founded in 2003 at Richmond Craigmillar Parish
For the 19th day of Advent, Rev Dorothy Wallace, minister for the Parish of West Loch Fyneside, has written a prayer on our theme for this year — Light in the Darkness. Lord,We wait in
An Ordained Local Minister has described her roles within the Church of Scotland as "the most fulfilling and creative times in my life". Rev Anne Stott was speaking as part of the Talking Ministry series
Rev Andy Haddow, minister of Eyemouth Parish Church in Berwickshire, encourages people to give some of their time to help others. Light in the Darkness is the theme of the Church of Scotland's 2021 Advent
Members of Martin's Memorial Church in Stornoway perform 'We Have a Saviour', originally by Hillsong Worship. With thanks to Iain MacKinnon on guitar and vocals, Catherine Macdonald on vocals, Naomi Graham on vocals, Sophie Graham
For the 16th day of Advent, Queen's Cross Church in Aberdeen's choir returns for this year's calendar with their rendition of 'Somewhere In My Memory' (or formally titled 'Walking Home'), led by the church's Director
A church congregation in Inverclyde is hosting a lunch on Christmas Day and amongst the guests will be former prisoners. Rev Jonathan Fleming, minister of Lyle Kirk in Greenock, said members "cannot wait" to share
Rev Jade Ableitner was ordained and inducted this year into Eaglesham Parish Church in East Renfrewshire. Here she reflects on her first Advent in her new role and the hope which Jesus offers us all.
Lord Wallace has made history by becoming the first serving Moderator of the General Assembly to address the House of Lords. He spoke in a debate led by the Archbishop of Canterbury on contemporary challenges
Rev Louise Purden, minister of Bonnyrigg Parish Church in Midlothian, sings a special ballad she has written to celebrate the light in the darkness as we contend with the battle through life. Come join the
A "magical" display of Christmas Trees and 100 nativity scenes are on show at a Highland church. The theme of the community festival at Lochbroom Ullapool Parish Church is "A Christmas Carol, Song, Film or
For the twelfth day of Advent, Rev Sang Cha, the minister at St Mungo's Parish Church in Alloa, has written a prayer on our theme for this year — Light in the Darkness. Lord,thank You
A former NHS worker and a John Lewis employee have been ordained and inducted into their first charges in the Presbytery of Glasgow. Rev Gillian Rooney has taken up her role at Giffnock Orchardhill Church,
Rev Matthew Ritchie, minister of Neilston Parish Church in East Renfrewshire, encourages people to give gifts in the name of love. Light in the Darkness is the theme of the Church of Scotland's 2021 Advent
For the 10th day of our Advent calendar, we're featuring the St Andrew's Refugee Service (StARS) in Cairo. StARS is a ministry of St Andrew's Church in Cairo, a previous Church of Scotland congregation now
A unique art installation is on display in the oldest cathedral on mainland Scotland to welcome parishioners and visitors. The handwritten words "Returning And Into Your Arms" have been cast in neon white glass and
For this year's Advent calendar, we're bringing back a regular Kirk member favourite — The Shoes Brothers. This year, their uplifting tune is called 'All In This Together' and they hope that it will inspire