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Convener Rae Lind delivering the Guild speech.

Guild celebrates ‘remarkable achievement’ in raising funds

21 May 2024

The Guild, one of Scotland's largest voluntary organisations, is celebrating a 'remarkable achievement' after raising almost £500,000 for its current projects. The Guild and its partnerships have covered a number of pressing...

Rev Dr Liam Frazer

Transgender people are loved by God and welcome in the Church

20 May 2024

Transgender people are made in the image of God, worthy of our respect and love and part of the Church of Scotland. The General Assembly this afternoon endorsed a report brought forward by the Theological

The General Assembly hall at the start of business

Rule change will help churches tap into £25m growth fund

20 May 2024

Churches will find it easier to access a share of £25 million worth of funding after the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland unanimously agreed to a change of application criteria. The Church of

Rev David Cameron

Believers urged to 'work collaboratively' to move the Church into a new age

20 May 2024

The Church of Scotland must adapt to meet people where they are and "experiment" with doing things differently. Rev David Cameron, convener of the Assembly Trustees, said we "must all be congregations who are eager

Dr Shaw Paterson

People must allow themselves to be led by the Holy Spirit

19 May 2024

People must put "more trust and faith" in God and allow themselves to be led by the Holy Spirit as Jesus's disciples were. That is the message from the new Moderator of the General Assembly

Rev Dr Grant Barclay

Christians standing together calling for peace in the Middle East

18 May 2024

A minister said it was a privilege to stand alongside Christians from other denominations to call for peace in the Middle East. Rev Dr Grant Barclay, clerk to the Presbytery of Glasgow, said it was

The Duke of Edinburgh addresses the General Assembly.

Royal representative, the Duke of Edinburgh, calls on Church to continue being a force for good

18 May 2024

The contribution of minsters and members of the Church of Scotland has been praised by His Grace, the Duke of Edinburgh, as he addressed the Kirk's annual General Assembly in Edinburgh. In at times very

John Williams shaking hands with the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Rt Rev Dr Shaw J Paterson

Audio-visual technician recognised for 50 years of General Assembly service

18 May 2024

An audio-visual technician who has supported the General Assembly for fifty years in a row has been recognised for his service. John Williams has supported the annual gathering in Edinburgh, which sets the policy direction

King's Letter

King expresses admiration for Church's "deep concern" for vulnerable people

18 May 2024

His Majesty the King has expressed his admiration for the Church's "deep concern" for the most vulnerable people in society. He said it was "heartening" to know that it continues to promote the values of

Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson

Minister says it is a 'tremendous honour' to be elected Moderator of the General Assembly

18 May 2024

A man who was expected to follow in the footsteps of family members and become a bricklayer has been elected the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Rt Rev Dr

Guild Big Sing

Commissioners encouraged to attend General Assembly fringe events

17 May 2024

A comprehensive programme of fringe events aimed at inspiring people committed and determined to moving a transformed Church forward are being held at the General Assembly next week. Described as varied and informative, they are

Dawn Westwood

Showing love in action from pitch to pulpit

16 May 2024

For probationer minister Dawn Westwood, sharing the message of God's love can be shared in a sports kit just as naturally as in a clerical collar. Dawn, who is currently completing her probationary period at

The spire of St Michael's Church, Linlithgow, which has had its golden exterior restored.

Iconic Linlithgow Spire Restored to Gold

15 May 2024

An iconic church spire in Linlithgow, West Lothian, is once again gleaming golden following the successful completion of a £400k restoration project that has saved it from potential collapse. The Crown of Thorns spire of

Church of Scotland minister and breast cancer survivor Julie Moody took part in the Swimathon in April to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.

Minister who survived cancer twice recognised in Scottish Parliament

13 May 2024

A minister raising money for charity through a Swimathon event after she survived cancer twice has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament. The motion, which was lodged by Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden,

Very Rev Dr Iain Greenshields pictured with His Majesty King Charles at the delivery of the Loyal Address in 2023.

Former Moderator receives King’s Medal for coronation role

10 May 2024

A former moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has been honoured by His Majesty King Charles III. Very Rev Dr Iain Greenshields was awarded the King's Medal for the key role

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