Presbytery of Angus tour for Moderator
The Moderator of the General Assembly is embarking on a 10-day visit to learn more about the life and work of the Church of Scotland in Angus. Lord Wallace said he is looking forward to ...
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General Assembly 2022 to receive progress report on Church reform
Despite the challenges of the last two years, the Church of Scotland is steadily moving forward with a programme of radical reforms begun in 2019 aimed at ensuring it is "lean and fit for mission ...
Kirk's Assembly Trustees to announce new funding measures at this year’s General Assembly
Against the challenging financial backdrop facing the whole Church, which was heightened during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Assembly Trustees will be recommending that this month's General Assembly establish a new fund to support Church...
Supporting the poorest in society is the "gospel imperative"
The Church is set to reaffirm its steadfast commitment to supporting the poorest people in society at the "heart of all that it does". This is one of the key messages in the Faith Nurture
Minister takes up new role at spiritual retreat
A Church of Scotland minister has been appointed to provide spiritual leadership at a retreat in rural Perthshire described as a "piece of heaven". Rev Pauline Steenbergen said she was looking forward to taking up
DJ Jolly Jilly recognised for vital prison chaplaincy role
A minister known as DJ Jolly Jilly has been recognised for "brightening" up the spirits of prisoners and staff at Scotland's largest jail during lockdown. Rev Jill Clancy took over HMP Barlinnie's radio station, Barbed
Churches embark on historic friendship journey
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will be invited to welcome an historic Declaration of Friendship with the Catholic Church in Scotland that offers 'a decisive and irrevocable statement of our friendship with
Kirk’s Faith Impact Forum to explore wide range of global and societal issues at General Assembly
The Faith Impact Forum will ask the 2022 General Assembly to approve Church actions on a wide range of global and societal issues, from exploring the use of digital technologies for congregations, gender identity, highlighting
Majority of presbyteries in favour of conducting same-sex marriages
The majority of Church of Scotland presbyteries are in favour of allowing ministers of Word and Sacrament and deacons to marry same-sex couples if they wish. A report to the 2022 General Assembly shows that
In pursuit of peace - COP26 chairs help foster dialogue in Middle East
Two chairs that were part of a COP26 art exhibition in Glasgow have been shipped to the Holy Land to help bring people together in the name of peace. They have been taken to Tiberias
Moderator embarks on presbytery tour of Sutherland
The Moderator of the General Assembly is embarking on a visit to learn more about the life and work of the Church of Scotland in the far north. Lord Wallace said he is looking forward
Moderator addresses the Scottish Parliament
The Moderator of the General Assembly has become the first visitor to address the Scottish Parliament in person since the COVID-19 pandemic began more than two years ago. Lord Wallace gave Time for Reflection in
An Easter reflection from the Moderator
An Easter reflection from Lord Wallace, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. I recall, as a student, attending morning worship on the first Sunday in Advent. There was an expectation of
A Reflection for Easter Saturday
This Easter Saturday we offer you this reflection from Lord Wallace, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Very Rev Dr Susan Brown, convener of the Faith Impact Forum. On this
A prayer for Good Friday
A prayer for Good Friday by Rev Fraser Macnaughton, minister of St Magnus Cathedral in Orkney. We see Christ crucified still - today. Where the hungry cry for food,die for food,though there's plenty. Where people
Talking ministry: Rev Ross Blackman on his unusual faith journey
A former joiner and NHS manager has spoken of how his diverse career and faith background helped to shape his path into ministry. Rev Ross Blackman, who is the minister of Hamilton Old Parish and
Take part in Holy Week events
This year's Holy Week will be marked with events around Scotland including two Passion Plays, daily reflections and a special organ recital. Drama Kirk will be holding their first large-scale public performance since the pandemic
A Holy Week reflection
As Holy Week begins, Rev Dr Marjory MacLean, minister of South Ronaldsay and Burray Church, reflects on the hope it provides. It is tempting to look forward along the length of Holy Week from today
Mission to make church more accessible for disabled people
A woman who is leading a new form of ministry in Ayrshire has spoken about her innovative work to ensure that congregations are more welcoming and accessible to people with disabilities. Katrona Templeton is a
Minister's vision for farmers' market in Gourock a success
An Inverclyde minister has spoken of her delight after hundreds of people attended the first farmers' market in her parish that she helped organise. Rev Teri Peterson came up with the idea of holding the