General Assembly rejects divestment call
The General Assembly has recognised that the world is in the grip of a climate emergency but rejected calls for fossil fuel divestment.
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Bo'ness school presented with this year's Moderator's Prize
A ‘Café Connect’ partnership between Bo’ness Old Kirk and Deanburn Primary School near Falkirk has been presented with this year’s Moderator’s Prize by Rt Rev Colin Sinclair. ...
First minister praises the Kirk for "enormous and highly valued contribution"
First minister Nicola Sturgeon has praised the Kirk for the "enormous and highly valued contribution" made across Scotland and beyond.Her comments came as she addressed the General Assembly of the ...
Artist Rev Peter Gardner returns to General Assembly with 'Sacred Chain' art installation
A new art installation by artist duo Gardner & Gardner has been unveiled at this year’s General Assembly 2019, using crocheted chains to depict the ‘sacred chains’ of Christ’s love. ...
General Assembly approves Radical Action Plan
A three-year radical action plan to reform the Church of Scotland has been approved by the General Assembly.
50 years of changing lives one stamp at a time
From helping the elderly in Bangladesh to funding mosquito nets in Kenya, the Church of Scotland's World Mission Stamp Appeal has supported life-changing projects around the world for 50 years.Since ...
Major reforms approved by General Assembly
Major reforms to the governing structures of the Church of Scotland have been approved by the General Assembly.
Trishaw gives new lease of life to 95 year old twins
Twin sisters with a combined age of 190 are loving life on a unique new bike.
Principal Clerk appointed as a Chaplain to the Queen
The Principal Clerk of the Church of Scotland has been appointed as one of the Queen's chaplains.Rev Dr George Whyte, who is based in Edinburgh, will formally join Her Majesty's ...
Former Moderator laments lack of compassion for asylum seeker family
A former Moderator has criticised the UK Government for refusing to grant asylum to a Pakistani Christian family.
Moderator installed at General Assembly 2019
Rt Rev Colin Sinclair has been installed as Moderator of the Church of Scotland’s 2019 General Assembly during Saturday’s opening ceremony.
General Assembly to discuss 'radical plans'
Radical proposals to future-proof the Church of Scotland for generations to come will take centre stage at the General Assembly which opens tomorrow.
Reflecting on an inspirational year: Rt Rev Susan Brown
As Rt Rev Susan Brown prepares to step down as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, here she has written a reflection on her year in ...
Congregations urged to consider embracing the digital giving age
Congregations are being encouraged to introduce contactless payment systems.
VIDEO - a series of unfortunate events but faith prevails
VIDEO - A minister channeled family drama to deliver an address with a difference to the Scottish Parliament today.
Innovative rough sleeper shelter hailed at Holyrood
People who run an “innovative” emergency care shelter for up to 75 rough sleepers have been recognised in the Scottish Parliament.