Church welcomes fresh pledge to tackle 'climate crisis'
A reinvigorated commitment to tackle the “severe” climate emergency facing the world has been welcomed by the Church of Scotland.
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'Concern' over funeral costs in Scotland
A new report calculates that funeral poverty across the UK has risen 12% this year to a "staggering" £147 million and shows no sign of slowing down.
Christian Aid seeks support for people of the Amazon
Christian Aid is inviting people to sign a new petition calling on the UK Prime Minister to put the Amazonian people at the heart of any response to the wildfires ...
New Chief Officer appointed to Church of Scotland
The Assembly Trustees have appointed their first Chief Officer who will have overall executive responsibility for the Trustees’ employees and budgets, and will take forward the organisational implementation of the ...
"We're at a crunch point": meet the new president of the Diaconate
The Church of Scotland is at a "crunch point" in relation to the future role of Deacons, according to Mark Evans DCS the new president of the Diaconate.Mr Evans, who ...
Charity transport service enhances lives of those living with HIV
Thousands of people living with HIV and Hepatitis C are leading easier and more fulfilling lives thanks to generous Church of Scotland members.
Locals in Elgin to vote for community projects through Kirk-backed fund
Community members in Elgin are being invited to vote for the local projects they would like to see receive grant funding this autumn through the Kirk-backed participatory budgeting (PB) initiative. ...
Statement on the prorogation of the UK Parliament
STATEMENT on UK Government decision to ask the Queen to suspend the UK Parliament in September.
Congregations join Christians around the world to celebrate Creation Time
Congregations across Scotland are joining Christians around the world to celebrate Creation Time from 1 September until 4 October.
Gathering in Glasgow set to explore conflict and faith
This October, Place for Hope and its partners, including the Kirk’s Glasgow Presbytery team, are hosting the ‘Gathering in Glasgow on Conflict and Faith’ at the Royal Concert Hall and ...
Rev undertakes epic ride for charity
A minister who cycled more than 170 miles around the Presbytery of Inverness for charity has described the experience as "just amazing".Rev Robert Brookes, of Cawdor with Croy & Dalcross, ...
VIDEO - Are you ready to embark on a great adventure as the next Moderator?
VIDEO - It is a unique role that provides the Moderator with an unparalleled glimpse into the breadth of society.
Joy as teenage asylum seekers win battle against deportation
Two teenage asylum seekers described as a credit to Scotland are celebrating after winning their battle to escape deportation to Pakistan.
An emotional farewell as the final Youth Assembly begins
This weekend's National Youth Assembly (NYA) will be the last in its current format, but it’s planned to be just as inspiring and engaging as in previous years. This time ...
Upsurge in demand at Kirk run school uniform banks
Hard-pressed families across Scotland are increasingly turning to “school uniform banks” run by Kirk congregations.