A Glasgow church and a community group have been recognised in the Scottish Parliament for their "tireless and inspirational" work to bring people together and have a positive impact on their lives. Cross-party MSPs have
"After more than a year of grief, loss and devastation, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is news that we welcome with cautious joy". We congratulate those who have been working publicly and
An historic church where Scotland's national poet Robert Burns used to worship has launched a new fundraising campaign. Members of St Michael's and South Parish Church in Dumfries are asking for donations to make improvements
After a varied career in ministry which has included parish work in two of Scotland's biggest cities, industrial chaplaincy and a pioneering church in a new estate, Rev Elisabeth Spence has developed her own essential
A new community flag is proudly flying from the tower of a historic South Lanarkshire church. Bothwell Parish Church launched a competition to create an official flag for the historic village last year. A design
From Thursday 18 January, churches around the world will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity over a period of eight days between the feasts of St Peter and St Paul. The annual event,
A former charity worker is celebrating the end of a journey to become a Minister of Word and Sacrament which saw her combine her studies with the challenges of Covid and having a new baby
An ordination service is one of the most important events in the life of any new minister of the Church of Scotland, marking the next stage in their spiritual journey as they complete the qualification
As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the top 10 stories on the Church website that have filled us with hope, joy and challenged us to think more deeply about who we
A message from the Moderator of the General Assembly on this special day. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson extends warm Christmas greetings to one and all. He said: "Jesus brought into our world hope, peace,
Of the latest group of ministers to be ordained into the Church of Scotland, Rev Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye has certainly taken the longest journey, from Nigeria to Scotland - with a detour to India along the
A campaign to raise money to repair an iconic Moray landmark is underway. The congregation of Kirk of Keith: St Rufus, Botriphnie and Grange Church need £135,000 to carry out important repairs to St Rufus
Churches are at the vanguard of supporting vulnerable people facing hunger and hardship, motivated by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Wellesley Parish Church in Methil, Fife is one such congregation and runs a project called
Knitted angels have spread their heavenly wings to bring joy to people in an East Lothian town. More than 120 have been created and they have been placed on the railings at Northesk Church in
The Moderator of the General Assembly took part in celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of a Glasgow church. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson said he was "delighted" to be part of the congregation of