Some of the Church of Scotland's newest ministers may still be waiting for their first charge, but they are still making an impact on the communities they serve. Temporary Assistant minister contracts allow ministry candidates
Very Rev Dr Martin Fair writes about resisting your calling and invites you to the next 'Celebrating Calling' event on Saturday 8 March at Fullarton Connexions in Irvine. When you hear the word 'resisting' one
Leaving a 25-year career as an engineer for a new challenge as a minister might be considered enough of a lifestyle change for most people. However, for Rev Stewart Goudie, becoming a Minister of Word
A new public consultation is being launched to safeguard the future of one of Scotland's most historic and iconic churches. The Abbey Church of Dunfermline in Fife contains the bones of King Robert the Bruce
A former IT expert who gave up a jet-setting career to train as a minister has been ordained at the historic Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling. Rev Simon Hessett will stay on as
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is embarking on the first leg of a tour across the Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles this week. Rt Rev
Church members in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire were whisked back in time and given a fascinating insight into the life of the congregation nearly 100 years ago. A mysterious time capsule was discovered hidden inside New
An Edinburgh church has raised £10,000 for Blood Cancer UK as part of their annual charitable efforts. Blackhall St Columba's presented a cheque to the charity during a service on Sunday 26 January. The entire
A minister based in Jerusalem is embarking on a tour of churches to "amplify" the voices of people directly affected by the Israel-Hamas war. Rev Dr Stewart Gillan is taking part in speaking and preaching
After exchanging a high-level food science career for a new future in the Church of Scotland, Rev Dr Thorsten Koenig has been ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament at Kilmacolm Parish Church. Thorsten,
People across the world are today marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis' most notorious death camp. Auschwitz was the largest concentration and extermination centre in the Third Reich - more than
The Moderator's Challenge, which was launched in December and will fund solar-powered lights for pupils in Malawi, has so far raised over £15,000. The campaign will enable children to do their homework and advance their
Congregations with listed buildings in need of repair are encouraged to submit early applications for UK Government funding following an announcement that the budget had been drastically cut and only extended for 12 months. Rev
To celebrate your 65th wedding anniversary is an amazing milestone but to do so in the company of your best man and bridesmaid is truly remarkable. That is exactly what Nan and Leslie Morton did
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