Winnie the Pew - blessed teddy bears ready for new homes
A church in South Queensferry held a special service to bless more than 400 teddy bears which will be sent to traumatised children around the world.
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New transition minister welcomed to Shetland
A new transition minister, Rev Dr Frances Henderson, has joined Shetland Presbytery this month, marking a progressive new era for the isles.
Church-supported youth charities join campaign to improve lives of young Scots
The Church of Scotland and church-supported youth charities the GK Experience and PEEK have joined Children in Scotland on its 25th anniversary to make ’25 Calls’ to improve the lives of children and young people ...
Kirk goes on the road to tackle local democracy issues this autumn
As part of the Scottish Government’s ongoing Democracy Matters consultation, the Church of Scotland is hosting community consultation events designed to empower local congregations to make a positive difference within their communities. ...
Church leaders unite in call to keep Pakistani family in Scotland
Church leaders unite to urge Home Secretary to prevent the deportation of two teenage asylum seeker brothers from Scotland.
Kirk announces EU funding partnership to welcome and support refugees
The Church of Scotland has been awarded £130,000 in EU funding as part of an ambitious project to support refugee integration in Scotland.
Church exchange cancelled after Cuban group is denied visas
An exchange visit between churches in Glasgow and Cuba has been cancelled at the last minute after the Home Office refused to give visas to the visiting church members.
Taken into custody - Police Scotland get their "paws" on Trauma Teddies
Nearly 150 Trauma Teddies made by Church of Scotland members and friends will soon be out on the beat to help police officers soothe distressed children.
Rev Colin Sinclair is Moderator Designate for 2019-20
A Stirling University economics graduate who spent three years living out of a car in Zambia has been chosen to be Moderator of the Church of Scotland's General Assembly for 2019.
Church comes together for the National Day of Prayer
Congregations across the length and breadth of Scotland are gearing up for the National Day of Prayer on Saturday 3 November.