Churches have a part to play in shaping new strategy to tackle loneliness
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has welcomed a new national strategy to tackle loneliness and isolation.
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New £1 million church planned for Island of Cumbrae
Ambitious plans to build a new £1million church on the small island of Cumbrae off the Ayrshire coast are fast becoming a reality.
Come and Sing Café launches ‘Do It Yourself’ video
A new video has been made to encourage faith groups to establish dementia support cafes.
Kirk elder is the 1000th Faithshare visitor
1000 people have travelled across the world with the Church of Scotland Faithshare Visitor Programme.
Church welcomes new refugee integration strategy
The Kirk has welcomed a new strategy to support people seeking safety in Scotland.
'Inspirational' minister hailed in the Scottish Parliament
An “inspirational” minister who was named Woman of the Year less than 12 months after she was ordained has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament.
Minister delivers message of hope at Holyrood
A Kirk minister has drawn on the symbolism of the baptism of Jesus to reflect hope for “a new beginning”.
Guild members honoured for 675 years of service
A group of Perthshire women have been recognised for giving 675 years of service to the Church of Scotland Guild.
Kirk appoints first ever dedicated “farming minister”
The Church of Scotland has appointed its first ever dedicated "farming minister" to help support people in the hard-pressed agricultural industry.
Launch of the Year of Young People 2018
Here we are at the start of 2018 - Scotland's Year of Young People (YoYP). We're celebrating the Church of Scotland's engagement with children and young people and look forward to many exciting initiatives within ...