Rev James McNeil leads Time for Reflection at Scottish Parliament
Rev James McNeil of Alva Parish Church gave a thought-provoking Time for Reflection talk at the Scottish Parliament onTuesday 19 March, 2019.
News and events
Church holds first Sunday service in care home
A South Lanarkshire church has held its first ever Sunday service in a residential nursing home.
New Zealand attacks - Christians and Muslims stand "shoulder to shoulder" in condemnation
The Christian and Muslim faith leaders in Scotland have issued a joint statement to condemn the “deeply shocking” terrorist attacks in New Zealand.
Government minister congratulates CrossReach on 150 years of “vital” services
Scottish Government minister Aileen Campbell has congratulated CrossReach for its "dedication" and for 150 years of "vital" services to social care.Speaking at an event at the Scottish Parliament Ms Campbell, who is the Cabinet Secretary ...
New Zealand tragedy - a prayer
A prayer for New Zealand and the world
A prayer in challenging times—Wendy Lloyd
Over the coming weeks, as the UK faces huge changes in our relationships with the EU and as Rt Rev Susan Brown, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, invites congregations ...
Kirk elder donated a kidney and saved a stranger's life
At first glance they look just like two ordinary women enjoying a drink together and catching up.But they share a unique bond and Margaret Jackson would not be living the life she is today if ...
European Churches and Christian NGOs to reaffirm Scotland's ties with Europe
Christians from across Europe will attend a conference in Edinburgh this week to discuss shared concerns about social justice and to reaffirm ties between nations, just two weeks before the planned date of Brexit.The annual ...
My Living Lent: Rev Jenny Adams
During the 40 day season of Lent, Christians may fast or give up some of their usual routine to give time to personal examination and to reflect on their relationship with God. This year, the ...
Winning film shows God's love for the community
A rural church has won the Church of Scotland's 'Show and Tell' short film competition with an entry that was praised for showing "God's love for the community."After entering last year, the congregation of Oxnam ...