Moderator encourages us to remember the heart of Advent
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has marked the start of Advent with a video. During the short film, Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson encourages us all to remember what
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The countdown to Advent 2024 begins
The countdown starts as Advent begins on Sunday 1 December running until Tuesday 24 December. This year, people from across the Church of Scotland are joining together to share their stories celebrating the season. The
Jerusalem and Edinburgh churches mark St Andrew's Day with special services
Congregations in Edinburgh and Jerusalem will unite to pray for peace as they mark St Andrew's Day. The congregation of St Andrew's Jerusalem & Tiberias will host its annual service for the special day of
Minister urges MSPs to inspire people with 'hope' of better days ahead
An Inverclyde church minister has urged members of the Scottish Parliament to lead with a vision of hope that "inspires people to come together". Rev Teri Peterson said they must encourage their constituents to put
'Beacon of hope and service' Ayrshire church marks 250th anniversary
A special service of thanksgiving was held to mark the 250th anniversary of a North Ayrshire church described as a "beacon of hope and service" to the community. Local dignitaries, representatives from youth and community
Church members urged to listen to the voices of prisoners
Church members are encouraged to listen to all those affected by or working in the criminal justice system - people in prison, their families, victims of crime, chaplains and prison staff. 'Hear My Voice' is
Talking Ministry: ‘If God has chosen me for ministry, anyone can be chosen for ministry’
If might seem that Ian Morrison has enough to keep himself occupied as a consultant neurologist and specialist sleep consultant, but the Perth resident has found another way to serve as an Ordained Local Minister
Moderator to meet religious and political leaders during London Week
The Moderator of the General Assembly is in London this week to discuss issues of mutual concern and interest to the Church with ecumenical and interfaith partners and political party representatives. Rt Rev Dr Shaw
Triple cause for celebration as Church of Scotland welcomes three new ministers
Churches across the country were scenes of celebration this week as three new ministers were ordained into the Church of Scotland on the same evening. Rev Jonathan Lyall and Rev Christopher Watt have been ordained
Young people held 12-hour football tournament to raise money for church trip to Rwanda
Two young people from a Glasgow church organised a 12-hour football tournament to fund a "once in a lifetime" missionary trip to Rwanda. Luke Anderson and Adam Herbert of Sandyhills Parish Church persuaded around 60
Climate focused interfaith service and silent vigil to take place in Edinburgh during COP29
As the UN climate summit COP29 gets underway, faith communities in Scotland have announced they'll be staging a service and silent prayer vigil "for brave and bold solutions". The event will take place at Canongate
Congregations invited to take part in ‘The Red Chair Project’ for 16 Days of Activism
Congregations are invited to mark the UN's 16 Days of Activism against gender based-violence, which runs from 25 November to 10 December, by taking part in 'The Red Chair Project'. The campaign, which is being
Moderator’s Challenge to light up learning in Malawi
Church members are being encouraged to be a "light in the darkness" to help school pupils and students in Malawi reach their potential. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, the Moderator of the General Assembly, is
Deacon in training recognised as a 'Woman of the Year'
A north-east woman training to be a Church of Scotland deacon has been recognised at the Women of the Year awards. Angie Mutch was honoured for her tireless volunteering work over a period of nearly
Moderator enthused by successful Church-backed addiction centre
Moving stories of how CrossReach is helping break the cycle of addiction were shared when the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland visited an Inverness facility last week. Rt Rev Dr