Church welcomes Israel Hamas ceasefire
"After more than a year of grief, loss and devastation, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is news that we welcome with cautious joy". We congratulate those who have been working publicly and
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Church where Scotland's Bard worshipped launches fundraising campaign
An historic church where Scotland's national poet Robert Burns used to worship has launched a new fundraising campaign. Members of St Michael's and South Parish Church in Dumfries are asking for donations to make improvements
Varied ministry career has taught Elisabeth to rejoice in her Kirk role
After a varied career in ministry which has included parish work in two of Scotland's biggest cities, industrial chaplaincy and a pioneering church in a new estate, Rev Elisabeth Spence has developed her own essential
South Lanarkshire church proudly flying new community flag
A new community flag is proudly flying from the tower of a historic South Lanarkshire church. Bothwell Parish Church launched a competition to create an official flag for the historic village last year. A design
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to celebrate 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea
From Thursday 18 January, churches around the world will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity over a period of eight days between the feasts of St Peter and St Paul. The annual event,
New minister ready for wherever God calls
A former charity worker is celebrating the end of a journey to become a Minister of Word and Sacrament which saw her combine her studies with the challenges of Covid and having a new baby
New Stirling minister celebrates her journey to ordination
An ordination service is one of the most important events in the life of any new minister of the Church of Scotland, marking the next stage in their spiritual journey as they complete the qualification
Top 10 stories of 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the top 10 stories on the Church website that have filled us with hope, joy and challenged us to think more deeply about who we
A Christmas Day message from the Moderator
A message from the Moderator of the General Assembly on this special day. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson extends warm Christmas greetings to one and all. He said: "Jesus brought into our world hope, peace,
Friends from around the world watch new minister’s ordination
Of the latest group of ministers to be ordained into the Church of Scotland, Rev Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye has certainly taken the longest journey, from Nigeria to Scotland - with a detour to India along the
New campaign to repair iconic Moray church steeple
A campaign to raise money to repair an iconic Moray landmark is underway. The congregation of Kirk of Keith: St Rufus, Botriphnie and Grange Church need £135,000 to carry out important repairs to St Rufus
Opinion - Minister questions whether the will to eliminate poverty exists
Churches are at the vanguard of supporting vulnerable people facing hunger and hardship, motivated by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Wellesley Parish Church in Methil, Fife is one such congregation and runs a project called
Knitted angels bringing joy to East Lothian town
Knitted angels have spread their heavenly wings to bring joy to people in an East Lothian town. More than 120 have been created and they have been placed on the railings at Northesk Church in
Glasgow church celebrates 150th anniversary
The Moderator of the General Assembly took part in celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of a Glasgow church. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson said he was "delighted" to be part of the congregation of
Church with links to legendary Scots author marks 200th anniversary
A church with links to the famed Scottish novelist and poet Robert Louis Stevenson has celebrated its 200th anniversary. Broughton St Mary's Church in Edinburgh opened for worship on 12 December 1824 to serve the