There can be few roles that combine both enormous privilege and weighty responsibility than that of our national assessors. And right now, we're looking to recruit new ones to complement our existing team. In a
The Church of Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to restore a commitment to provide asylum seekers with free bus passes. Government ministers controversially scrapped the "life changing" policy in August as part of cuts
A tractor and trailer were parked outside St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh to illustrate the hard work of Scotland's farmers. A Harvest Thanksgiving Service took place at the historic site, which celebrates its 900th anniversary
There are no words that can adequately sum up our feelings and emotions as we reflect on a year of conflict in Israel and Gaza. The massacre in Israel on 7 October 2023 and the
An Edinburgh church has welcomed a group of "abandoned artists" into its community space. Corstorphine Old Parish Church is delighted to host the collective of displaced people who have settled in Scotland after fleeing war.
One of Scotland's best known and most historic churches has gained a new associate minister with the ordination and introduction of Rev Susan Campbell MacGregor. Ms MacGregor was already serving at Edinburgh's Greyfriars Kirk as
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has reflected on the lessons from a "lifechanging" trip to Malawi at an event at the Scottish Parliament. Speaking at the Malawi Cross Party
Congregations across the Church of Scotland are encouraged to pray for peace in Lebanon as Israel intensifies its military invasion to target Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, Moderator of the General Assembly,
Two young people affiliated with the Church of Scotland in Hungary helped fill 11,000 sandbags to protect an historic village from flooding. Hanis Habila and Rebekah Shultes of St Columba's Church in Budapest sprung into
The humble cheese toastie has helped break down barriers of class, age, race and outlook on life in an Edinburgh community, the Scottish Parliament has been told. Volunteers from two Church of Scotland congregations have
A Church of Scotland minister is joining a host of contemporary Scottish literary greats at a major new book festival. Rev Neil Glover is taking part in the inaugural St Andrew's Book Festival in London
As the Middle East approaches the grim milestone of a year since the start of the most recent conflict, Christian Aid is re-launching its emergency Gaza Appeal to help those affected. Generous supporters of the
The Moderator of the General Assembly is travelling to South West Presbytery to see the work done by the Church of Scotland within local communities. The trip, which takes place from 20-24 September, will include
Faith leaders held constructive talks with the Scottish Government over improving pay for social care workers. Representatives of the Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church in Scotland met with Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary
With her lifelong involvement in the Church, Louise Purden was used to being asked if she would follow in her father's footsteps and become a Minister of the Church of Scotland. Her answer was always