It's been a year like no other, but despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, churches across Scotland and beyond have risen to the challenge of providing vital practical and spiritual support to the people in their
After a "challenging" year in the life of the Kirk, Dave Kendall, the Church of Scotland’s chief officer, looks back at 2020 and ahead to what's to come in 2021. This article first appeared in
Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has joined Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury to send a Christmas greeting to South Sudan’s political leaders urging
A special Christmas DVD has been delivered to vulnerable people across Tayside to provide joy and comfort. Dundee Nativity – Celebrating a Covid Christmas – has been given to care homes, Ninewells Hospital, the Carseview
A North Ayrshire congregation has helped to provide 230 gift bags for children in their local community this Christmas. First started in 2018, Mansefield Trinity Church's Gift Giving Tree Project collects presents for children, aged
An Edinburgh church known around the world for Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal terrier who guarded his master's grave for 14 years, will celebrate its 400th anniversary on Christmas Day. Greyfriars Kirk, which is also famous
The Scottish Church Leaders Forum has released a Christmas video. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly, is one of 10 figures who have each recited a line of a heartfelt message.
This Sunday (20 December) marks the fourth Sunday of Advent. As Christmas Day draws ever closer to us, Christians across the country - and further afield - will once more join together in prayer at
Contributions continue to flow in to the Church of Scotland's Listening Project. One hundred and forty people from all regions of the country have now shared their experiences of faith and church during the pandemic.
A new minister has been called to lead Church of Scotland congregations in Carnwath and Carstairs. Rev Sumit Harrison is being inducted into the linked charge tomorrow at 7pm. A small service, in accordance with
A new Church of Scotland group is looking for members who are interested in strengthening equality and inclusion across the Church. The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group needs interested volunteers who can help shape strategies
This Sunday (13 December), as the season of Advent continues, Christians across the country - and further afield - will once more join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As
Children in Dundee who might not otherwise get presents on Christmas morning will have some to unwrap thanks to the legacy of a seven-year-old girl who died in a freak waterfall accident. A Toy Recycle
A former camera operator has followed in his father's footsteps and become a Church of Scotland minister. Rev Matthew Ritchie was ordained and inducted into Neilston Parish Church in East Renfrewshire last night in front
This Sunday (6 December), as the season of Advent continues, Christians across the country - and further afield - will once more join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As