New minister swaps New Jersey for East Lothian
Rev Hayley Cohen, 30, who is due to be inducted into Northesk Parish Church in Musselburgh on Thursday 3 December, is one of our newest recruits into Kirk ministry. Originally from New Jersey in the
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Edinburgh church unveils stunning two-year renovation
An Edinburgh Church will reopen at the weekend for services following a stunning £1. 1 million renovation which has taken two years to complete. Blackhall St Columba's, who will be welcoming back members of the
Scottish Christians join in prayer on the first Sunday of Advent
This Sunday (29 November), as the season of Advent begins, Christians across the country - and further afield - will once more join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As
Moderator invites contributions to end of year art installation
During December, Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, will be inviting everyone from across Scotland to send a sprig of rosemary, to represent their own personal
Cutting international aid budget "short-sighted" and must be reconsidered
The Church has hit out at a UK Government decision to cut the international aid budget from 0. 7% of gross national income to 0. 5%. It has been reported that the the move means
Kirk backs 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
To mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (running from 25 November until 10 December, Human Rights Day), Mirella Yandoli, a member of the Kirk's Violence Against Women Task Group,
Kirk's Advent calendar to bring 'Bright Hope For Tomorrow'
The countdown starts as Advent begins on Sunday 29 November running until Thursday 24 December. This year, people from across the Church of Scotland are joining together to look forward to 'Bright Hope For Tomorrow'
There’s still time to take part in the Kirk's Listening Project
The Church of Scotland's Listening Project has got off to a flying start. Nearly 100 people from all corners of the country have already shared their experiences of faith and church during the current pandemic.
Moderator makes history with "virtual" London Week
The Moderator of the General Assembly is making history by holding virtual meetings with a wide range of London-based religious, political and charity leaders. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair is unable to travel south due
Christian Aid invites Kirk to ‘raise our voices’ for our Ethiopian neighbours
During Advent, Christian Aid will be highlighting some of the poorest Ethiopian communities who are on the frontline of the climate crisis. As part of this, on the first Sunday of Advent, churches across the
Scottish Christians join in prayer as pandemic continues
This Sunday (22 November), as new level restrictions have been introduced across Scotland, Christians across the country - and further afield - will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gulf War veteran and former youth worker ordained as ministers
A Gulf War veteran and a former children and youth worker are being ordained as Church of Scotland ministers. Craig Dobney is being inducted in to Comrie linked with Dundurn churches in Perthshire this evening.
Treat prisoners with compassion, don't be 'judgemental'
People must stop being so judgemental about those serving prison sentences, the Moderator of the General Assembly has said. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair said one of the "brightest and smartest" men he has ever
Kirk's participatory budgeting funding events go online
Churches in Dundee are inviting the community to vote on which local projects should share a £9,375 pot of grant funds. The scheme is part of the Scottish Government's participatory funding initiative, developed as a
Clyde Presbytery appoints its first Presbytery Clerk
Rev Dr Peter McEnhill has been officially appointed by the newly-established Clyde Presbytery during a key milestone for the Kirk's ongoing Presbytery Plan. The creation of the new Clyde Presbytery, merging together two former presbyteries...