Our top 10 stories from 2021
As the second year impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic comes to a close, we look back on some of our most popular stories that have filled us with hope and joy during these difficult times.
2021
Christmas greetings for our Forces Chaplains
The Convener of the Church's Committee on Chaplains to Her Majesty's Forces, Rev Dr Marjory MacLean, has wished all our Navy, Army and RAF chaplains, and their families, a happy, safe and peaceful Christmas. Marjory,
Church of Scotland announces Principal Clerk appointment
The Church of Scotland has announced the selection of Rev Fiona Smith as the next Principal Clerk to the General Assembly. The appointment will have to be confirmed by the General Assembly in May. The
Talking Ministry: "The most fulfilling and creative times in my life"
An Ordained Local Minister has described her roles within the Church of Scotland as "the most fulfilling and creative times in my life". Rev Anne Stott was speaking as part of the Talking Ministry series
Moderator makes history by addressing the House of Lords
Lord Wallace has made history by becoming the first serving Moderator of the General Assembly to address the House of Lords. He spoke in a debate led by the Archbishop of Canterbury on contemporary challenges
Ullapool Christmas Tree Festival a "magical display of joy"
A "magical" display of Christmas Trees and 100 nativity scenes are on show at a Highland church. The theme of the community festival at Lochbroom Ullapool Parish Church is "A Christmas Carol, Song, Film or
Two new ministers ordained and inducted into Glasgow Presbytery
A former NHS worker and a John Lewis employee have been ordained and inducted into their first charges in the Presbytery of Glasgow. Rev Gillian Rooney has taken up her role at Giffnock Orchardhill Church,
Moderator to preach in childhood church
Lord Wallace is preaching in his childhood church for the first time in his role as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. He said it was a great privilege to be
Storm Arwen - a prayer for all those affected by the aftermath
The Moderator of the General Assembly has expressed sadness about the situation facing many people in wake of Storm Arwen. Lord Wallace said: "Our thoughts are with everyone across the country who is still without
Moderator and Archbishop issue statement on refugee crisis
The Moderator of the General Assembly and the Archbishop of Canterbury have issued a joint statement about the plight of refugees and asylum seekers following the tragic loss of life in the English Channel. At
Young people encouraged to take part in "life-changing" visit to Taizé
The French religious community Taizé is encouraging young people from Scotland to take part in a "life-changing" visit to the site next year. Based in a village in Burgundy, the group was started around 80
Church group is training local congregations on gender-based violence
The 25 November has been designated as the United Nation's Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Churches around the world are central to this international effort to end gender-based violence. The UN estimates
New volume of Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae released
A historically significant series of books that lists every Church of Scotland minister since the Reformation — the Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae — has now published its twelfth volume. The latest edition of the book covers
Moderator encourages congregations to back new Prisoners Charter
Congregations have been asked to sign up to a new charter to support people affected by the criminal justice system. Lord Wallace, Moderator of the General Assembly, said it provides an opportunity to highlight the
House of Commons recognition for climate change activism as Moderator meets political and faith leaders in London
The Church of Scotland's contribution to the climate change debate has been recognised in the House of Commons. Dr Lisa Cameron, MP for East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow, has lodged an Early Day Motion which