November Talking Ministry: an interview with Paul Goode
Paul Goode, Elder at Earlston spoke to us about his call to ministry and how music, family and faith are central to his calling. That's a hard one but I think I'd have to say
2021
Kirk joins in prayer alongside Christian partners
This Sunday (21 November), Christians across the country - and further afield - will continue to join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown,
Church backed coalition urges Finance Secretary to 'do the right thing' and ease child poverty
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes is under fresh pressure to "do the right thing" and immediately double the Scottish Child Payment to £20 a week this year. Lord Wallace, Moderator of the General Assembly, has signed
'Field of Hope' raises £6,500 for good causes in Fife
A Fife church spearheaded a community project featuring hundreds of thousands of sunflowers and raised more than £6,500 for good causes. The money will benefit 15 local charities and groups and was generated through donations
After COP26 - Moderator says ‘God is with us so we have hope’
The UN climate conference COP 26 may be over but work to meet the challenges of climate change will continue. COP president Alok Sharma will keep the reins for the next year and as Lord
Kirk minister reflects on Islamophobia Awareness Month
To mark Islamophobia Awareness Month, Rev Neil Galbraith, the minister at Cathcart Old Parish Church, has written a reflection on Islamophobia, the benefits of diversity and inclusivity, and how we as Christians can work together
Flag flown over US Capitol hung in Scots church in honour of WW1 nurse
An American flag that was recently flown over the US Capitol building in honour of a Scottish nurse has been sent to her home town to mark Remembrance Sunday. Helen Burnett Wood, one of the
St Magnus Cathedral named one of the finest in Europe
The most northerly cathedral in Britain which is known as the "Light in the North" has been named as one of the finest in Europe. St Magnus Cathedral in Orkney is the only building in
Scottish Christians join in prayer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic
This Sunday (14 November), Christians across the country - and further afield - will continue to join together in prayer and reflection at 7pm in response to the pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown,
You'll never sail alone - churches host poignant 'Love and Loss' exhibition
Nearly 2,000 origami boats which each represent the memory of a loved one have been hung inside two East Lothian churches. The congregations of St Andrews High Church and Northesk Parish Church in Musselburgh teamed
Kirk's Advent calendar shines a ‘Light in the Darkness’
Light in the Darkness is the theme of the Church of Scotland's 2021 Advent calendar.
Jersey church creates 'Table of Remembrance' to mark Remembrance Sunday
Ex-serviceman Sandy Wright, 86, came to his minister Rev Graeme Glover with an idea for a Table of Remembrance at his local church, St Columba's in Jersey, to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.
COP26 art installation created by students goes on display in Edinburgh Church
An art installation, created by high school pupils and themed on the environmental crisis, was unveiled during yesterday's Sunday service at a Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Five students from Holyrood High, a Catholic school
Church of Scotland marks COP26 weekend with special services and activism
The Church of Scotland took part in COP26 activities throughout the weekend including joining in the day of mass mobilisation, and hosting an ecumenical service at Glasgow Cathedral with participants from all around the world.
Glasgow Cathedral to hold ecumenical COP26 service
A special COP26 service featuring Christian churches and organisations from around the world will be held at Glasgow Cathedral this Sunday afternoon, 7 November. The event, which has been organised by Glasgow Churches Together, will