In this article, which first appeared in the January 2024 edition of Life and Work, Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton reflects on the powerful message of the season of Epiphany. Strange that when we are in
A message from the Moderator of the General Assembly on this special day. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton extends warm Christmas greetings to one and all. Thank you for joining us as we prepared the way
An Advent prayer by Rev Ruth Kennedy, Minister at Sanctuary First and Digital Ministries Advisor, as we mark the fourth Sunday of Advent. Holy God, too wonderful for our humble and poor words and yet,
Support from the Church of Scotland has helped give voice to a new collection of Bible stories for the youngest reader. Funding from the Kirk's Gaelic committee has allowed the recording of an audio book
Congregations in the Culloden and Ardersier area to the east of Inverness have joined forces to help spread some Christmas cheer. The Church of Scotland's Culloden and Ardersier congregation was among kirks from a cross-section
A Midlothian parish church has developed a free, online archive of more than 300 hymns, which can be accessed for use by churches and organisations across Scotland. Cockpen & Carrington Parish Church first launched its
Tributes have been paid to a beloved elder who dedicated himself to a wide range of projects to help the Church share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Richard Lloyd was described as a "gospel
Rev Alex MacCallum, minister of Kilmore and Oban, linked with Tiree, reflects on his first Christmas as a parish minister and the hope to be found in Jesus' words "Do not be afraid". The 43-year
A minister and a priest from Irvine in North Ayrshire have teamed up for their annual Christmas extravaganza to celebrate life in the community they serve. The Shoes Brothers are Rev Neil Urquhart of Fullarton
An Advent prayer by Rev Sang Cha, minister of St Mungo's Parish Church in Alloa, as we mark the third Sunday of Advent. Salvation EternalYou came to us as the Eternal LightLux Aeterna. Your Light
During the run-up to Christmas, the ninth Advent appeal at St Giles' Cathedral will see the congregation raising money to support some of the most vulnerable in Edinburgh. The annual fundraising drive is part of
Following the call of scripture to be a good shepherd has had rather literal repercussions for Rev Andrea Boyes. As she reveals in our latest Talking Ministry interview, it was pondering chapter 10 of the
A distraught refugee has told of her agonising wait for a decision from the Home Office on whether she can bring her surviving family from war-torn Sudan to Scotland. Kaltouma Haroun Ibrahim is a valued
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh have released a joint Christmas message. The collaboration between Rt Rev Sally
A Church of Scotland deacon has organised a special "Knit Together" exhibition to raise awareness about homelessness. Claire Herbert DCS has arranged for 139 colourful blankets to be put on display at the Lodging Housing