Power of faith can overcome 'horns of every dilemma'
A cross set amongst the antlers of a stag symbolises the Edinburgh parish in which the Scottish Parliament stands, MSPs have been told.
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Moderator calls us to pray for everyone touched by the bombings in Sri Lanka
Christians in Sri Lanka were devastated to learn that more than 200 people have been killed and 400 injured in a coordinated series of bomb attacks on three churches and four hotels in the country. ...
Prayer: Christ is Risen Hallelujah
A Prayer for Easter Sunday: Christ is risen Hallelujah
Ambitious play brings the Easter story to Lanarkshire towns
An ambitious production of the Easter Story will be staged across five towns in Lanarkshire during Holy Week and ending on Good Friday.Beginning on Palm Sunday, performances of the immersive ...
Youth workers invited to training on tackling hate speech
The Church of Scotland's interfaith officer, Mirella Yandoli, is inviting youth workers to attend a training event aimed at helping them tackle hate speech.
Moderator recounts the living experience of Easter
As Christians across the world prepare to mark the death and resurrection of Christ, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Susan Brown, writes ...
Moderator asks churches and cathedrals to toll bells for Notre Dame
Church of Scotland congregations are being urged to ring their bells in a show of solidarity and sympathy with France.
Former Moderator plays key role in South Sudan peace talks
Witnessing Pope Frances kissing the feet of South Sudan leaders to encourage them not to return to civil war was an “extraordinary" moment.
A Prayer for Notre Dame
Rev Dr John L McPake, the Church of Scotland's ecumenical officer, gives us this prayer for all those affected by the fire.
Thousands to march in honour of Holocaust 'hero' Jane Haining
Around 15,000 people will march through the streets of Budapest this weekend to commemorate a brave Scot who laid down her life to protect Jewish school girls. ...
A prayer in challenging times - Jo Love
Over the coming weeks, as the UK faces huge changes in our relationships with the EU and as Rt Rev Susan Brown, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the ...
Still Game stars officially open community shop
Two stars of hit series Still Game have officially opened a community shop in the east-end of Glasgow.
Former Navy chaplain returns full-time to the pulpit after 26 years
A former Navy chaplain has returned to parish ministry 26 years after he was first ordained.Rev Scott Brown, who retired as Chaplain of the Fleet in 2015, has been inducted ...
Edinburgh kirk provides safe haven for rough sleepers
A Church of Scotland congregation in Edinburgh has converted one of its buildings into a care shelter for up to 75 rough sleepers.
Ayrshire church hosts training to help churches reach out to dads
A special two-hour evening session, aimed at helping churches offer support to father figures in the community, will be held at Newton Wallacetown Church of Scotland in Ayr on Thursday ...