New College welcomes two new leaders
It was of course John Knox who coined the phrase ‘the monstrous regiment of women’. So it’s tempting to wonder what Knox, glowering down from his plinth in the quadrangle of New College, the home ...
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Glasgow Hogmanay church celebration to combat loneliness
Churches in North Glasgow are to host a special Hogmanay celebration to ensure that people have somewhere to welcome them at what can be a lonely time.
A Christmas message from Rt Rev Susan Brown, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
People’s reaction to Christmas and all the hype that surrounds it can be a bit like a certain yeast extract: people either love it or they hate it. That goes ...
A reflection on Advent
Rev Gary Noonan, minister at Killelan and Houston Parish Church, reflects on his first Advent since his ordination in August
Govan congregation returns home in time for Christmas
A congregation who have been unable to use their church for nearly four years have moved back into the building just in time to celebrate Christmas.
New minister inducted in Stirling in time for Christmas
A former finance employee and keen long-distance runner has taken up a role as a minister in Stirling.Rev Barry Hughes, 53, moved from his former home in Peebles to be ...
Knitted angels to descend on Prestwick town centre
Hundreds of tiny angels will descend on Prestwick town centre for the second year running.Each will have been carefully knitted and placed by the congregation of Monkton and Prestwick North ...
Aberdeen ministers hold Beer and Carols event in pub
Two Aberdeen church leaders have teamed up with the boss of their local pub to host a “Beer and Carols” night for the first time.
Church holds Christmas Eve party to support families facing hardships
A congregation is holding a special Christmas Eve party for the children of asylum seekers, refugees and people facing hardship due to changes to the benefits system.
Congregations invited to make a film about their faith
Congregations, church groups, and Guild members are being encouraged to get creative by making a short film about their faith, with a prize on offer for the winning entry. ...
Youth leader gives MSPs a message of Interfaith hope
Some of the greatest challenges facing the world are best tackled by people of different faiths working together, MSPs have been told.
Rev Dr John McCulloch reflects on hope and peace this Advent
Rev Dr John McCulloch, the minister at St Andrew’s Scots Memorial Church in Jerusalem, has written a thought-provoking reflection on the season of Advent.
Renfrewshire church raises £7,500 for homelessness fundraising drive
A Renfrewshire church has raised £7,500 to combat homelessness through some of its members spending a night sleeping rough.
Carluke church signs giant Christmas card urging UK Government to act for peace
While many people are singing for peace this Christmas, members of St John’s Parish Church, Carluke, are also calling on the UK Government to act for peace as it supports ...
A message of hope and peace on Lockerbie air disaster anniversary
A “Walk of Peace” pilgrimage walk is being held to mark the 30th anniversary of the Lockerbie air disaster.