CrossReach staff praised for "dedicating their lives" to helping people
The Lord High Commissioner at this year's General Assembly has praised staff at a church-funded project in Hamilton for "dedicating their lives" to helping people.
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Young orphan living in Glasgow could be at risk if deported
A 10-year-old asylum seeker would be put in grave danger if he is deported back to the country of his birth, it has been claimed.
GA visitor thanks Church for supporting peacebuilding efforts in South Sudan
A former child soldier who went on to become a leading peacemaker and evangelist has praised the Church of Scotland for supporting efforts to end conflict in South Sudan. ...
Christians and Muslims walking 'shoulder to shoulder' says Imam
A leading Muslim cleric has said the Church of Scotland is a “home” for him.
First woman pastor of the Middle-East describes Scotland as “Presbyterian Heaven”
The first woman pastor ordained in the Middle-East has described visiting the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland as “Presbyterian Heaven” after being prevented from attending last year. ...
MP describes General Assembly as 'powerful witness' to the world
The Church of Scotland has much to contribute to society and people don’t have to be Christians to "respect its advice", an MP has said.
Moderator attends annual peace vigil against the use of nuclear weapons at Faslane
The Moderator is due to attend an annual peace vigil at Faslane (HM Naval Base Clyde) led by the Iona Community’s Wild Goose Resource Group and Scottish Christians Against Nuclear ...
Ecumenical approach is vital in an increasingly secular Europe
Speaking together with one voice is more important than ever in the light of Brexit says the President of the Conference of European Churches (CEC).
General Assembly rejects oil and gas company divestment call
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has decided that the best way to tackle the “very serious” issue of climate change is to continue engaging with fossil fuel ...
Guild celebrates “amazing” fundraising achievement
The Church of Scotland Guild has raised a total of more than £700,000 over three years for six life-changing projects in Scotland and beyond.
General Assembly calls for more "radical" strategic plan
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has rejected the proposed strategic plan for the next decade, opting instead to order the Council of Assembly to return in 2019 ...
Hundreds gather to celebrate 50th anniversary of woman ministers vote
Around 500 women ministers and their supporters brought traffic to a standstill in Edinburgh on Tuesday 22 May as they marked the 50th anniversary of a historic decision to ordain ...
Artist Rev Peter Gardner hopes to bring a sense of peace to the General Assembly
The iconic black and white corridor leading into the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly Hall has been transformed into a message of peace for this year’s annual gathering of the ...
Korean minister thanks Kirk for supporting peace efforts
A South Korean churchman has called for the “immediate” removal of all nuclear weapons across the world.
Glasgow Cathedral to screen Manchester Arena attack anniversary service
Glasgow Cathedral will host the live screening of a special service from 2-3pm on Tuesday 22 May to mark and reflect on the first anniversary of the Manchester Arena terror ...