Church moves step closer to conducting same-sex marriages
The Church of Scotland has moved a step closer to allowing some Ministers and Deacons to conduct same-sex marriages in the future.
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Moderator installed at General Assembly 2018
Rt Rev Susan Brown has been installed as Moderator of the Church of Scotland’s 2018 General Assembly during Saturday’s opening ceremony.
Church must be allowed to play a full part in supporting the vulnerable
Governments, councils and charities must take the Church of Scotland more seriously and work with it in partnership to tackle some of society’s most challenging problems, a former Moderator has ...
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland opens
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland officially opens in Edinburgh today (May19) for a week of debate and decision making.
Princess Royal endorses new book on role of London Kirk in Great War
The Princess Royal has endorsed a new book about the “extraordinary” contribution of Scots in London during the First World War.
Glasgow youth workers form Iceland partnership to help end gender based violence
A group of Glasgow youth workers has launched a ground-breaking partnership with colleagues in Iceland to tackle gender based violence.
Church of Scotland welcomes decision to cap betting stakes
The Church of Scotland has joined other churches across the UK to welcome the Government’s decision to cap bets on fixed odds betting terminals, saying unlimited betting can “destroy lives.” ...
Home Secretary to investigate decision to deny Kirk minister British citizenship
Theresa May has ordered her new Home Secretary Sajid Javid to investigate why a “valued” and “hard working” Church of Scotland minister has been denied British citizenship. ...
Youth Moderator goes the extra mile for Christian Aid
The Kirk's Youth Moderator will don his running shoes and take part in the annual Edinburgh Marathon to fundraise for Christian Aid later this month.
Church of Scotland urges end to violence on Israel border with Gaza
The Church of Scotland stands in solidarity with both Palestinians and Israelis who are working to bring an end to the unbearable suffering that has escalated in the lead up ...
Hollywood star opens community bank in Edinburgh
Hollywood film star Michael Sheen has officially opened a new branch of a community bank spearheaded by a Church of Scotland minister.
Walking with Moderator-Designate Rev Susan Brown
In the 50th anniversary of the historic decision by the Church of Scotland to ordain women as ministers, Rev Susan Brown is the Moderator-Designate of this year’s General Assembly. Here, ...
Inverness church's community project shortlisted for prestigious charity award
Ness Bank Church’s food bank project, Inverness Foodstuff, has been named a finalist in this year’s Scottish Charity Awards.
New faith leaders action plan to prevent genocide
A senior United Nations official has hit out at “cynical” and “manipulative” politicians who exploit fear to win votes.
Christian Aid's charity sale opens in Edinburgh with rare and prized collectables
The annual Christian Aid sale returns to Edinburgh’s St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church this Saturday, with a selection of rare and prized items being sold to raise money ...