Minister urges MSPs to be mindful of their words and actions
The new minister of an Aberdeen church said it was a “great privilege” to address the Scottish Parliament about the importance of words and actions.
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Edinburgh Play brings Easter story to life
Final rehearsals are underway for Edinburgh’s new Passion Play, which will be performed in Edinburgh city centre on Easter weekend.
Call to help agriculture industry further reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The Church of Scotland has backed a call for more action to help the agriculture industry reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Obituary: Rev Eric Douglas Aitken
Eric Douglas Aitken, known as Douglas, will be remembered by many people, from many different parts of the community, as a parish minister, local councillor, religious broadcasting producer, Rotarian, scouting ...
Lanarkshire town to stage the Easter story on an epic scale
An ambitious staging of the Easter story featuring a cast of 50 will bring the Gospel accounts vividly to life in Hamilton over the bank holiday weekend.
Human trafficking contrary to the will of God
A new resource is being developed to help congregations identify victims of human trafficking.
Church members gather to consider technology in worship
Kirk members, ministers and elders from across eight presbyteries attended a day consultation in Lanark to take a critical look at the use of technology in worship. ...
Minister honoured for serving his congregation for 40 years
A West Lothian minister has been honoured for faithfully serving his congregation for 40 years.
Church considering accepting contactless payments
The Church of Scotland is drawing up plans to accept contactless payments in a bid to boost donations.
Church leaders discuss challenges of the day with First Minister
Social isolation, loneliness and the “scandal” of child poverty. These are a few of the challenges facing the country today that church leaders have urged Scotland’s First Minister to address. ...
Video : Edinburgh church sets up new games cafe for homeless people
An Edinburgh church has launched a new games café for homeless people.
Kirk hosts Archbishop of York to discuss the Future Shape of Mission
The Archbishop of York, Most Rev Dr John Sentamu, has praised the Church of Scotland’s long tradition of evangelism, saying that ecumenical mission work is “what the Church of Jesus ...
Kirk minister leads service for bubonic plague victims
A Kirk minister conducted a special memorial service in Edinburgh to lay 17th Century bubonic plague victims to rest.
Kirk-backed projects scoop national youth work awards
Two projects supported by the Church of Scotland have been recognised by YouthLink Scotland awards for their outstanding work with young people.
Kirk discusses what it means to be Christian in a Brave New World
The Church of Scotland has joined three other churches to host a conference in Manchester this Saturday to look at what it means to be a Christian in the midst ...