A prayer for radical change: Jo Love
Dear God, can we with confidence put presbytery and reform in the same sentence? We acknowledge the times when in good faith we have built scaffolding for our best work that has later suffocated its ...
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Drama Kirk invites you to an evening of Bible-inspired improvised comedy
Drama Kirk, who use drama to bring the Gospel to life, have planned an evening of Bible-inspired improvised comedy on Friday 1 November at 7pm in Hamilton Old Parish Church.
Kirk moves towards one-to-one discernment conversations
Those exploring a calling to one of the recognised ministries within the Church of Scotland will now be offered a one-to-one discernment conversation, as the Kirk moves away from the Vocations Conference approach and towards ...
Moderator praises CrossReach recovery service for providing “hope and healing”
Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has praised a CrossReach service which supports people as they overcome addiction for providing "hope and healing". Mr Sinclair made the ...
Grasping the Nettle events feature Vatican stargazer
The Pope's stargazer is visiting Scotland this week to attend a series of events aimed at exploring the evidence for God's existence. Brother Guy Consolmagno, an American research astronomer and director of the Vatican Observatory, ...
Jennifer Hamilton 1962-2019
All of her many friends and colleagues across the Church of Scotland were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jennifer Hamilton, Depute Solicitor of the Church, on Wednesday 23 October. Born and raised ...
Joy as minister takes up new post in Aberdeen
A former accountant raised in South Africa has been appointed as the new minister of an Aberdeen church.
A prayer for radical change: Richard Frazer
As the Church of Scotland continues its challenging work on the three-year radical action plan which was approved by this year's General Assembly, we call on those from across the Church to join together in ...
Kirk Moderator embarks on Lanark Presbytery visit
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, has begun his 10-day tour of Lanark Presbytery, where he will meet farmers, teachers, civic leaders and political representatives, ...
Hero minister who helped airmen escape prison honoured
A Church of Scotland minister who helped prisoners of war escape a hilltop fort through a sewer system has been honoured in France.
Social Care Council convener Bill Steele: 1949-2019
The Church of Scotland received sad news this week with the sudden loss of Bill Steele, convener of the Kirk's Social Care Council. Earlier this week, Bill supported the Moderator of the General Assembly of ...
Lomond Parish Church scoops environmental award
A church in the west of Scotland has become the first in the region to gain a prestigious environmental award after years of hard work. Lomond Parish Church has been recognised with an Eco-Congregation Scotland ...
Minister calls for free bus fares for young carers in rural Scotland
A Highland minister has called for the early implementation of free bus travel for young carers in rural Scotland.
Rev Dr Martin Fair is Moderator Designate for 2020-21
A minister who set up a mental health support service following the suicide of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchinson has been chosen to be the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of ...
A prayer for radical change: Martin Fair
As the Church of Scotland continues its challenging work on the three-year radical action plan which was approved by this year's General Assembly, we call on those from across the Church to join together in ...