People must allow themselves to be led by the Holy Spirit
People must put "more trust and faith" in God and allow themselves to be led by the Holy Spirit as Jesus's disciples were. That is the message from the new Moderator of the General Assembly
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Christians standing together calling for peace in the Middle East
A minister said it was a privilege to stand alongside Christians from other denominations to call for peace in the Middle East. Rev Dr Grant Barclay, clerk to the Presbytery of Glasgow, said it was
Royal representative, the Duke of Edinburgh, calls on Church to continue being a force for good
The contribution of minsters and members of the Church of Scotland has been praised by His Grace, the Duke of Edinburgh, as he addressed the Kirk's annual General Assembly in Edinburgh. In at times very
Audio-visual technician recognised for 50 years of General Assembly service
An audio-visual technician who has supported the General Assembly for fifty years in a row has been recognised for his service. John Williams has supported the annual gathering in Edinburgh, which sets the policy direction
King expresses admiration for Church's "deep concern" for vulnerable people
His Majesty the King has expressed his admiration for the Church's "deep concern" for the most vulnerable people in society. He said it was "heartening" to know that it continues to promote the values of
Minister says it is a 'tremendous honour' to be elected Moderator of the General Assembly
A man who was expected to follow in the footsteps of family members and become a bricklayer has been elected the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Rt Rev Dr
Commissioners encouraged to attend General Assembly fringe events
A comprehensive programme of fringe events aimed at inspiring people committed and determined to moving a transformed Church forward are being held at the General Assembly next week. Described as varied and informative, they are
Showing love in action from pitch to pulpit
For probationer minister Dawn Westwood, sharing the message of God's love can be shared in a sports kit just as naturally as in a clerical collar. Dawn, who is currently completing her probationary period at
Iconic Linlithgow Spire Restored to Gold
An iconic church spire in Linlithgow, West Lothian, is once again gleaming golden following the successful completion of a £400k restoration project that has saved it from potential collapse. The Crown of Thorns spire of
Minister who survived cancer twice recognised in Scottish Parliament
A minister raising money for charity through a Swimathon event after she survived cancer twice has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament. The motion, which was lodged by Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden,
Former Moderator receives King’s Medal for coronation role
A former moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has been honoured by His Majesty King Charles III. Very Rev Dr Iain Greenshields was awarded the King's Medal for the key role
Time to step up - collective action on climate change is a scientific and moral imperative
Scotland's inability to meet key climate change targets must be a "wake-up" call for all of society and failure to work openly and collaboratively to drive progress will have grave implications for the planet. This
Berwickshire church hosts new remembrance service for lost fishermen
A special remembrance service for people who lost their lives while fishing at sea is being held at a Scottish Borders church. The first annual National Fishing Remembrance Day will be marked at Eyemouth Parish
New book is minister’s manifesto for a stronger Church
A new book set to be launched at this month's General Assembly asks how the Kirk can throw off the image of one of Scotland's most famous fictional ministers and replace Jolly with true joy.
Contemporary hymn supplement to explore current issues
A new supplement to the Church Hymnary is being launched later this month which hopes to encourage congregations to renew and reinvigorate their worship. Titled 'God Welcomes All', it includes over 200 hymns and songs