Church roadshows give cause for hope for tomorrow
Church members across Scotland and beyond are being invited to share their own good news in a series of in-person and online events. Under the banner "Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow ! ", Neil
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Tackling poverty should be central to Scottish Government plans says Church
The Church of Scotland has signed an open letter to the First Minister urging him to prioritise policies aimed at ending poverty ahead the Programme for Government announcement. The letter, organised by Poverty Alliance with
Kirk joins Waldensian Church for 850th celebrations
Representatives of the Church of Scotland recently travelled to Italy to join the Waldensian Church in celebrating their 850th anniversary. The Waldensians, who trace their founding to Peter Waldo in 1173, are adherents of a
New book shares the flavours of ministry experience from Orkney to Afghanistan
Stories from a varied career in ministry have been collected in a new book that sets out to reflect the realties of life in the Church of Scotland. "Oh All Right Then" by Orkney minister
Church Moderator marks the start of the Season of Creation
Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, marks the start of the Season of Creation which begins today and will run until Friday 4 October. He
Join in with the Guild’s Annual Gathering
Over 700 Church of Scotland Guild members will come together for the Annual Gathering, with more joining online, on Saturday 7 September 11am - 4pm This year's theme is 'Sure Foundations' and the event will
Kirk opposes scrapping free travel plan for asylum seekers
The Church of Scotland has opposed plans by the Scottish Government to scrap the commitment to a free bus travel pilot scheme for people seeking asylum. A joint letter signed by more than 50 refugee
Church launches competition to design new flag for historic village
A South Lanarkshire church is today launching a competition to create a new official flag for the historic village it serves. Bothwell Parish Church has teamed up with a local development charity, Bothwell Futures, and
Trailblazing pastor discusses church twinning and life in the Middle East
A trailblazing pastor who became the first woman in the Middle East ever to be ordained has spoken of the special relationship she has built with the Church of Scotland through twinning. Rev Rola Sleiman,
Conference to examine relationship between churches and Scottish Parliament
A special conference is being held to mark the 25th anniversary of devolution and the Christian church's relationship with the Scottish Parliament. The one-day event at the Assembly Hall in Edinburgh on 4 September will
Refugee family separated for 10 years finally reunited in Glasgow
A mother living in Glasgow has been finally reunited with her surviving family from war-torn Sudan after 10 years apart. Kaltouma Ibrahim said she was "happy beyond words" that a campaign led by the Church
Forgan Church celebrates 900 years
Newport-on-Tay Church of Scotland in Fife celebrated the 900th anniversary of a church being in Forgan parish. The church, which is in the old parish of Forgan, celebrated the achievement on Sunday 18 August with
Holyrood recognition for congregation's mission outreach work
An East Renfrewshire church has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament for its mission outreach work. MSPs thanked Neilston Parish Church for its commitment to facilitate "meaningful social engagement" for local people. A motion lodged
Trainee minister makes long postponed leap of faith, all in a good cause
A trainee minister has succeeded in making his own much delayed leap of faith, in the process raising hundreds of pounds for a charity that is dear to his heart. Tommy MacGregor from Dingwall faced
Praise for 'vital' life-changing addiction recovery project
A project spearheaded by a North Lanarkshire Church does "brilliant work" to help people overcome addiction. That was the view of UK Government Minister for Scotland Kirsty McNeill who recently visited New Life Recovery Hub