Ahead of a Scottish Government ministerial statement on the Scottish Budget 2025-26 tomorrow, Emma Jackson, leader of the Church's Public Life and Social Justice Programme Group, explains why the time is right to have a
The Church of Scotland has presented a special Advent wreath to the Scottish Parliament for the first time to encourage members and staff to reflect on the true meaning of the season. The idea was
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has marked the start of Advent with a video. During the short film, Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson encourages us all to remember what
The countdown starts as Advent begins on Sunday 1 December running until Tuesday 24 December. This year, people from across the Church of Scotland are joining together to share their stories celebrating the season. The
Congregations in Edinburgh and Jerusalem will unite to pray for peace as they mark St Andrew's Day. The congregation of St Andrew's Jerusalem & Tiberias will host its annual service for the special day of
An Inverclyde church minister has urged members of the Scottish Parliament to lead with a vision of hope that "inspires people to come together". Rev Teri Peterson said they must encourage their constituents to put
A special service of thanksgiving was held to mark the 250th anniversary of a North Ayrshire church described as a "beacon of hope and service" to the community. Local dignitaries, representatives from youth and community
Church members are encouraged to listen to all those affected by or working in the criminal justice system - people in prison, their families, victims of crime, chaplains and prison staff. 'Hear My Voice' is
If might seem that Ian Morrison has enough to keep himself occupied as a consultant neurologist and specialist sleep consultant, but the Perth resident has found another way to serve as an Ordained Local Minister
The Moderator of the General Assembly is in London this week to discuss issues of mutual concern and interest to the Church with ecumenical and interfaith partners and political party representatives. Rt Rev Dr Shaw
Churches across the country were scenes of celebration this week as three new ministers were ordained into the Church of Scotland on the same evening. Rev Jonathan Lyall and Rev Christopher Watt have been ordained
Two young people from a Glasgow church organised a 12-hour football tournament to fund a "once in a lifetime" missionary trip to Rwanda. Luke Anderson and Adam Herbert of Sandyhills Parish Church persuaded around 60
As the UN climate summit COP29 gets underway, faith communities in Scotland have announced they'll be staging a service and silent prayer vigil "for brave and bold solutions". The event will take place at Canongate
Congregations are invited to mark the UN's 16 Days of Activism against gender based-violence, which runs from 25 November to 10 December, by taking part in 'The Red Chair Project'. The campaign, which is being
Church members are being encouraged to be a "light in the darkness" to help school pupils and students in Malawi reach their potential. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, the Moderator of the General Assembly, is