Kirk's Middle East Secretary speaks on Christians in Syria
As news came of renewed violence in Syria the Moderator Rt Rev Colin Sinclair has asked us all to pray for all who suffer in the conflict. We spoke to the Church's Middle East Secretary ...
News and events
Perth event aims to empower discussions around Christianity
Do you find the thought of talking about Jesus to friends, neighbours, classmates or colleagues daunting? Or are wondering what happens if people raise a challenging question or objection to which you're unable to respond? ...
Fife woman recognised for running Sunday School for 51 years
A Fife woman has been recognised for leading a Sunday School for 51 years.
Moderator discusses the place of Church buildings in our emotions
Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, discussed the place of Church buildings in our emotions as he delivered the Scottish Churches Trust's Marion Fraser Lecture on ...
A prayer for radical change: Ruth Harvey
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 ...
Exciting new role for rural church champion
A champion of the Church in rural Scotland has been inducted into full-time parish ministry.
Moderator shares prayer for Syria
Following reports of renewed conflict in Syria, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, shares a prayer for peace and protection in the region. Dear God,We pray ...
Church knitting group recognised in Scottish Parliament
A church knitting group has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament for its contribution to the community, including making special Harry Potter scarves for children in hospital.
Pioneering Kirk ministers talk about church without walls
Five ministers who are pioneering innovative ways of spreading the Gospel across Scotland are to provide a fascinating insight into their work.
Principal Clerk installed as chaplain to the Queen
A special church service to mark Rev Dr George Whyte's formal installation as Chaplain-in-Ordinary within Her Majesty's Household has taken place in Edinburgh this week. Dr Whyte, the Principal Clerk of the Church of Scotland, ...
Corstorphine churches work towards the living wage
Four churches based in West Edinburgh have started their journey towards becoming living wage employers.Corstorphine Old Parish, St Ninian's, St Anne's and St Andrew's Clermiston churches are working together to ...
New Tool Offers Deprivation Statistics for Every Parish
This Challenge Poverty week churches across Scotland are welcoming a new online tool, which allows anyone to see at a glance what their area looks like in terms of poverty— ...
A prayer for radical change: Dana McQuater
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 backs Challenge Poverty Week 2019
Churches across Scotland will be taking part in Challenge Poverty Week, which this year runs from 7-13 October 2019. Created by the Poverty Alliance partnership, the week-long campaign gives us the opportunity to raise our ...
New community hub church in heart of regeneration area opens
An iconic new £2.5 million community hub church at the heart of the biggest regeneration project in Scotland is officially opening tomorrow.