CrossReach honours staff during 150th celebration
Inspirational people from across the Church of Scotland’s Social Care Council, CrossReach, were honoured last week during the annual employee awards ceremony.
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Commemoration services mark 25th anniversary of the RAF Chinook helicopter disaster
Two special commemoration services are being held on Mull of Kintyre tomorrow to mark the 25th anniversary of the RAF Chinook helicopter disaster.Relatives of the 29 people who died are expected to join members of ...
Minister with a passion for Gaelic takes up new role in Malawi
New mission partner in Malawi has a passion for Gaelic
Police Scotland chaplain in whirlwind tour to thank staff
A minister has embarked on a whirlwind tour of police stations and units across Scotland to express appreciation and admiration for officers and staff.
Prayer initiative Thy Kingdom Come begins
From Ascension to Pentecost Christians across Scotland will be taking part in Thy Kingdom Come, a global prayer movement in 114 countries.Starting on Thursday 30 May and continuing until Sunday ...
Assembly appoints 12 people to trustee body
The General Assembly has agreed to appoint 12 people to be Assembly Trustees. A selection committee convened by Very Rev Russell Barr presented the names to the General Assembly in ...
The Kirk's Housing and Loan Fund celebrates its 50th birthday
The Church of Scotland’s Housing and Loan Fund is celebrating 50 years since its inception this June. Over the years more than 1,000 people have benefited from its work. ...
Kirk pledges "we are with you" in response to Israel and Palestine review
The Church of Scotland has pledged to continue to maintain a presence in Israel and Palestine following a review of Kirk activities in the region.
Fresh call to save Chinook disaster records
The Church of Scotland has issued a fresh call on the Ministry of Defence not to destroy records relating to a RAF helicopter disaster 25 years ago.
General Assembly rejects divestment call
The General Assembly has recognised that the world is in the grip of a climate emergency but rejected calls for fossil fuel divestment.
Bo'ness school presented with this year's Moderator's Prize
A ‘Café Connect’ partnership between Bo’ness Old Kirk and Deanburn Primary School near Falkirk has been presented with this year’s Moderator’s Prize by Rt Rev Colin Sinclair. ...
First minister praises the Kirk for "enormous and highly valued contribution"
First minister Nicola Sturgeon has praised the Kirk for the "enormous and highly valued contribution" made across Scotland and beyond.Her comments came as she addressed the General Assembly of the ...
Artist Rev Peter Gardner returns to General Assembly with 'Sacred Chain' art installation
A new art installation by artist duo Gardner & Gardner has been unveiled at this year’s General Assembly 2019, using crocheted chains to depict the ‘sacred chains’ of Christ’s love. ...
General Assembly approves Radical Action Plan
A three-year radical action plan to reform the Church of Scotland has been approved by the General Assembly.
50 years of changing lives one stamp at a time
From helping the elderly in Bangladesh to funding mosquito nets in Kenya, the Church of Scotland's World Mission Stamp Appeal has supported life-changing projects around the world for 50 years.Since ...