Tribute to former Dean of the Order of the Thistle
Very Rev Gilleasbuig Iain Macmillan, a former Dean of the Order of the Thistle and minister of St Giles' for 40 years until 2013, died on 13 December 2023. Rev Dr Karen Katrina Campbell, who
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Light to the world: Church Moderator reflects on the season of Epiphany
In this article, which first appeared in the January 2024 edition of Life and Work, Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton reflects on the powerful message of the season of Epiphany. Strange that when we are in
A Christmas Day message
A message from the Moderator of the General Assembly on this special day. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton extends warm Christmas greetings to one and all. Thank you for joining us as we prepared the way
A prayer for the fourth Sunday in Advent by Rev Ruth Kennedy
An Advent prayer by Rev Ruth Kennedy, Minister at Sanctuary First and Digital Ministries Advisor, as we mark the fourth Sunday of Advent. Holy God, too wonderful for our humble and poor words and yet,
New Gaelic children’s Bible gets audio version
Support from the Church of Scotland has helped give voice to a new collection of Bible stories for the youngest reader. Funding from the Kirk's Gaelic committee has allowed the recording of an audio book
Culloden Christians unite to share Christmas cheer
Congregations in the Culloden and Ardersier area to the east of Inverness have joined forces to help spread some Christmas cheer. The Church of Scotland's Culloden and Ardersier congregation was among kirks from a cross-section
Local church provides more than 300 free hymn recordings for use across Scotland
A Midlothian parish church has developed a free, online archive of more than 300 hymns, which can be accessed for use by churches and organisations across Scotland. Cockpen & Carrington Parish Church first launched its
Tributes to a 'gospel enthusiast' who inspired, encouraged and served
Tributes have been paid to a beloved elder who dedicated himself to a wide range of projects to help the Church share the Good News of Jesus Christ. Richard Lloyd was described as a "gospel
Rev Alex MacCallum reflects on his first Christmas as a parish minister
Rev Alex MacCallum, minister of Kilmore and Oban, linked with Tiree, reflects on his first Christmas as a parish minister and the hope to be found in Jesus' words "Do not be afraid". The 43-year
Shoes Brothers channel Abba to celebrate community and Christmas
A minister and a priest from Irvine in North Ayrshire have teamed up for their annual Christmas extravaganza to celebrate life in the community they serve. The Shoes Brothers are Rev Neil Urquhart of Fullarton
A prayer for the third Sunday in Advent by Rev Sang Cha
An Advent prayer by Rev Sang Cha, minister of St Mungo's Parish Church in Alloa, as we mark the third Sunday of Advent. Salvation EternalYou came to us as the Eternal LightLux Aeterna. Your Light
St Giles' annual Advent appeal to support the most vulnerable
During the run-up to Christmas, the ninth Advent appeal at St Giles' Cathedral will see the congregation raising money to support some of the most vulnerable in Edinburgh. The annual fundraising drive is part of
Talking Ministry: Rev Andrea is a shepherd to all her flocks
Following the call of scripture to be a good shepherd has had rather literal repercussions for Rev Andrea Boyes. As she reveals in our latest Talking Ministry interview, it was pondering chapter 10 of the
UK Government urged to bring Glasgow refugee's family to Scotland after 10 years of separation
A distraught refugee has told of her agonising wait for a decision from the Home Office on whether she can bring her surviving family from war-torn Sudan to Scotland. Kaltouma Haroun Ibrahim is a valued
Moderator and Archbishop issue joint Christmas message
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and the Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh have released a joint Christmas message. The collaboration between Rt Rev Sally