Growing wave of momentum for statue of Jane Haining
Momentum is growing for a statue to be erected in honour of Scotland's heroine of the Holocaust. MSPs and MPs have said it would be an appropriate way to recognise the bravery and sacrifice of ...
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CrossReach condemns attitudes to children in care
Paul Gilroy, Head of Service (Children and Families) for the Church of Scotland's care arm, CrossReach, has written a blog post criticising the attitudes of some communities and local authorities to children in care, describing ...
Christian girls wore yellow stars on their uniforms in act of solidarity
Christian children sewed yellow stars onto their uniforms and walked hand in hand with their Jewish schoolmates through the streets in an act of defiance against the Nazis, it has been revealed. Dr Ninon Leader, ...
Tartan Pimpernel war hero minister goes home to Paris
A war hero Church of Scotland minister is set to loudly condemn the Nazis from the pulpit once again. Rev Dr Donald Caskie's protestations against the rise of fascism 80 years ago will reverberate around ...
Moderator joins church leaders to call for end to Brexit bitterness
Rt Rev Colin Sinclair has joined 10 other church leaders from across the UK in signing a statement calling for an end to the bitterness and divisions of Brexit. "As Church leaders, we are united ...
Delight as three friends ordained into ministry on same day
Three friends who carved out successful careers in caring professions are today being ordained as Church of Scotland ministers. Dr Sonia Blakesley, a former GP, is being inducted into St Mark's Oldhall Parish Church in ...
Glasgow minister recognised for social justice work
A Church of Scotland minister in Glasgow has been honoured for his commitment to social justice and improving people's lives. Rev Brian Casey of Springburn Parish Church has been recognised by the John White Little ...
Kirk announces membership of new Forums
The Church of Scotland has formally appointed conveners, vice conveners, interim heads and members of the two new Forums: Faith Nurture and Faith Impact. The formation of the two new Forums was approved by the ...
Moderator urges people to "stand together"
People need to "stand together" more than ever to tackle increasing division in society, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has said. In an historic address within the House of ...
Genocide hero gifted cow named after Scotland's national poet
A man who saved the life of a baby during the Rwanda genocide has been presented with a cow named after Scotland's national poet. "Burns" is a thank you gift for Amiel Mbarubukeye who found ...
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
Beginning on Saturday 18 January, churches around the world will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity over a period of eight days. The annual event, which first began in 1908, is designed to ...
On a wing and a prayer - rugby player 'tackles' new challenge as minister
An amateur rugby player nicknamed the "Vicar of Libby" by his teammates is set for kick off as a parish minister in Aberdeen. Former fitness instructor Jonny Clipston is being ordained and inducted into Newhills ...
Praise the Lord - new expression of church officially launched
A worshipping community in North Lanarkshire is being formally established as the Church of Scotland's newest congregation this weekend. It will become officially known as Moodiesburn Parish Church in an historic move described as a ...
Edinburgh conference aims to renew vision of women in ministry
Looking to form or renew a clear vision for 2020? Women who are either serving in ministry or are partners of those serving are invited to attend a day conference in Edinburgh on Saturday 1 ...
Practical Christianity in action - Street Pastors bound for Caithness
Plans are underway to introduce a world renowned pastoral support service in the far north of Scotland. Street Pastors could be patrolling the streets of Wick and Thurso in Caithness on Friday and Saturday nights ...
MSPs urged to help build a land where everyone is valued and welcomed
Members of the Scottish Parliament have been urged to help build a land were love dwells and all people can safely live. The call was made by Rev Sarah Nicol, minister of St Cuthbert's Parish ...