Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to begin
Beginning on Thursday 18 January, churches around the world will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity over a period of eight days between the feasts of St Peter and St Paul. The annual
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Scottish MPs urged to reject controversial Rwanda Bill
Scottish MPs have been urged to resist passing the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill and to vote against any amendments that would create further restrictions on the lives of people seeking asylum. The
New look presbytery will bring new opportunities for Kirk across the Highlands and Islands
The beginning of 2024 marks the start of a new chapter for the Church of Scotland across the north of Scotland with the creation of Clèir Eilean Ì, a single presbytery which will cover almost
Borders' church completes "fabulous, welcoming and flexible" renovation
An ambitious project to renovate Eyemouth Parish Church in the Borders, which has improved the usable space available for the congregation and wider community, has been completed costing nearly £500,000. The changes have included installing
Help 'end decade of torment and tragedy' for refugee
The Scottish Government has been urged to help end a "decade of torment and tragedy" and reunite a refugee with her shattered family. The plea to assist Kaltouma Haroun Ibrahim, whose husband and two surviving
Two Readers recently set apart in Fife reflect on their journey
Two Readers, who are both based in Fife and who have recently been set apart, reflect on their journey to their new roles within the Church of Scotland. Providing Ministry of Word to congregations, such
Lochaber’s newest minister wants to build a church without barriers
Hospitality will be at the heart of ministry for Rev David Sim following his ordination and induction to the parish of Fort William Kilmallie, linked with Kilmonivaig. For Mr Sim, Christian hospitality is about much
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
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