Church holds Christmas Eve party to support families facing hardships
A congregation is holding a special Christmas Eve party for the children of asylum seekers, refugees and people facing hardship due to changes to the benefits system.
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Congregations invited to make a film about their faith
Congregations, church groups, and Guild members are being encouraged to get creative by making a short film about their faith, with a prize on offer for the winning entry.
Youth leader gives MSPs a message of Interfaith hope
Some of the greatest challenges facing the world are best tackled by people of different faiths working together, MSPs have been told.
Rev Dr John McCulloch reflects on hope and peace this Advent
Rev Dr John McCulloch, the minister at St Andrew’s Scots Memorial Church in Jerusalem, has written a thought-provoking reflection on the season of Advent.
Renfrewshire church raises £7,500 for homelessness fundraising drive
A Renfrewshire church has raised £7,500 to combat homelessness through some of its members spending a night sleeping rough.
Carluke church signs giant Christmas card urging UK Government to act for peace
While many people are singing for peace this Christmas, members of St John’s Parish Church, Carluke, are also calling on the UK Government to act for peace as it supports ...
A message of hope and peace on Lockerbie air disaster anniversary
A “Walk of Peace” pilgrimage walk is being held to mark the 30th anniversary of the Lockerbie air disaster.
Former Citizen's Advice employee ordained in the Borders
A former Citizen's Advice employee has been ordained as a minister in the Scottish Borders.
Deaf congregation in Aberdeen welcomes new minister
Rev Mary Whittaker, who is the only Deaf minister across the Church of Scotland, has been inducted as minister to the deaf congregation of St John’s Church in Aberdeen and ...
'Support sensory garden plans instead of giving me 60th birthday presents'
The Moderator of the General Assembly is encouraging people to donate money to a Highland residential home instead of buying her presents for her 60th birthday.
"Innovative" Go For It backed projects announced
A Kirk project working with vulnerable people in Malta is just one of 10 programmes to benefit from an overall fund of more than £480,000 from the Church of Scotland. ...
Closure for mountaineer as remains of friends lost in Himalayas 30 years ago found
A Kirk official who spent weeks searching for two friends who disappeared in the Himalayas more than 30 years ago has spoken of his relief after their bodies were finally ...
Church backs call for Scottish Budget to 'Give Me Five'
The Church of Scotland is joining academics and anti-Poverty campaigners in a call for the Scottish Government's budget to include a new income supplement to tackle child poverty. ...
Churches recognising importance of intentional and specific ministry to fathers
An increasing number of Church of Scotland congregations are embracing the idea that, when it comes to reaching fathers, family ministry often needs to create spaces where dads, father figures ...
Congregations invited to tackle violence against women
The Church of Scotland is urging congregations across the country to sign up to a charter and publicly pledge support for eradicating violence against women, girls and children. ...