Young people's fears over climate change must be listened to
Adults must listen to young people’s concerns about climate change and try and understand why they are profoundly worried about the future, a Church of Scotland minister has said.
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'Czech mate' for Lockerbie church
A congregation in the south of Scotland has called a new minister from the Czech Republic.
Congregation raises £4,000 to help disabled children have playpark fun
Disabled children will be soon having the time of their lives in an specially upgraded playpark.
Moderator calls for prayer as radical action continues
As the Church of Scotland continues its work on the agreed Radical Action Plan voted for by this year’s General Assembly, including the recent appointment of the new Chief Officer, ...
From darkness comes the light - new community support hub for Largs
A new community drop-in centre to support people going through hard times is opening in North Ayrshire next week.
Statement - recent sectarian violence in Glasgow
The Church of Scotland has released the following statement on the recent sectarian violence in Glasgow, and ahead of reports of a planned protest this weekend. Rev Dr Richard Frazer, convener of the Church of ...
Churches open their doors to speak about domestic abuse
A group of four Edinburgh congregations opened their doors to their neighbouring churches and communities on Saturday morning to begin a local conversation on domestic abuse.
Love and marriage - minister arrives in horse drawn carriage to get wed in own church
A minister brought a town to a standstill by arriving at her own church in a horse drawn carriage to get married.
Trip to Ghana will explore interfaith relations
A group made up of 12 Muslims and Christians from across Scotland will embark on a unique trip to Ghana to explore faith relations.During the 10-day visit, which has been ...
Ultramarathon pilgrim to run 340 miles for charity
A charity worker is setting out to run 340 miles from Carlisle to Edinburgh on the St Ninian's Way in a bid to help rebuild war-torn areas of Iraq.Throughout the ...
MSPs praise Edinburgh church as it celebrates 80 years
St Nicholas Church, Sighthill, in Edinburgh, is celebrating its 80th anniversary this month with a colourful celebration of Church life, including a service led by Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, the ...
Ten Must Know Bible Stories coming to every primary school in Scotland
A north-east church has launched new resources to help primary school children to learn about the bible.Following the success of 10 Must Know Bible Stories, Sue Thomson, a schools worker ...
Joy as new £2.3 million community hub church opens
A stunning new £2.3 million church building in Angus is officially opening tomorrow.
Kirk members praised to mark UN International Day of Charity
The Church of Scotland Guild has raised a staggering £5.2 million to help change the lives of tens of thousands of people.
Church welcomes fresh pledge to tackle 'climate crisis'
A reinvigorated commitment to tackle the “severe” climate emergency facing the world has been welcomed by the Church of Scotland.
'Concern' over funeral costs in Scotland
A new report calculates that funeral poverty across the UK has risen 12% this year to a "staggering" £147 million and shows no sign of slowing down.