Rev Dr Martin Fair is Moderator Designate for 2020-21
A minister who set up a mental health support service following the suicide of Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchinson has been chosen to be the next Moderator of the General ...
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A prayer for radical change: Martin Fair
As the Church of Scotland continues its challenging work on the three-year radical action plan which was approved by this year’s General Assembly, we call on those from across the Church to join together in ...
Thy Kingdom Come increased its impact in 2019
The global prayer movement Thy Kingdom Come reached Christians in more than 170 countries in 2019 and 70% of those who took part felt more encouraged to share their faith. ...
Moderator to visit vital CrossReach services
Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, will spend four days next week visiting CrossReach social care projects to find out more about the charity's crucial ...
Kirk's Middle East Secretary speaks on Christians in Syria
As news came of renewed violence in Syria the Moderator Rt Rev Colin Sinclair has asked us all to pray for all who suffer in the conflict. We spoke to ...
Perth event aims to empower discussions around Christianity
Do you find the thought of talking about Jesus to friends, neighbours, classmates or colleagues daunting? Or are wondering what happens if people raise a challenging question or objection to ...
Fife woman recognised for running Sunday School for 51 years
A Fife woman has been recognised for leading a Sunday School for 51 years.
Moderator discusses the place of Church buildings in our emotions
Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, discussed the place of Church buildings in our emotions as he delivered the Scottish Churches ...
A prayer for radical change: Ruth Harvey
As the Church of Scotland continues its challenging work on the three-year radical action plan which was approved by this year’s General Assembly, we call on those from across the ...
Exciting new role for rural church champion
A champion of the Church in rural Scotland has been inducted into full-time parish ministry.
Moderator shares prayer for Syria
Following reports of renewed conflict in Syria, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, shares a prayer for peace and protection in ...
Church knitting group recognised in Scottish Parliament
A church knitting group has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament for its contribution to the community, including making special Harry Potter scarves for children in hospital.
Pioneering Kirk ministers talk about church without walls
Five ministers who are pioneering innovative ways of spreading the Gospel across Scotland are to provide a fascinating insight into their work.
Principal Clerk installed as chaplain to the Queen
A special church service to mark Rev Dr George Whyte’s formal installation as Chaplain-in-Ordinary within Her Majesty’s Household has taken place in Edinburgh this week. Dr Whyte, the Principal Clerk ...
Corstorphine churches work towards the living wage
Four churches based in West Edinburgh have started their journey towards becoming living wage employers.Corstorphine Old Parish, St Ninian's, St Anne's and St Andrew's Clermiston churches are working together to ...