Rev Dr Robert Calvert, a locum minister at Orwell and Portmoak Parish Church, has a personal connection with Ukraine and its people after spending time in the country training student pastors in urban ministry. Here, ...
A civic dinner was held in Aberdeen in honour of a Church of Scotland minister who has made a "unique contribution" to the city. It was hosted in the Town House last night by Lord ...
Church of Scotland members are preparing to 'welcome the stranger' by opening up their homes to Ukrainian refugees. Many have contacted the Faith Impact Forum to say that they want to provide a safe and
A minister has described how becoming an ordained local minister (OLM) has allowed her the flexibility to serve with the "the skills and gifts you bring as an individual". Rev Dr Fiona Tweedie, who is
An Edinburgh church has won a top award in recognition of its environmental practices and addressing the climate crisis. Greenbank Parish Church has been presented with an Eco-Congregation Scotland Gold Award. Assessors commended members for
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Lord Jim Wallace, has written a letter of support encouraging congregations to join in with this year's Thy Kingdom Come global prayer initiative, which
A new project spearheaded by a North Lanarkshire Church to support people living with addictions has been recognised in the House of Commons. The New Life Recovery Hub at South Wishaw Parish Church offers fresh
The newly established Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale has appointed its first clerk. Rev Julie Rennick said she is "delighted" to have been invited to take up the position as part of a move
Today, Tuesday 8 March, marks International Women's Day, a day celebrated by millions across the world. Here, Very Rev Dr Susan Brown, convener of the Church of Scotland's Faith Impact Forum, shares a prayer she
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is encouraging people to donate to charities supporting refugees from Ukraine. More than a million people have fled the conflict and have crossed borders
A congregation in Airdrie has unveiled a stunning environmentally friendly renovation of their church, former manse and hall. The changes at Cairnlea Parish Church have made their buildings more accessible and include flexible spaces to
To mark this year's season of Lent, which takes place between Wednesday 2 March until Thursday 14 April, congregations, church groups and our partner organisations are offering a selection of valuable resources to help you
The Church of Scotland is joining churches across Europe and around the world in inviting people to join a special prayer service for peace in Ukraine from 4-5 pm GMT on Ash Wednesday, March 2,
The Deputy President of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom has been appointed Lord High Commissioner to the 2022 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Rt Hon Lord Hodge said he is "delighted
More than 1,000 church leaders have urged the UK Government to "substantially" change the terms of the controversial Nationality and Borders Bill. Lord Wallace, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, is
A California based clergyman with a passion for supporting innovation within churches will visit Scotland in March to run workshops focusing on how congregations can thrive. Rev Lorenzo Lebrija, a priest within the Episcopal Church
Worship leaders across the Church are being encouraged to use a special ecumenical prayer for peace in Ukraine as part of their services this Sunday. It has been produced by the Scottish Church Leaders Forum
As Europe wakes this morning to news that Russia has launched an invasion of Ukraine, the Church of Scotland is calling on all parties to renew peacemaking efforts and prepare to offer humanitarian aid to
A former primary school teacher who grew up on a farm in the USA is today being ordained as a Church of Scotland minister. Dr Amy Bender will be inducted into her role at Keith
A minister has spoken of the "great joy" at being able to work closely with the local community within her priority areas parish. Rev Gillian Paterson, who was interviewed as part of the monthly 'Talking