New Edinburgh church cafe hopes to help banish loneliness
An Edinburgh church has started a new community pop-up café to try and tackle loneliness and boost community cohesion.
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Belhelvie Church gets back to nature
A country church in Aberdeenshire is pioneering a scheme that links congregations with conservation groups to manage their grounds for wildlife. Belhelvie Church, around 9 miles north of Aberdeen, is one of the first churches ...
A prayer in challenging times — Iain McLarty
Over the coming weeks, as the UK faces huge changes in our relationships with the EU and as Rt Rev Susan Brown, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the ...
Christian Aid launches emergency appeal after Cyclone Idai
Christian Aid have launched an appeal to support people in Malawi and Zimbabwe where Cyclone Idai has left behind catastrophic flooding and destruction. More than 145 people are reported killed ...
Rev James McNeil leads Time for Reflection at Scottish Parliament
Rev James McNeil of Alva Parish Church gave a thought-provoking Time for Reflection talk at the Scottish Parliament onTuesday 19 March, 2019.
Church holds first Sunday service in care home
A South Lanarkshire church has held its first ever Sunday service in a residential nursing home.
New Zealand attacks - Christians and Muslims stand "shoulder to shoulder" in condemnation
The Christian and Muslim faith leaders in Scotland have issued a joint statement to condemn the "deeply shocking" terrorist attacks in New Zealand.
Government minister congratulates CrossReach on 150 years of “vital” services
Scottish Government minister Aileen Campbell has congratulated CrossReach for its "dedication" and for 150 years of "vital" services to social care.Speaking at an event at the Scottish Parliament Ms Campbell, ...
New Zealand tragedy - a prayer
A prayer for New Zealand and the world
A prayer in challenging times—Wendy Lloyd
Over the coming weeks, as the UK faces huge changes in our relationships with the EU and as Rt Rev Susan Brown, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the ...
Kirk elder donated a kidney and saved a stranger's life
At first glance they look just like two ordinary women enjoying a drink together and catching up.But they share a unique bond and Margaret Jackson would not be living the ...
European Churches and Christian NGOs to reaffirm Scotland's ties with Europe
Christians from across Europe will attend a conference in Edinburgh this week to discuss shared concerns about social justice and to reaffirm ties between nations, just two weeks before the ...
My Living Lent: Rev Jenny Adams
During the 40 day season of Lent, Christians may fast or give up some of their usual routine to give time to personal examination and to reflect on their relationship ...
Winning film shows God's love for the community
A rural church has won the Church of Scotland's 'Show and Tell' short film competition with an entry that was praised for showing "God's love for the community."After entering last ...
Kirk elders honoured for giving 4,000 years of combined service
Elders within the Presbytery of Hamilton are to be honoured for collectively giving more than 4,000 years of service to the Church of Scotland.
Stirling event encourages churches to engage with dementia-friendly projects
A conference highlighting the dementia-friendly community activities happening across Scotland and inspiring congregations to get involved is being held in Stirling on Friday 22 March.
Fresh call to recognise Israel and Palestine as two sovereign states
Life for millions of people in Gaza will only improve if the UK Government recognises Palestine and Israel as two sovereign states, a Church of Scotland minister has said.
VIDEO - Lord Mayor of the City of London hails digital project in Glasgow.
VIDEO - Lord Mayor of the City of London heaps praise on "great" digital community project in Glasgow.
A prayer in challenging times - Martin Johnstone
Over the coming weeks, as the UK faces huge changes in our relationships with the EU and as Rt Rev Susan Brown, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the ...
Moderator invites churches to ‘open their doors’ and reflect on Brexit
Our political leaders continue to wrestle with divisions over Brexit and our changing position within Europe and beyond. During her year as Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church ...