VIDEO - Kirk members take part in climate strike march
VIDEO - Kirk representatives joined thousands of people in a school strike in Edinburgh today to demand urgent action on climate change.
News and events
Moderator embarks on Caithness Presbytery visit
This weekend, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, will be travelling to Caithness to spend a week meeting with locals, conducting worship services, visiting Wick Lifeboat ...
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. ...
'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 ...
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.