Church urged to be more "vocal" about challenging racism
The Church of Scotland must do more to stand up to racism, a minister has said. Rev Mandy Ralph urged office bearers, members and staff to be more "vocal" and publicly call out hateful and ...
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Shetland Church of Scotland launches online buildings consultation
Following the approval of the newly united Aberdeen and Shetland Presbytery's 10-year plan on Saturday 4 July, Shetland Church of Scotland is launching a new online consultation offering locals the chance to share their views ...
Kirk ministers to be called remotely
Congregations in the Church of Scotland will be permitted to meet remotely in order to call a minister, under new protocols approved today, reports Life and Work magazine. A Commission of Assembly, meeting by videoconference, ...
Fife elder tells us why she loves her church
Across the country churches large and small are making a difference in their communities with acts of kindness inspired by faith. During the lockdown, their contributions have offered a lifeline to many people confined indoors. ...
Christians encouraged to pray together at 7pm
The Moderator of the General Assembly is urging church members to come together and pray at 7pm. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair said he is delighted to have read that in the last couple of ...
Moderator pays tribute to "vital" NHS as it turns 72
The Moderator of the General Assembly has paid tribute to healthcare staff as the NHS prepares to mark its 72nd anniversary tomorrow. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair is encouraging people to take part in the ...
Churches join together in prayer on Sunday 5 July
This Sunday (5 July), Christians across Scotland will once again join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Acting in unity as they have throughout the health crisis, 14 churches and ...
It's a Fair Question: Robbie Robertson of Tide Lines talks about music and faith
The lead singer of Scots band Tide Lines has revealed that faith and church have always been part of his life. Robert Robertson said his Christian upbringing in Lochaber in the west Highlands has had ...
"Prayer Stations" erected in Edinburgh church garden
An Edinburgh church has set up "Prayer Stations" in its idyllic garden as an alternative to using the building which is still closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Kirk Session at St Michael's Parish ...
South Korean Christians donate COVID-19 testing kits
Presbyterians in South Korea have donated COVID-19 testing kits to the NHS to mark the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean war. The act of generosity was spearheaded by Rev Dr JunSoo Park ...
Churches call on UK Government to deter annexation of West Bank
The Moderator has joined church leaders from across the UK in calling on the Westminster Government to help deter annexation of the West Bank which could begin on 1 July. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair joined ...
Sermon - embrace the gifts God has given you
The Moderator of the General Assembly is encouraging Christians to embrace the gifts that they have been given. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair said church goers should also try and help people to discern which ...
A recipe for success - church has a 'stake' in Dracula legend
The wife of the creator of the world's most famous vampire helped raise money to renovate an historic Aberdeenshire church, it has emerged. Florence Balcombe contributed the recipe for the "Dracula Salad" to a pamphlet ...
Join Greyfriars Kirk to make your own ‘Lockdown Bobby’ with help from sculptor Mark Coreth
An historic Edinburgh church known around the world for the story of Greyfriars Bobby, is inviting budding artists to take part in a community art project in partnership with a renowned sculptor. Artist Mark Coreth ...
Join together in prayer with Scottish churches this Sunday
This Sunday (28 June), Christians across Scotland will once again join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14 ...
Living God who loves, hear our prayer
The Moderator of the General Assembly is encouraging Christians to come together in prayer at 7pm this evening. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair said: "I'm delighted to have read that in the last couple of ...