Join us in praying for the nation at 7pm
The Moderator of the General Assembly invites you to join him in prayer at 7pm. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair gives thanks to God for protecting and shielding us and providing strength to men and ...
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Sermon - waiting is a 'spiritual discipline '
Waiting is a "spiritual discipline" that highlights our dependency on God, the Moderator of the General Assembly has said. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair said people must trust in Him if anything "worthwhile" is to ...
Watch the Assembly Trustees webinar
Around 1,000 people from across the country took part in a special webinar on Friday, 22 May, to learn how the Kirk's charity trustees and staff are tackling the challenges facing the Church of Scotland. ...
Stirling church praised in the Scottish Parliament as positive role model
A Stirling church has been praised in the Scottish Parliament for its ongoing work within the community during the Coronavirus pandemic. A motion laid down this week in Holyrood commended the "efforts of St Mark's ...
Scottish churches join together in call for prayer on Sunday
Church groups across Scotland are asking Christians once more to join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday evening. Across the country people have answered the call to pray at the same time each week ...
Glasgow church transported to Nepal during online worship
The congregation of Williamwood Parish Church on the south side of Glasgow was transported to Kathmandu in Nepal during their online worship last Sunday 17 May. Everyone who took part was thrilled to be joined ...
Immigration Bill will disadvantage people on lower incomes
Plans to introduce a post-Brexit immigration system to the UK will disadvantage people on lower incomes who have much to contribute to society, a Church of Scotland minister has warned. Very Rev Dr Susan Brown, ...
Moderator urges churches to support Thy Kingdom Come
The Moderator is encouraging everyone to join him in taking part in the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer movement. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair has backed the Scottish Church Leaders Forum in calling all Christians ...
Overseas partners make generous gifts to CrossReach
CrossReach care home residents affected by the health crisis will be able to see their families remotely thanks to generous grants from overseas partners. Two overseas churches have together donated more than £29,000 to CrossReach's ...
Moderator marks Mental Health Week with call for mutual support
Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair believes we all have a part to play in ensuring Scotland’s mental health crisis does not worsen due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Registration to join Assembly Trustees webinar now open
Registration to take part in a special webinar to learn how challenges facing the Church of Scotland are being tackled is now open. Up to 1,000 people are able to join the session organised by ...
Prayer - Lord God, hear our voices
The new Moderator of the General Assembly recites his first ecumenical prayer in his new role. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair took office during a special service at the General Assembly Hall in Edinburgh yesterday. ...
Tayside minister takes up role as Moderator of the General Assembly
A Tayside minister has been officially installed as the new Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, who will represent the Kirk at home and abroad for ...
Scottish churches join together in call for prayer on Sunday
Church groups across Scotland are asking Christians once more to join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday evening. This week's renewed prayer for those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic is signed by 13 Scottish ...
Church shows support to global partners during pandemic
The Church of Scotland has sent financial support to partner Churches across the globe to help them respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of £38,000 has been sent to eight churches that have long-standing ...