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Rev Kaye Gardiner

Joy as congregations welcome a newly ordained minister

20 June 2023

A former beauty therapist/barber who came to faith following a chance conversation with a waitress in Jamaica has been ordained as a Church of Scotland minister. Rev Kaye Gardiner has been inducted into Kenmure Parish

Sally-Foster-Fulton

Faith leaders voice fresh opposition to Illegal Migration Bill

19 June 2023

Scottish faith leaders have joined forces to voice their opposition to the UK Government's Illegal Migration Bill. Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Bishop Mark Strange, Primus

Rev Dr George Whyte

Former Principal Clerk awarded an OBE

17 June 2023

A former Principal Clerk and parish minister has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday honours. Rev Dr George Whyte, who retired last year after 41 years serving the Church of Scotland was given

Laura Digan enjoying some free time with her horse Cheeko

Talking Ministry: Laura Digan on breaking down barriers

16 June 2023

Laura Digan was perhaps always destined to be a minister - unlikely though that may once have seemed. Speaking as part of the Church of Scotland's monthly Talking Ministry series, Laura, who is now in

Probationer Kirk ministers

Hallelujah - meet the "inspirational" class of 2023

14 June 2023

Meet the next crop of Church of Scotland ministers - the class of 2023. The group attended the final conference of their probationer training period at the Conforti Institute in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire last weekend.

African congregation members lead praise at the Africa Day service

Barrhead Church celebrates Africa Day

9 June 2023

Vibrant sights and sounds from Africa thrilled a Renfrewshire church congregation in a special service of celebration. Worshippers originally from Nigeria, Malawi and Zambia brought the sights and sounds of their homelands to Sunday...

Childrens choir

Pioneering new choir for young people launched at Dundee Church

9 June 2023

A Dundee church is pioneering a new type of children's choir that channels pop, rock, soul, R'n'B and gospel music. Young people are welcomed into Downfield Mains Church every Sunday afternoon to sing catchy faith

Asylum seeker bus pass

Faith leaders call for asylum seekers to be given free bus passes

8 June 2023

Faith leaders are urging the Scottish Government to provide free bus passes for asylum seekers. The Scottish Religious Leaders Forum say that extending schemes already in place for people aged 5-22 and 60 plus would

Graeme Allan

Edinburgh elder to do sponsored walk in aid of children's cancer charity

7 June 2023

A Church of Scotland elder will walk 15 miles from Cockenzie and Port Seton Parish Church to Craigsbank Parish Church to raise money for a children's cancer charity. On Saturday 10 June, Graeme Allan, 41,

Rev Muriel Pearson

Top of the Crops - prestigious awards for Scottish Grove olive oil

2 June 2023

Olive oil produced in a grove supported by the Church of Scotland in Israel has scooped two international awards. Two varieties - the Cortina (Extra Positive Olive Oil) and Piqual (Extra Social Olive Oil) both

Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton

Moderator will take part in the Aberdeen Kiltwalk this weekend

1 June 2023

Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will be donning tartan and walking boots this weekend to take part in the popular Aberdeen Kiltwalk and to raise money

Lord Hodge giving his closing speech at the General Assembly

Lord Hodge praises "new and imaginative ways" the Church is serving communities

25 May 2023

The Lord High Commissioner, Lord Hodge, praised the "new and imaginative ways" the Church is serving communities in his closing speech to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland". When out and about I

Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton

Moderator tells Church members - 'Remember who you are'

25 May 2023

The Moderator of the General Assembly has issued a rallying call to Church of Scotland members and urged them to "remember who you are". Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton said they all belonged to the body

First Sea Lord Sir Ben Key addresses the General Assembly

Chaplains thanked for compassionate and insightful services role

25 May 2023

The military head of the Royal Navy has paid tribute to the role military chaplains play in making the UK's armed forces what they are today. The First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Ben Key, was

Church of Scotland

Church will remain "impartial" on Scottish independence

25 May 2023

The Church of Scotland has decided it would be "unwise" to take a corporate position on Scottish independence and on whether a new referendum should be held. The General Assembly reaffirmed a policy position to

Jonathan Brodie KC

Son of the manse appointed Procurator of the General Assembly

25 May 2023

The son of a minister who first attended the General Assembly 45 years ago has been appointed its new Procurator. Jonathan Brodie KC said he is "deeply grateful" to be given the opportunity to take

Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis speaking at the General Assembly

Chief Rabbi tells the General Assembly of journey towards healing through dialogue

25 May 2023

The Chief Rabbi has told the General Assembly that working together with the Church of Scotland there was a determination to "engage in a process of healing through dialogue" whilst acknowledging that "relationships are sometimes

Rev Karen Hendry

Church to re-examine opposition to Assisted Dying

24 May 2023

The Church of Scotland is to reexamine its opposition to Assisted Dying. Commissioners at the General Assembly voted in favour of exploring more deeply the diverse views held by Kirk members on the controversial subject.

General Assembly

Church instructed to prepare a statement of acknowledgment and apology for connection to slave trade

24 May 2023

The Church of Scotland has been instructed to prepare a statement of acknowledgment and apology for its involvement with and connection to historic chattel slavery. The General Assembly decided that the exercise should be done

Matthew Philip

Young people urged to join new branch of The Guild

24 May 2023

A Church elder from Aberdeen is encouraging young people to join a new branch of the Guild. Matthew Philip said the Young Adult Guild was a place for those aged 18-30 who are passionate about

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