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The Church and the legacies of slavery

28 April 2023

A new report on the Church of Scotland's connections to the transatlantic slave trade has been published. The research covers a 131-year period between the Act of Union in 1707, which led to the creation

Moderator

Progress on reforms will top the agenda for 2023 General Assembly

27 April 2023

The Church of Scotland's 2023 General Assembly will meet in the Assembly Hall in Edinburgh from Saturday 20 May to Thursday 25 May. The General Assembly makes Church law, reviews work that is underway and

Rev Scott Rennie leads a service at Crown Court Church

Crown Court Church to host special pre-coronation London service

26 April 2023

Crown Court Church in Covent Garden, the Kirk's oldest congregation in England, will play host to a celebration of the upcoming Coronation with a special service this Sunday, on the same weekend that the Stone

Church marks royal event with celebration of local heroes

21 April 2023

Airdrie's New Wellwynd Parish Church is celebrating King Charles III's coronation by helping good causes in the area at the new monarch's own suggestion. In addition to opening on Saturday, 6th May, to allow people

Aniko Schutz Bradwell leads an outdoor service

Talking Ministry: Making the world a better place

19 April 2023

Parish minster Rev Anikó Schütz Bradwell has spoken of the importance of providing more than just spiritual support as part of her Christian service. Ms Schütz Bradwell, who has been minister of the joint parish

Rev Drew Gebbie

MSPs must embrace Christ's example of 'servant leadership'

18 April 2023

As the focus of Scottish politics remains largely concentrated on the difficulties faced by one party, a minister has reminded MSPs of the "stress and anxiety" felt by thousands of people due to the ongoing

The Moderator, Iain Greenshields, making a visit to a church

Moderator will meet people across Clyde Presbytery during pastoral visit

14 April 2023

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, will begin a busy programme of events in Clyde Presbytery this weekend for a visit which will include an ecumenical

Maundy Money Church of Scotland

King Charles thanks church members for their service with Maundy money

6 April 2023

King Charles will today personally thank Church of Scotland members for their work to make a positive difference in the lives of people in their communities. The 15 men and women will be presented with

Rev Barry Hughes standing outside St Mark's Church, Raploch.

Conference shows how churches can welcome New Scots

4 April 2023

As migration and the question of how the UK treats people seeking asylum dominate headlines, Christians from a wide range of backgrounds gathered to discuss their role in welcoming New Scots. The Journeying with New

Clare MacKenzie and some of the Avondale Home residents with their new shawls

Lanarkshire knitters give the gift of prayer

4 April 2023

A leading light of the Church of Scotland Guild in Lanarkshire has been thanked for a half century of continued service with the award of a 50 years long-service certificate. Clare MacKenzie, who is member

Men in deep discussion during an all male workshop

Workshop to highlight men’s role in tackling violence against women

3 April 2023

Men are being invited to learn how they can play a part in preventing violence against women at an online workshop. The men-only event, "What's a Man to Do? ", will run between 6. 30pm

Dr Nathan Hood

Tolkien talk returns by popular demand

30 March 2023

An Edinburgh theology scholar is making a return visit to Middle Earth for another look at the spiritual influences which inspired Lord of the Rings author JRR Tolkien. Last November, Dr Nathan Hood, the current

Lego figures recreate the crucifixion

Fun Lego video shares Easter message in Gaelic and English

29 March 2023

A fun and interactive video series which combines Lego with the Gaelic language to bring the Bible to life is building on a successful Christmas release with a new film for Easter. The intergenerational Easter

Greenshields-Holyrood

'We pray that God is with the new First Minister'

28 March 2023

The Moderator of the General Assembly has congratulated Humza Yousaf on his election as the new First Minister of Scotland. Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields said he prayed that God would be with him as

Orkney minister Marjory MacLean joins RAF veteran Simon Brodie at the monthly veterans' breakfast club meeting in Kirkwall.

Orkney minister recalls pioneering Royal Navy chaplaincy

28 March 2023

Britain's "least qualified" staff member at the UK's Commando training centre has been recalling her pioneering career as a Royal Navy chaplain following a busy meeting of service veterans, serving personnel and their families in...

Rev Fiona Smith

Church of Scotland welcomes Scottish Government strategy for Faith and Belief

22 March 2023

The Church of Scotland has welcomed a new strategy from the Scottish Government that aims to strengthen communication, engagement and collaboration between Scottish Government and Scotland's diverse faith and belief communities. The strategy was...

Rev Seoras Orr and his wife Debbie with their children Sullie and Madeline.

Talking Ministry: “Having fun at Church is really important”

16 March 2023

There was a time when his former session room was lined with portraits of Bellie and Speymouth ministers, Rev Seòras Orr's predecessors, and he admits there were times he wondered what they might have made

Iain Greenshields wearing a kilt standing beside a fireplace

Moderator to take part in Kiltwalk to raise money for Christian Aid's East Africa Hunger Appeal

14 March 2023

The Moderator of the General Assembly is taking part in a Kiltwalk to raise money for Christian Aid in South Sudan. Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields will join Scotland's largest mass participation walking event on

Rev David Nicolson stands outside Erskine Parish Church

Erskine church’s £9000 award will help it continue community role

13 March 2023

A Clydeside church can continue to provide a haven for its local community after securing a £9000 award towards vital repairs. Erskine Parish Church is among more than 320 organisations across the country sharing in

The Moderator delivered the Loyal Address to King Charles III on Thursday 9 March

Moderator delivers Loyal Address to King Charles III

10 March 2023

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly, has delivered a Loyal Address to His Majesty King Charles III, as part of a tradition that stretches back to the 17th century. The Church

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