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Oh Camel ye Faithful - Motherwell church hosts colourful nativity

12 December 2024

A colourful nativity parade was organised by a North Lanarkshire Church featuring kings on horses, Mary and Joseph with a donkey and a legion of Roman soldiers. More than 400 people from Motherwell turned out

Scottish Parliament

MSPs urged not to penalise vulnerable groups for political gain

11 December 2024

The Church of Scotland and the Scottish Catholic Church have urged MSPs to resist pitting vulnerable groups in our society against one another and recommit to providing free bus travel for asylum seekers. Ahead of

Laying the wreath on the grave of Maister Low

Church Moderator marks 425 years of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

10 December 2024

The Moderator of the General Assembly preached at a service in Glasgow Cathedral marking 425 years of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, who has a strong

David McKee

Joy as former teacher prepares to be ordained as a minister

9 December 2024

A former high school teacher will today complete a 20-year journey and be ordained as a Church of Scotland minister. David McKee will be joined by family members, friends and colleagues to celebrate the momentous

Irn Bru New Kilpatrick Church

Made from girders? - Church's 'quirky' Advent message

5 December 2024

An East Dunbartonshire church is having is a 'fizzy good time' using Scotland's other national drink to celebrate the season of Advent. Members of New Kilpatrick Parish Church in Bearsden have used cans of Irn

St Machar’s Cathedral

New book about historic Aberdeen church published

4 December 2024

A new book about the story of an historic church in Aberdeen has been published in time for Christmas. St Machar's Cathedral - A Living History features over 150 stunning pictures and essays from a

Scottish Parliament

Opinion - let's have a conversation about Scotland's devolved tax system

3 December 2024

Ahead of a Scottish Government ministerial statement on the Scottish Budget 2025-26 tomorrow, Emma Jackson, leader of the Church's Public Life and Social Justice Programme Group, explains why the time is right to have a

Moderator Holyrood Advent

Moderator presents Advent wreath to Scottish Parliament

2 December 2024

The Church of Scotland has presented a special Advent wreath to the Scottish Parliament for the first time to encourage members and staff to reflect on the true meaning of the season. The idea was

Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson next to a star and a cross with a dove in the background

Moderator encourages us to remember the heart of Advent

1 December 2024

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has marked the start of Advent with a video. During the short film, Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson encourages us all to remember what

Love comes down at Christmas graphic on a pink background

The countdown to Advent 2024 begins

28 November 2024

The countdown starts as Advent begins on Sunday 1 December running until Tuesday 24 December. This year, people from across the Church of Scotland are joining together to share their stories celebrating the season. The

St Andrew's Scots Memorial Church in Jerusalem

Jerusalem and Edinburgh churches mark St Andrew's Day with special services

27 November 2024

Congregations in Edinburgh and Jerusalem will unite to pray for peace as they mark St Andrew's Day. The congregation of St Andrew's Jerusalem & Tiberias will host its annual service for the special day of

Minister urges MSPs to inspire people with 'hope' of better days ahead

26 November 2024

An Inverclyde church minister has urged members of the Scottish Parliament to lead with a vision of hope that "inspires people to come together". Rev Teri Peterson said they must encourage their constituents to put

Kilwinning Abbey Church

'Beacon of hope and service' Ayrshire church marks 250th anniversary

21 November 2024

A special service of thanksgiving was held to mark the 250th anniversary of a North Ayrshire church described as a "beacon of hope and service" to the community. Local dignitaries, representatives from youth and community

Rev Anne Stewart

Church members urged to listen to the voices of prisoners

20 November 2024

Church members are encouraged to listen to all those affected by or working in the criminal justice system - people in prison, their families, victims of crime, chaplains and prison staff. 'Hear My Voice' is

Ian Morrison

Talking Ministry: ‘If God has chosen me for ministry, anyone can be chosen for ministry’

19 November 2024

If might seem that Ian Morrison has enough to keep himself occupied as a consultant neurologist and specialist sleep consultant, but the Perth resident has found another way to serve as an Ordained Local Minister

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