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Rev Simon Hessett Fife

Appointment of new Fife Pilgrim Way pastor a "breath of fresh sacred air"

11 June 2025

A new pastor has been appointed to work with people walking and cycling the Fife Pilgrim Way. Rev Simon Hessett will take up his part-time position on 21 July and is looking forward to working

A new chapter begins for Brussels church as OLM is ordained

9 June 2025

New Ordained Local Minister (OLM) Rev David Lloyd, celebrated his ordination at an opportune time for his Brussels kirk. Mr Lloyd's ordination coincided with the announcement from Interim Moderator, Rev. Jimmy Brown, that Brussels St...

Gaza war

Church writes to Foreign Secretary about Gaza war following General Assembly

6 June 2025

The Church of Scotland has urged Foreign Secretary David Lammy MP to ensure that the UK Government does all it can to help permanently end the war in Gaza. Last month, the General Assembly condemned

Tabeetha School Israel

Hope at every desk - new fundraising campaign launched to support Church of Scotland school in Israel

5 June 2025

A Christian school in Israel has launched a new fundraising campaign to ensure it continues to play a vital role in advancing peace, hope and co-existence. Tabeetha School in Jaffa educates children and young people

Sandy Rodger Martin Reid

Son reunited with war hero Kirk elder's lost WW2 documents

31 May 2025

A man has been reunited with priceless Second World War documents that belonged to his hero father that were found hidden at the back of a drawer 18 years after he died. Sandy Rodger responded

Members of Dalmeny and Queensferry Church proudly display their Gold Award Certificate outside Queensferry Church, standing in front of the new bike rack – one of the many sustainable initiatives that contributed to the assessment.

Dalmeny and Queensferry Parish Church receives prestigious Eco-Congregation Scotland Gold Award

30 May 2025

Dalmeny and Queensferry Parish Church has been named an Eco-Congregation Scotland Gold Award winner, making it only the 12th congregation in Scotland to achieve this recognition. The award celebrates the church's commitment to environmental...

Capital elder steps out to aid young cancer patients

28 May 2025

Edinburgh elder Graeme Allan is once again breaking out his walking shoes in support of some of Scotland's youngest cancer patients in what is now an annual tradition. This is the third successive year that

General Assembly clapping

Moderator reflects on challenging yet inspiring General Assembly

22 May 2025

The 2025 General Assembly has come to a close and Church of Scotland members have been urged to go out into the world and make disciples. Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly,

‘We must be present, prophetic and purposeful’: General Assembly renews commitment to justice, peace and care for creation

21 May 2025

The Church of Scotland heard an invitation to renew its work in the words contained in Micah 6:8, "what does the Lord require of you, to act justly, love mercy and walk humbly with our

Ecumenical group at the General Assembly

General Assembly hears an ecumenical vision for the Church Universal

21 May 2025

Rev Ross Blackman, convener of the Ecumenical Relations Committee, presented the committee's report which lays out a vision of the Church of Scotland as an active and essential part of the Catholic and Universal Church.

Young care resident receive

Loving care at the core of CrossReach mission

21 May 2025

Social care in Scotland is under unprecedented pressure, but debates about funding overlook its core purpose: delivering compassionate care to those in need. That was the message of the convener of the Church of Scotland's

The top table at the General Assembly

The General Assembly replies to the letter from His Majesty The King

21 May 2025

The General Assembly has replied to the letter from His Majesty King Charles III, which reaffirmed the King's pledge to "preserve and uphold the rights and privileges of the Church of Scotland", acknowledging "with Gratitude

Christina Paterson

'Extraordinary' Guild members applauded for raising £553,318 for life-changing projects

21 May 2025

The General Assembly has commended the Guild's extraordinary work, as it emerged that it has raised £553,318 for its six project partnerships. Described as a labour of love, members have been true to the principles

Faith Action vice-convenor, Rev David Clarkson.

New initiatives shine a light in the darkness

20 May 2025

A call to get up and move forward to better days ahead was issued to the General Assembly as Rev Tommy MacNeil, convener of the Faith Action Programme Leadership Team (FAPLT), presented its annual report.

Rev Dr John Ferguson

Church recognises diversity of opinion but reaffirms opposition to Assisted Dying

20 May 2025

The Church of Scotland has reaffirmed its opposition to assisted dying. Members of the General Assembly rejected a motion that simply noted the diversity of theological views on the controversial issue and the integrity with

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