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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to celebrate 1,700 years since the Council of Nicaea

14 January 2025

From Thursday 18 January, churches around the world will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity over a period of eight days between the feasts of St Peter and St Paul. The annual event,

New minister ready for wherever God calls

9 January 2025

A former charity worker is celebrating the end of a journey to become a Minister of Word and Sacrament which saw her combine her studies with the challenges of Covid and having a new baby

New Stirling minister celebrates her journey to ordination

8 January 2025

An ordination service is one of the most important events in the life of any new minister of the Church of Scotland, marking the next stage in their spiritual journey as they complete the qualification

Rev Neil Glover, author of Finding Our Voice.

Top 10 stories of 2024

31 December 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, we look back at the top 10 stories on the Church website that have filled us with hope, joy and challenged us to think more deeply about who we

Shaw Paterson

A Christmas Day message from the Moderator

27 December 2024

A message from the Moderator of the General Assembly on this special day. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson extends warm Christmas greetings to one and all. He said: "Jesus brought into our world hope, peace,

Friends from around the world watch new minister’s ordination

20 December 2024

Of the latest group of ministers to be ordained into the Church of Scotland, Rev Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye has certainly taken the longest journey, from Nigeria to Scotland - with a detour to India along the

Keith, St Rufus Church

New campaign to repair iconic Moray church steeple

19 December 2024

A campaign to raise money to repair an iconic Moray landmark is underway. The congregation of Kirk of Keith: St Rufus, Botriphnie and Grange Church need £135,000 to carry out important repairs to St Rufus

Food poverty

Opinion - Minister questions whether the will to eliminate poverty exists

19 December 2024

Churches are at the vanguard of supporting vulnerable people facing hunger and hardship, motivated by the teachings of Jesus Christ. Wellesley Parish Church in Methil, Fife is one such congregation and runs a project called

Northesk Church angels

Knitted angels bringing joy to East Lothian town

18 December 2024

Knitted angels have spread their heavenly wings to bring joy to people in an East Lothian town. More than 120 have been created and they have been placed on the railings at Northesk Church in

Dennistoun Parish Church

Glasgow church celebrates 150th anniversary

17 December 2024

The Moderator of the General Assembly took part in celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of a Glasgow church. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson said he was "delighted" to be part of the congregation of

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Church with links to legendary Scots author marks 200th anniversary

17 December 2024

A church with links to the famed Scottish novelist and poet Robert Louis Stevenson has celebrated its 200th anniversary. Broughton St Mary's Church in Edinburgh opened for worship on 12 December 1824 to serve the

From Z to A as Everisto’s Christian journey leads from Zimbabwe to Argyll

16 December 2024

When it comes to being bold for your faith and embracing change, Cowal minister Rev Everisto Musedza is leading by example. "I think my own experience has helped in the sense that I am saying

Rev Judith Macleod with fellow Highland Theological College students and lecturers

Former Eco-Congregation Scotland coordinator with a passion for social justice ordained

14 December 2024

A former Eco-Congregation Scotland coordinator with a passion for social justice has been ordained during a service at Hilton Church in Inverness on Monday. Rev Judith Macleod, who previously worked as a teacher, will now

Lewis baby bank founder celebrated for her community commitment

13 December 2024

An island midwife who is the driving force behind a church-based baby bank supporting families in need has been honoured with an award in recognition of her service to the community. Joanne Stewart of Uigean

Lady Elish Angiolini

Lady Elish Angiolini appointed as Lord High Commissioner to the 2025 General Assembly

12 December 2024

A trailblazing lawyer who was Scotland's first female Lord Advocate has been appointed Lord High Commissioner to the 2025 General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Lady Elish Angiolini LT DBE PC KC FRSE, the

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