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Alena Rogozhina

'Abandoned Artists' find new home in church community space

4 October 2024

An Edinburgh church has welcomed a group of "abandoned artists" into its community space. Corstorphine Old Parish Church is delighted to host the collective of displaced people who have settled in Scotland after fleeing war.

Edinburgh’s newest minister loves the diversity of city’s famous kirk

3 October 2024

One of Scotland's best known and most historic churches has gained a new associate minister with the ordination and introduction of Rev Susan Campbell MacGregor. Ms MacGregor was already serving at Edinburgh's Greyfriars Kirk as

The Moderator and his wife Christine greeted at the Synod of Livingstonia in Malawi

Church Moderator speaks of lessons from 'lifechanging' trip to Malawi

2 October 2024

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has reflected on the lessons from a "lifechanging" trip to Malawi at an event at the Scottish Parliament. Speaking at the Malawi Cross Party

Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson

Congregations encouraged to pray for peace in Lebanon

1 October 2024

Congregations across the Church of Scotland are encouraged to pray for peace in Lebanon as Israel intensifies its military invasion to target Iran-backed Hezbollah militants. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, Moderator of the General Assembly,

Jane Haining

Church volunteers in Budapest help protect village from flooding

1 October 2024

Two young people affiliated with the Church of Scotland in Hungary helped fill 11,000 sandbags to protect an historic village from flooding. Hanis Habila and Rebekah Shultes of St Columba's Church in Budapest sprung into

Toastie Thursday

MSPs hear how the 'humble cheese toastie' is bringing an Edinburgh community together

25 September 2024

The humble cheese toastie has helped break down barriers of class, age, race and outlook on life in an Edinburgh community, the Scottish Parliament has been told. Volunteers from two Church of Scotland congregations have

St Andrew's Book Festival

Minister joins Scottish literary stars at book festival

24 September 2024

A Church of Scotland minister is joining a host of contemporary Scottish literary greats at a major new book festival. Rev Neil Glover is taking part in the inaugural St Andrew's Book Festival in London

A family looks at an apartment block destroyed by a missile strike. Jalaa Street, Gaza City, 21 February 2024. Credit: Christian Aid/Omar Al-Qattaa

Christian Aid’s Gaza Appeal relaunched

23 September 2024

As the Middle East approaches the grim milestone of a year since the start of the most recent conflict, Christian Aid is re-launching its emergency Gaza Appeal to help those affected. Generous supporters of the

Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Rt Rev Dr Shaw J Paterson pictured in a church sitting with his arm over a pew.

Moderator to visit South West Presbytery

20 September 2024

The Moderator of the General Assembly is travelling to South West Presbytery to see the work done by the Church of Scotland within local communities. The trip, which takes place from 20-24 September, will include

Shaw Paterson Scottish Parliament

Church leaders hold 'constructive' social care sector talks with Scottish Government

19 September 2024

Faith leaders held constructive talks with the Scottish Government over improving pay for social care workers. Representatives of the Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church in Scotland met with Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary

Changing church suits second generation minister Louise

19 September 2024

With her lifelong involvement in the Church, Louise Purden was used to being asked if she would follow in her father's footsteps and become a Minister of the Church of Scotland. Her answer was always

St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh.

Experts needed to advise congregations on buildings

17 September 2024

Architecture professionals with a passion for ecclesiastical buildings and travel are encouraged to apply for three exciting new posts. The General Trustees of the Church of Scotland are recruiting Buildings Officers for Lothian and Borders...

Fairtrade Balerno Parish Church

Edinburgh church recognised for Fairtrade support

16 September 2024

An Edinburgh church has been recognised in the Scottish Parliament for its tireless contribution to the Fairtrade movement. Balerno Parish Church has been at the epicentre of the local community's work to support farmers in

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