St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh has welcomed the King and Queen for a private dedication of a memorial stone to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, which was carried out today (Wednesday 2 July) by Rev Dr
The Committee to Nominate the Moderator is now accepting recommendations for the person who will be nominated as Moderator of the General Assembly in May 2026. After moderating the business of the General Assembly, the
Christians are invited to gather for a peace vigil to say loudly and clearly to political leaders "No to Nuclear Weapons". The ecumenical event is being held outside the south gate of HM Naval Base
A Lothian congregation has been "blown away" by calculations showing it contributes almost £2. 7 million of community benefit to the parish it serves. Dalmeny and Queensferry Parish Church (DQPC), located west of Edinburgh, discovered
A legacy initiative involving the Church of Scotland has recently been recognised with two major national awards for its innovation and impact in fundraising. Faith Will, a collaborative campaign launched in June 2023 by Christian
The Church of Scotland is joining more than 100 charities and civil society organisations to tell Scottish MPs that it's not too late to change course on controversial social security cuts. A joint letter has
A statement from Rev Tommy MacNeil, Convener of the Faith Action Programme Leadership Team (FAPLT) and Dr Mike Cantlay, Convener of the Social Care Council, in response to the publication of the Scottish Government commissioned
The Moderator of the General Assembly is inviting church members to support Christian Aid in the work they do to support the most vulnerable and marginalised people in the world. Rt Rev Rosie Frew said
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has joined other prominent charities and groups to launch a campaign urging politicians to build a fairer society. 'Scotland Demands Better', which is being
When Rev John Purves arrived at his first charge, Drumchapel St Andrew's in Glasgow, some years ago, he admits it was a shock to the system. "I have never been conventional and there were people
A group of people including refugees and asylum seekers who have made Scotland their new home were given a real taste of local culture with a twist. Some 78 participants from more than 12 countries
The South Sudan Council of Churches has called for 70 days of prayers for peace for the whole country. The 70 days are to parallel the 70 years since an uprising began the process of
A Church of Scotland deacon has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his extraordinary "hands-on service" to his local community. James Hamilton DCS said it was a "huge surprise and shock"
Rt Rev Rosie Frew offers us her reflection on our troubled times and a prayer for peace. One look at the front page of a newspaper or a few minutes spent listening to the news
An Inverness church is offering a taste of things to come by holding a series of summer services on the site earmarked for its new home. But the congregation of St Columba Church, whose parish