Historic church welcomes kirk’s newest minister
A former IT expert who gave up a jet-setting career to train as a minister has been ordained at the historic Church of the Holy Rude in Stirling. Rev Simon Hessett will stay on as
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Moderator embarks on Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles tour
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is embarking on the first leg of a tour across the Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles this week. Rt Rev
Church-goers whisked back in time as mysterious box hidden for nearly 100 years is opened
Church members in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire were whisked back in time and given a fascinating insight into the life of the congregation nearly 100 years ago. A mysterious time capsule was discovered hidden inside New
Edinburgh church raises £10,000 for blood cancer charity
An Edinburgh church has raised £10,000 for Blood Cancer UK as part of their annual charitable efforts. Blackhall St Columba's presented a cheque to the charity during a service on Sunday 26 January. The entire
Jerusalem-based minister embarks on Scottish church tour
A minister based in Jerusalem is embarking on a tour of churches to "amplify" the voices of people directly affected by the Israel-Hamas war. Rev Dr Stewart Gillan is taking part in speaking and preaching
Former food scientist has a taste for ministry
After exchanging a high-level food science career for a new future in the Church of Scotland, Rev Dr Thorsten Koenig has been ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament at Kilmacolm Parish Church. Thorsten,
Holocaust Memorial Day - 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz
People across the world are today marking the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazis' most notorious death camp. Auschwitz was the largest concentration and extermination centre in the Third Reich - more than
Moderator’s Challenge raises £15,000 for Malawi solar lights
The Moderator's Challenge, which was launched in December and will fund solar-powered lights for pupils in Malawi, has so far raised over £15,000. The campaign will enable children to do their homework and advance their
Congregations with listed buildings in need of repair urged to submit early applications for funding
Congregations with listed buildings in need of repair are encouraged to submit early applications for UK Government funding following an announcement that the budget had been drastically cut and only extended for 12 months. Rev
Couple celebrate 65th wedding anniversary at church where they were married - and the best man and bridesmaid were there too.
To celebrate your 65th wedding anniversary is an amazing milestone but to do so in the company of your best man and bridesmaid is truly remarkable. That is exactly what Nan and Leslie Morton did
Glasgow church recognised for 'inspirational and tireless' work
A Glasgow church and a community group have been recognised in the Scottish Parliament for their "tireless and inspirational" work to bring people together and have a positive impact on their lives. Cross-party MSPs have
Church welcomes Israel Hamas ceasefire
"After more than a year of grief, loss and devastation, the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is news that we welcome with cautious joy". We congratulate those who have been working publicly and
Church where Scotland's Bard worshipped launches fundraising campaign
An historic church where Scotland's national poet Robert Burns used to worship has launched a new fundraising campaign. Members of St Michael's and South Parish Church in Dumfries are asking for donations to make improvements
Varied ministry career has taught Elisabeth to rejoice in her Kirk role
After a varied career in ministry which has included parish work in two of Scotland's biggest cities, industrial chaplaincy and a pioneering church in a new estate, Rev Elisabeth Spence has developed her own essential
South Lanarkshire church proudly flying new community flag
A new community flag is proudly flying from the tower of a historic South Lanarkshire church. Bothwell Parish Church launched a competition to create an official flag for the historic village last year. A design