The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will today begin a five-day trip to the Presbytery of Perth visiting congregations and community projects as well as Stirling Prison. Rt Rev Rosie...| Church of Scotland: News
Aberlour Parish Church hosted a special one-day exhibition celebrating the creativity of local children while exploring the town's historical links to transatlantic slavery. Pupils from local schools showcased artwork developed during...| Church of Scotland: News
The Principal Clerk of the General Assembly, Rev Fiona Smith, has signed an open letter expressing concern at the Christian cross being used in a political demonstration that targeted some of the most vulnerable people...| Church of Scotland: News
He may have been a city boy, but it is in rural ministry that Rev Alex Currie has found his niche. Recently retired as minister of St Ninian's Priory, Glasserton & Isle of Whithorn, Mr...| Church of Scotland: News
A quick-thinking teenager has been shortlisted for a prestigious 'Young Hero Award' for assisting an elderly man who he found collapsed in his home. Callum Clydesdale, who attends Upper Braes Parish Church in Brightons near...| Church of Scotland: News
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is calling us to join her in a prayer for peace this Sunday 21 September as Churches around the world remember all those who...| Church of Scotland: News
Ecumenical relations in Scotland are going from strength to strength following a historic statement of friendship between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland. The Saint Ninian Declaration was signed yesterday......| Church of Scotland: News
Highland church members are "inspiring" in the way they show the extravagant love of God, the Moderator of the General Assembly has said. Rt Rev Rosie Frew said she was "humbled and excited" to see...| Church of Scotland: News
An East Dunbartonshire church has been recognised for its "inspirational" work in enriching community wellbeing and encouraging people to be environmentally conscious. Milton of Campsie Parish Church has been commended in the Scottish Parliament...| Church of Scotland: News
The chief executive officer of CrossReach has joined a call for action to avert the health and social care crisis in Scotland. Viv Dickenson is among more than 200 third sector health and social care...| Church of Scotland: News
The founder member of a legendary Scottish Indie band has spoken about the key role a Church of Scotland congregation played in its early development. Stuart Murdoch of Belle and Sebastian said the encouragement and...| Church of Scotland: News
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, provides a reflection for this month. Our manse garden in Melrose has a number of big, old apple trees producing...| Church of Scotland: News
A special service of praise and thanksgiving was held to celebrate the 370th anniversary of a church with connections to the Covenanters and wartime British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Dalserf Parish Church has been making...| Church of Scotland: News
A new apprenticeship scheme to help encourage the next generation of faith leaders has officially been launched. Eleven apprentices, spread across three hubs in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Tayside, have started the two-year course and mentors...| Church of Scotland: News
Running from Monday 1 September, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, to Saturday 4 October, the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, the Season of Creation encourages Christians of all denominations...| Church of Scotland: News
With thanks to the Iona Community who have provided the following tribute to Rev Kathy Galloway, a former leader of the Iona Community and Christian Aid Scotland, and one of the first female ministers to...| Church of Scotland: News
A special service was held to celebrate the unique place a Scottish Borders church has enjoyed at the heart of the community for 150 years. More than 150 people gathered at Jedburgh Parish Church on...| Church of Scotland: News
The Church of Scotland's social care council has opened a new residential service in Inverness to help people overcome drug addiction. An extra 22 placements for those on their recovery journey have been made available...| Church of Scotland: News
A canal boat that has been tied up outside an Edinburgh church and unused for nearly a year will soon set sail once again. Polwarth Parish Church in Edinburgh has taken over full ownership of...| Church of Scotland: News
What a fabulous illustration of "God Given" creativity and up-cycling. In memory of a visit to an island credited with being the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland, Rt Rev Rosie Frew, the Moderator of the...| Church of Scotland: News
Rt Rev Rosie Frew has commented on the attacks on Al Ahli hospital in Gaza in the wake of the statement from the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. The Moderator says: In response to the Statement...| Church of Scotland: News
It was a weekend activity during her university studies which set the pattern for Rev Liz Henderson's future ministry career. Having decided at just age 10 that she wanted to be a minister - despite...| Church of Scotland: News
The Moderator of the General Assembly attended a special service to mark the 200th anniversary of an East Dunbartonshire church credited with helping to train generations of ministers. Rt Rev Rosie Frew said it was...| Church of Scotland: News
A stunning exhibition of hundreds of colourful handknitted and crocheted blankets described as "symbols of love" are on display at a former fish market in Glasgow. Hundreds of visitors to The Briggate in the Merchant...| Church of Scotland: News
A wheelchair user minster has been given a spiritual lift in more ways than one. Rev Dan Harper said he is "wheelie pleased" that he can now roll with style and once again share the...| Church of Scotland: News
Very Rev Dr Martin Fair, our Pathways to Ministry Manager, writes about the next 'Celebrating Calling' event for those who might be interested in ministry on Saturday 13 September 2025 from 1-4pm in Perth. The...| Church of Scotland: News
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland visited the ruins of an iconic church destroyed by fire to stand in solidarity and support the devastated congregation. Rt Rev Rosie Frew stood...| Church of Scotland: News
The Moderator of the General Assembly was "warmly welcomed" by the leaders of Scotland's political parties to discuss a wide range of topics of mutual interest and concern. Rt Rev Rosie Frew said she "greatly...| Church of Scotland: News
Around 150 people gathered outside HM Naval Base on the Clyde to make a fresh call for a world free of nuclear weapons. The peace vigil at Faslane was led by representatives of Scotland's three...| Church of Scotland: News
Rev Ruth Kennedy, digital ministries adviser, writes about attending this year's Magnitude Festival, a five-day annual Christian youth festival at Scripture Union's rural centre, Lendrick Muir, near Kinross. Gathering hundreds of...| Church of Scotland: News
Tributes have been paid to a "remarkable" man with an "indomitable spirit" who faithfully served the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for more than 50 years. John Williams, an audio-visual technician, died peacefully...| Church of Scotland: News
A walking trail celebrating some of Edinburgh's best-loved and most historic churches has been launched on by representatives from Scotland's three largest Christian denominations, including the Church of Scotland. Ten of the...| Church of Scotland: News
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Rosie Frew, today begins the first stage of a two-part visit to Scotland's largest presbytery area. The five-day visit will take her...| Church of Scotland: News
The Moderator has joined with the Archbishop of Glasgow to issue a joint statement expressing their sorrow at the loss of life after a missile struck Holy Family Parish Church in Gaza. Three people are...| Church of Scotland: News
When Very Rev Dr Susan Brown was the minister of Dornoch Cathedral - the first woman in Britain to have the charge of a cathedral - the church's mission statement was: "In the heart of...| Church of Scotland: News
A family fun day organised by a Clydeside church did more than provide some sunny entertainment for its congregation and community. It also raised £1,300 towards the work of Port Glasgow New Parish Church. This...| Church of Scotland: News
A minister travelled to Malawi to see first-hand the fruits of a cherished community partnership his congregation enjoys with Thondwe Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Rev Fraser Edwards of Innerleithen, Traquair and Walkerburn Parish......| Church of Scotland: News
Worship leaders are encouraged to mark the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide this Sunday and pray for peace. Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly, said it is important to "learn the...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
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...| Church of Scotland: News
The Church of Scotland seeks to inspire the people of Scotland and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ through worshiping and serving communities.| The Church of Scotland
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...| The Church of Scotland
