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church of scotland

June 17, 2010

Church of Scotland embraces the iGod generations

In what may be a first in Britain, a Church of Scotland congregation in Bo’ness has screened its Sunday services live onto iPhones and iPads, so that people can join in wherever they are.
May 30, 2010

Kirk hopes for resolution of '94 Chinook crash 'injustice'

The new Church of Scotland Moderator is hoping for a resolution to an injustice some 16 years after the Chinook helicopter crash on the Mull of Kintyre.
May 28, 2010

Scots youngsters head to South Africa for football and community building

A group of young people from some of the poorest communities in Scotland fly out to the World Cup of Friendship in South Africa today, backed by church workers.
May 27, 2010

Kirk announces major commission on economy and ethics

The Church of Scotland has announced the members of its new Commission on the Purposes of Economic Activity, which will take two years exploring basic ethical and moral questions.
May 24, 2010

Church faces positive secular challenge, says Kirk moderator

The leading figure in the Church of Scotland has marked the 450th anniversary of the Reformation by urging the Kirk to continue reforming and to face the new secular challenge.
May 21, 2010

Kirk is positive but careful about advances in synthetic biology

With scientists making headlines about recent advances in synthetic biology, the Church of Scotland became the first major Christian body to make considered comment on the research.
May 21, 2010

Church of Scotland's social care arm under pressure

The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly meets this week under huge financial pressure – but determined to make changes to secure a renewed future for the Kirk.
May 20, 2010

Scottish Reformation crucial in country's history, says historian

Historian Tom Devine and former Herald editor Harry Reid say that much more should be done to mark and acknowledge the 450th anniversary of the Reformation of 1560.
May 13, 2010

International church partnerships strengthen communities, Kirk study shows

Partnerships between Church of Scotland congregations and churches in different parts of the world can benefit communities extensively, says a new study.
May 11, 2010

Scottish Episcopalians join Kirk in talks with English Anglicans

The Scottish Episcopal Church, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, is set to join talks involving the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) and the Church of England as they seek greater and more effective links.