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church of scotland

May 11, 2010

Scottish Presbyterians encourage joint reaffirmation of baptism vows with Catholics

A Church of Scotland body is urging congregations to celebrate their common baptism with Roman Catholics for the first time by using a special joint liturgy for the reaffirmation of baptismal vows.
May 4, 2010

Scottish Presbyterians move towards radical new forms of church life

A study into radical new models of church and congregational life in Scotland's largest Christian denomination will conclude its findings later this year.
April 29, 2010

Kirk strategy on buildings looks at consolidation and change

The Church of Scotland plans to formulate its first-ever strategic plan for ecclesiastical buildings, subject to the approval of its General Assembly.
April 28, 2010

Church of Scotland affirms both territorial ministry and innovation

An detailed study says that the Church of Scotland should maintain a commitment to territorial ministry alongside fresh expressions and means of working.
April 27, 2010

Changing face of Scotland will mean major Kirk reforms

The Church of Scotland has today announced major plans for how it aims to grapple with the rapidly changing face of Scotland through its ministry and structures.
April 27, 2010

Teen suicide concern is high on Church of Scotland's agenda

The growing problem of suicide among young people is to be discussed at the yearly general assembly of the Church of Scotland in May 2010.
April 23, 2010

Politicians challenged to end Scotland's 'poverty postcode lottery'

Political leaders must end the postcode lottery nightmare for those living in Scotland’s poorest communities, say anti-poverty campaigners in an 'alternative manifesto'.
April 16, 2010

Act in hope not cynicism over election, say Kirk leaders

Senior figures in the Church of Scotland are urging positive engagement with the electoral and political process - with an emphasis on social justice concerns.
April 14, 2010

Church of Scotland shares concern over action on youth suicide

The church needs to learn to listen more as well as giving advice when it comes to supporting people considering suicide, a senior Kirk minister has claimed.
April 4, 2010

Scottish church leaders launch Easter push against nuclear weapons

Scotland’s church leaders have launched an Easter message challenging all political parties to scrap Trident nuclear weapons and redirect resources to meet social need.