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church of scotland

October 9, 2009

Put the poor first, Church of Scotland tells politicians

The Church of Scotland’s Church and Society Council has called on politicians making difficult economic decisions to ensure that the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable come first.
August 29, 2009

Scottish church leaders urge free vote on Lockerbie issue

The Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church in Scotland have urged Parliament to hold a free vote over the sending home of the Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds.
August 26, 2009

Our new church will be complete rubbish, says Kirk

The Church of Scotland has released images of a church made entirely from beer cans, tyres and shipping containers - proudly proclaiming the building to be complete rubbish.
August 20, 2009

Church of Scotland welcomes release of Lockerbie bomb prisoner

The Church of Scotland has praised the decision today which means the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, has been released from prison on compassionate grounds.
June 21, 2009

Glasgow youngsters celebrate global citizens achievements

Over one hundred young people have scored with the “Give A Kid A Goal” initiative, as a charity graduation ceremony rewards their achievements in Scotland this week.
June 17, 2009

We must all tackle sectarianism, says Church of Scotland chief

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has said he wants sectarianism stamped out in Scotland. The debate about bigotry has been a long one.
June 11, 2009

Church of Scotland receives visit from former Zambian president

Former Zambian President Kenneth David Kaunda, will be discussing his work in tackling HIV/Aids and poverty in a visit to the Church of Scotland today (Friday 12 June). He himself is the son of a Presbyterian missionary.
May 28, 2009

Science-informed, faith-inspired, and hope-driven

I’ve done it at last. It took courage, a stiffening of the spine (and of a range of other joints!) and a couple of hundred quid...
May 25, 2009

Kirk seeks consultation rather than confrontation on sexuality argument

After more than three hours of debate, the Church of Scotland's General Assembly meeting in Edinburgh has avoided a confrontation on sexuality and ministry, after a motion from anti-gay hardliners was withdrawn before it could be voted on.
May 24, 2009

Openly gay minister's appointment approved by Church of Scotland

Openly gay Church of Scotland minister Scott Rennie has had his call to a parish in Aberdeen sustained by the Kirk's General Assembly last night, thwarting a campaign of "hatred and bigotry" against him, say thankful supporters.