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May 23, 2009

Kirk refuses to stop selling goods from occupied Palestinian territories

The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly, meeting in Edinburgh this week, today decided to continue selling goods from illegally occupied territories at its hotel centre in Tiberias in northern Israel - to the dismay of many in the Church.
May 21, 2009

Scottish church to consider 'virtual ministers' to stem shortages

To stem a nationwide shortage of full-time clergy, the Church of Scotland is considering the use of "virtual ministers" who would preach over a live video link to congregations that do not have a permanent minister.
May 17, 2009

Desmond Tutu will speak at Kirk's General Assembly

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu will address the Church of Scotland's General Assembly in Edinburgh this week. The peace and justice activist will attend the last day of the Kirk's annual gathering as a special guest.
May 15, 2009

Anti-gay ‘Nazi’ slur causes Church of Scotland outrage

Church of Scotland members have been horrified by a hard-line minister’s attempt to equate the inclusion of gay people in the Church with Nazism, say those involved in preparing for the denomination's upcoming General Assembly.
May 13, 2009

Church of Scotland looks to address conflict in church and society

A Church of Scotland body claims that Scottish public life would benefit if congregational conflict could be overcome, and admits that churches need to become part of the solution rather than the problem when it comes to angry disputes.
April 29, 2009

Ministers need HIV training says Church of Scotland group

A Church of Scotland group wants the Kirk to include HIV education as part of training for candidates entering the ministry.
April 2, 2009

Church offers support following helicopter tragedy

Following yesterday’s helicopter tragedy in the North Sea, the UK Oil and Gas Chaplaincy has arranged for an Oil Chapel to be open for those wishing to leave floral tributes and to spend time in prayer and reflection.
March 14, 2009

Scottish Poverty Truth Commission will expose reality of deprivation

People from Glasgow will be giving their accounts of deprivation at Scotland’s first Poverty Truth Commission on 21 March - as it highlights the reality of those living on the edge in modern Britain.
January 28, 2009

Scottish Government 'should do more to target poorest'

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland has called on the Scottish Government to do more to help families with children on low incomes. He was speaking ahead of the launch of a report on children’s wellbeing in Scotland.
November 1, 2008

Scottish church says government listening, as asylum distress goes on

A Church of Scotland official has welcomed the British government's response to its concerns about the Dungavel asylum detention centre, but churches remain deeply disturbed by the official treatment of those seeking refuge in the UK.

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