The legacy of the Scottish Reformation is to be marked with a joint conference organised by the Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church in Scotland.
A political panel debate at the New Economic Reality conference in Edinburgh has heard a trenchant attack on the economic consensus of the big parties.
300 people from 30 traditions in 60 countries gather in the Scottish capital on 2 June for a five-day conference looking at the past and future of Christian mission.
An detailed study says that the Church of Scotland should maintain a commitment to territorial ministry alongside fresh expressions and means of working.
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.
Senior figures in the Church of Scotland are urging positive engagement with the electoral and political process - with an emphasis on social justice concerns.