Two ordained local ministers, both based in central Scotland, have been deployed into their first charges after years of studying and training. Rev Beverly Stevenson, a retired operations manager originally from Glasgow, will now be…

The Church of Scotland has welcomed the news that 50 countries have now ratified the Nuclear Ban Treaty. This means that nuclear weapons will be banned in the same way as chemical and biological weapons,…

Christmas this year might feel very different to what we’re used to but despite the challenges, congregations will continue to offer support and services, prayers and meetings. Very Rev Dr Susan Brown, convener of the…

This Sunday (25 October), as restrictions continue across Scotland, Christians across the country – and further afield – will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks…

St Andrew’s and St George’s West Church in Edinburgh is going ahead with its annual art sale this week, with hand sanitisers, physical distancing and a limit on the number of people allowed in the…

The Church of Scotland has pledged £40,000 to help rebuild the Lebanese capital, Beirut, following a devastating explosion which killed more than 200 people. The money – partly drawn from restricted funds used to support…

An event, hosted by Eco-Congregation Scotland and the Methodist Church working with Scotland’s Just Transition Commission will look at how Scotland can move to a low-carbon economy by 2045 while ensuring everyone can afford to…

This Sunday (18 October), as restrictions continue across Scotland, Christians across the country – and further afield – will once again join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with…

An Aberdeenshire church working with local partners to combat loneliness has delivered hundreds of afternoon teas to vulnerable people, with plans for similar events over the next few months. Skene Parish Church, which is eight…

A former primary school head teacher and a man who used to run a drop-in centre for homeless people in Amsterdam are being ordained as ministers. Douglas Creighton is being inducted into East Neuk Trinity…