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Chief officer calls for inspirational leadership at every level

In a historic move the Church of Scotland's first Chief Officer, Dave Kendall, has addressed the General Assembly outlining the current state of the Kirk and calling for inspirational leadership at every level. The Chief...
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Queen praises ‘admirable’ service of congregations during pandemic

During this year's General Assembly, Her Majesty The Queen has written to the Church of Scotland expressing her support and encouragement for the service of congregations within their communities during this 'difficult' and 'pivotal point...
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Scottish Christians join in prayer in response to pandemic

This Sunday (4 October), following this weekend's General Assembly proceedings, Christians across Scotland will join together in prayer once more at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and...
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Ayr minister reflects on Black History Month

Today marks the start of Black History Month, the annual celebration of the history, achievements and contributions of Black Britons and their ancestors that runs from 1-30 October. Here, Rev Mandy Ralph, the minister at...
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New ecumenical partnership aims to reach out to the community

A new ecumenical partnership created by a small group of clergy in the north east hopes to reconnect with those who may not attend traditional church services. Under the name Ecclesia, three Church of Scotland...
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GA2020 to discuss finances, buildings and mission

People must not underestimate the challenges facing the Church of Scotland, the Assembly Trustees have warned. They said failing to take action to reform is a "recipe for slow decline" and realistic presbytery planning would...
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Join in prayer this Sunday with Scottish Christians

This Sunday (27 September), Christians across Scotland will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks during lockdown and the phased easing of restrictions, 14 Christian churches...
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Praise the Lord – congregations welcome new ministers

A former electronic engineer and an ex-Chartered accountant are today taking up new roles as full-time ministers. Rev Morag Crossan is being inducted into Canonbie United linked with Liddesdale Church in the Scottish Borders. Chris...
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Survey finds around half of Scots feel more neighbourly after lockdown

A Christian Aid survey has found that around half of Scots are feeling more connected to their neighbours as the six-month anniversary of lockdown approaches. The survey, which was carried out for the charity by...
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Fresh call for lasting peace in South Sudan

The Church of Scotland has joined international calls to redouble efforts to secure lasting peace in South Sudan. Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly, is among Christian figures and members of...
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