Worship – Cancellation of ServicesThe Scottish Government now advises that people should minimise social contact by avoiding crowded areas and large gatherings, including religious congregations, and smaller gatherings. The Church of Scotland now asks, in…
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Posted: 22nd March 2020 by Church of Scotland News
“With God’s help we will get though this together”
Christians have been urged to stand up and show the world that their faith is more than just words. Rt Rev Colin Sinclair said the speed that normal life has been put on hold due…
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Posted: 20th March 2020 by Church of Scotland News
Minister urges churches to be radical and ramp up “digital” life
A minister is encouraging congregations to showcase the radical new ways they are using online platforms to “Be Church”. Rev Stuart Irvin of St Catherine’s Argyle Church in Edinburgh hopes the move will inspire others…
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Posted: 20th March 2020 by Church of Scotland News
New minister for Port Glasgow church
A former supermarket manager has been ordained as the Church of Scotland’s newest minister. Rev William Boyle was inducted into Port Glasgow New Parish Church in Inverclyde on Wednesday night in front of a small…
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Posted: 20th March 2020 by Church of Scotland News
Kirk calls for cash payments for struggling families during the coronavirus epidemic
The Church of Scotland has joined with child poverty campaigners across the country to highlight the plight of families who rely on free school meals, as Scottish schools close today (Friday 20 March) due to…
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Posted: 19th March 2020 by Church of Scotland News
Each day: a prayer from Lezley Stewart
A prayer from Lezley Stewart, the Church of Scotland’s Recruitment and Support Secretary. Each new daywe celebrate what it is to be free -to live our lives in fullness. This is the eternal gift of…
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Posted: 19th March 2020 by Church of Scotland News
Churches join together in call for National Day of Prayer
The Church of Scotland has joined with other religious groups across the country to sign a letter commending the Call for a National Day of Prayer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Signatories include the…
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Posted: 18th March 2020 by Church of Scotland News
Church of Scotland central office to close: a message from Chief Officer Dave Kendall
Church of Scotland’s central office to close with the exception of essential services as the majority of staff move to working from home arrangements Message from the Chief Officer Dave KendallThe last few weeks have…
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Posted: 17th March 2020 by Church of Scotland News
Cancellation of church services and other updates
Worship – Cancellation of ServicesThe Scottish Government now advises that people should minimise social contact by avoiding crowded areas and large gatherings, including religious congregations, and smaller gatherings. The Church of Scotland now asks, in…
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Posted: 17th March 2020 by Church of Scotland News
Cancellation of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Due to the Coronavirus epidemic the Church of Scotland has decided to cancel this year’s General Assembly which was due to open on 16th May 2020. Principal Clerk, Rev Dr George Whyte said, “We did…
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Posted: 17th March 2020 by Church of Scotland News
Moderator joins call for national day of prayer
The Church of Scotland is supporting calls for a National Day of Prayer and Action on 22 March, which is also Mothering Sunday. Rt Rev Colin Sinclair is joining the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby,…
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