The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church has adopted a new ecumenical policy in its working with the Church of Scotland – a call to the fundamental, spiritual expression of the unity we seek for all of God’s creation.The policy commits the Scottish Episcopal Church to the support of the principle that, at local, regional, national and international levels, churches must act together except where deep differences of conviction compel them to act separately.
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Posted: 19th June 2019 by Church of Scotland News
House of Commons recognition for peace project
A community project that promotes peace and harmony across the world has been recognised in the House of Commons.
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Posted: 18th June 2019 by Church of Scotland News
New Bible resources for Gaelic speakers released
The Scottish Bible Society, the Gaelic Books Council and the Church of Scotland’s Gaelic group have announced new resources to help Gaelic speakers engage with the Bible and practice their Christian faith.
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Posted: 17th June 2019 by Church of Scotland News
Refugee resettlement scheme extension welcomed
A Church of Scotland backed campaign group has welcomed changes to an initiative that supports refugees arriving in the UK.
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Posted: 14th June 2019 by Church of Scotland News
Fresh plea for ‘moral courage’ to save orphan from deportation
Home Secretary Sajid Javid who is in the race to become the next Prime Minister has been urged to show “moral courage” and grant an orphan boy permanent residency in the UK.
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Posted: 12th June 2019 by Church of Scotland News
Church honours First World War barge heroes
A special garden dedicated to the memory of unsung World War One heroes who served on floating hospitals has opened in Edinburgh.
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Posted: 11th June 2019 by Church of Scotland News
CrossReach awarded for tackling social care recruitment challenges
The Church of Scotland’s Social Care Council, CrossReach, has been recognised for tackling recruitment challenges in the social care sector at the Scottish Social Services Awards.
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Posted: 10th June 2019 by Church of Scotland News
Guild Big Sing raises thousands
Thousands of pounds have been raised by The Guild’s Big Sing event which took place in Edinburgh during the General Assembly.The final amount totalled an impressive £3437, which will go towards Synod of Livingstonia’s Matope Church in Mzuzu in Malawi.
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Posted: 9th June 2019 by Church of Scotland News
Moderator shares a prayer for Pentecost
Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, shares a prayer he has written to mark the Season of Pentecost, as we today celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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Posted: 8th June 2019 by Church of Scotland News
Church of Scotland seeks nominations for the Moderator of the General Assembly 2020-21
The committee elected to nominate the Moderator is now inviting recommendations for Moderator of the General Assembly 2020-21.
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Posted: 7th June 2019 by Church of Scotland News
Kirk welcomes vote for ecumenical policy at the SEC General Synod
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church has adopted a new ecumenical policy in its working with the Church of Scotland – a call to the fundamental, spiritual expression of the unity we seek for all of God’s creation.The policy commits the Scottish Episcopal Church to the support of the principle that, at local, regional, national and international levels, churches must act together except where deep differences of conviction compel them to act separately.
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