The Church of Scotland has pledged to continue to maintain a presence in Israel and Palestine following a review of Kirk activities in the region.

The Church of Scotland has issued a fresh call on the Ministry of Defence not to destroy records relating to a RAF helicopter disaster 25 years ago.

The General Assembly has recognised that the world is in the grip of a climate emergency but rejected calls for divestment.

A ‘Café Connect’ partnership between Bo’ness Old Kirk and Deanburn Primary School near Falkirk has been presented with this year’s Moderator’s Prize by Rt Rev Colin Sinclair.

First minister Nicola Sturgeon has praised the Kirk for the “enormous and highly valued contribution” made across Scotland and beyond.Her comments came as she addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, which she described as a “deep honour.”

A new art installation by artist duo Gardner & Gardner has been unveiled at this year’s General Assembly 2019, using crocheted chains to depict the ‘sacred chains’ of Christ’s love.

A three-year radical action plan to reform the Church of Scotland has been approved by the General Assembly.

From helping the elderly in Bangladesh to funding mosquito nets in Kenya, the Church of Scotland’s World Mission Stamp Appeal has supported life-changing projects around the world for 50 years.Since 1969 church members across the country and beyond have donated tens of thousands of stamps to raise funds for different overseas causes annually.

From helping the elderly in Bangladesh to funding mosquito nets in Kenya, the Church of Scotland’s World Mission Stamp Appeal has supported life-changing projects around the world for 50 years.Since 1969 church members across the country and beyond have donated tens of thousands of stamps to raise funds for different overseas causes annually.

Major reforms to the governing structures of the Church of Scotland have been approved by the General Assembly.