The Church of Scotland's given it's backing to a new initiative to help tackle the stigma faced by those living in poverty. All five of Scotland's main political parties have also signed up to a camp...
Any move by the government to start the process of withdrawal from the EU without allowing MPs a vote on the terms of negotiations would be "deeply inconsistent The Kirk's Church and Society Council ...
The Church of Scotland has joined other anti-poverty organisations in calling for "decisive action" on homelessness, in an open letter to Communities Secretary The Church and ten other organisations...
The Church of Scotland is "deeply concerned" that more than 300 asylum seekers in Glasgow have been threatened with eviction. Public services provider, Serco, announced it planned to remove people fr...
A new report calculates that funeral poverty across the UK has risen 12 percent this year to a "staggering" £147 million and shows no sign of slowing down. It suggests that the average cost of a fun...
The Church of Scotland has criticised the UK Government after an invited delegation of Pakistani Christians were twice denied visas to come to Scotlan The Kirk said it gave reassurances to ...
The Church of Scotland is thinking about conducting online baptisms to combat a decline in membership. Between 2004 and 2015 the congregation fell by a third to around 363,597.During that time ...
The Church of Scotland has said it's in an "interesting place" after voting to recognise ministers in same-sex marriages, while still affirming that marriage sh It has also said it hopes people will ...
Three siblings who were sexually abused by a care home worker have secured £1 million in damages from the Church of Scotland. The sister and her two brothers were targeted by paedophile Ian Samson a...
Church of Scotland members are being encouraged to ensure that transgender people receive better pastoral care and feel more included among church congregations A new 30-page booklet - being sent to ...
Following the Prime Minister's decision to keep parliament closed until 14th October, the Church of Scotland said it seems a 'cynical move'. Boris Johnson has asked the Queen if parliament can remain...
The Church of Scotland is launching an online congregation to reach out to those who may never set foot in a 'real world' church. Former Moderator Albert Bogle has taken the official title of digital...
An official Church of Scotland tartan has been created to celebrate the "rich history" of the Kirk. The purple, red, blue, green and white design is said to represent Christ, St Andrew and ...
A Church of Scotland minister and his wife are in a stable condition in hospital after an incident at woods in Moray in which another pensioner died. Police were called to reports three people had be...
A minister from Aberdeen has been given the royal seal of approval. Reverend George Cowie has been officially appointed as one of the Queen's personal chaplains and has joined her Majesty's Household...
A minister has offered an apology on behalf of the Church of Scotland to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people who have been mistreated. Rev Scott Burton from Matthew's Church in Perth...
The Free Church Moderator of Scotland is preparing to debate the foundations of Christianity with a Scottish minister who does not agree that Jesus died for sin Revd Scott McKenna, minister of Mayfie...
The Church of Scotland minister who heckled Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn earlier this week and posted controversial statements on Twitter has been suspended The Church received complaints about R...
More than 30 clergy have given their backing to the 'Yes' campaign ahead of next month's independence vote. Among them is former Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly Dr Andrew Mc...
The moderator of the Church of Scotland has meet with the leaders of every political party in Edinburgh. Rt Rev Dr Russell Barr held discussions with the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon about housing ...
