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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 divinity...

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 McLell...

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 ...

The Pope has told the Church of Scotland Moderator that the two denominations enjoy a relationship of "true fraternity." Pope Francis told the Moderator of the General Assembly, the Right Rev Dr De...

History will be made on Tuesday afternoon when the moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland addresses the General Synod of the Church of Engl It will be the first time a serving mo...

The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has moved a step closer to allowing ministers to perform gay marriages. The Kirk's governing body backed calls for a study into how same-sex ceremonies ...

The Church of Scotland has moved a step closer to allowing ministers to perform same-sex weddings "if they wish". The Rev Bryan Kerr's motion called for a draft of new laws to give ministers the opti...

The Church of Scotland's first arts minister has been appointed in Glasgow. Rev Peter Gardner hopes that his new role will help reach out to the city growing arts scene.Rev Peter has been a minister ...

The Church of Scotland has created a specialist farming minister position to support people working in the industry. The agricultural minister will provide spiritual support to farmers and their fami...

The Church of Scotland is taking legal action for a share of a Viking hoard worth almost £2 million found on land it owns. Metal detectorist Derek McLennan uncovered the 10th-century hoard, which in...

The moderator of the Church of Scotland is appealing for calm on both sides of the Scottish independence referendum as he reveals he's received online abuse ove Premier's Antony Bushfield reports. (f...