Church of Scotland installs Dornoch minister as Moderator
A minister from Dornoch has been installed as Moderator of the Church of Scotland’s 2018 General Assembly.
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Princess Royal backs ‘extraordinary’ contribution of Scots in First World War
The Princess Royal has endorsed a new book about the “extraordinary” contribution of Scots in London during the First World War.
Community rallies to save Garthdee Parish Church from closing
A city community has rallied together to help save its church from being demolished.
Highland schools becoming ‘increasingly hostile’ environments for Christian pupils
A Highland minister has claimed that schools across the region are becoming “increasingly hostile” environments for Christian pupils.
North-east ministers urge against foreign aid ‘cynicism’ after visit to see earthquake recovery in Nepal
Ministers from Moray who have witnessed the recovery of an Asian country from a devastating natural disaster have urged Scots not to be “cynical” about foreign aid.
Concerns raised as church announces closure of Caithness care home
Concerns were raised yesterday by health campaigners in Caithness after the the Church of Scotland revealed it will be closing a local care home.
Wester Ross community celebrate saving historic kirk
A west coast community trust has been celebrating after successfully saving a historic local church from “ruin.”
Minister appointed for the first time in seven years
A minister who helped change the lives of hardened criminals in California has been appointed to lead a Highland church.
Church of Scotland puts former manse on the market in north-east
The Church of Scotland is attempting to sell one of its north-east properties in a landslip hit village.
Dedicated Aberdeen church members have served kirk more than 1,000 years between them
A senior church minister was in the city to pay tribute to dedicated members who have served more than 1,000 years between them.
Kirk’s first minister for farm sector
The Church of Scotland has appointed its first dedicated farming minister.
VIDEO: Minister reflects as she prepares to leave Speyside churches after eight years
A Speyside minister has said an emotional farewell to the church she has served for eight years.
Aviemore trainee minister is part of peace building mission
A trainee minister from Aviemore is among a group of ten young Christians and Muslims from across Scotland who are spending a week in Rwanda.
Aberdeen minister appointed to senior role serving The Queen
A veteran Aberdeen minister has been given the royal seal of approval.
Minister reunited with man who saved his life
A retired engineer has made a "friend for life" after rescuing a church minister who nearly drowned.
Aberdeen University staff off to Malawi to train ministers
Ministers in one of the world’s poorest countries are to receive training from staff at Aberdeen University, thanks to a new partnership.
Growing Inverness congregation reveals plans to build its own church
A growing congregation has revealed plans to build its own church in the Highland capital.
Highland man will represent the voice of young people
The voice of young people in the Church of Scotland is set to be accentuated through the efforts of a Highland athlete from Lochcarron.
Congregation begins £320,000 fight to stop Moray church from closing
After more than a century of being blasted by salty sea air a Moray church could face closure unless major repairs can be funded.
Former actress ordained as new minister of Garioch kirk
A former actress, who has performed across the globe, has been ordained as the new minister of a Garioch kirk.
Watch Moray church’s musical recruitment advert for new minister
A Moray church congregation has taken unusual steps in an effort to entice a new minister to their parish.
Aberdeen church receives special guest for rededication service
The most senior Church of Scotland cleric visited an historic Aberdeen church to rededicate it after a £1.5million refurbishment.
PICTURES: A look round the gingerbread village that’s brought festive cheer to the north-east
An Aberdeenshire community has banded together to brighten up the winter months by creating a pint-sized edible Christmas village.
Moray reverend to star in church’s Christmas campaign
A Moray minister will take a starring role in a Church of Scotland campaign this Christmas.
100-mile round trip: That’s what families face if Scottish care home is closed
Dementia sufferers in one of Scotland's oldest care homes could be forced to move at least 100 miles from their family unless it can be saved from closure.
Aberdeen Uni graduations: Former kirk moderator given honorary doctorate
The Right Rev John Chalmers delivered a positive message to Aberdeen University graduates when he told them they should have "huge optimism" and "high hopes" for the future.
Historic church holds final service
A historic church in Wester Ross has held its last service.
VIDEO: Scottish Holocaust heroine’s relatives meet for first time
Relatives of a Kirk missionary who sacrificed herself to protect Jewish schoolgirls during the Holocaust have attended a special reunion to view her handwritten will.
Mystery as 150-year old coin is discovered in Moray church collection
A Moray pensioner has been left stunned after discovering a Victorian coin worth £100 in her church's charity collection tin.
Fairway to Heaven: Golfing cleric produces thoughts for every hole
Golfers who find themselves praying for divine intervention on one of the world's great courses have been helped out by a leading minister.
African adventure for Lochaber women
Two Lochaber women have just returned from the trip of a lifetime, forging links with a church in southern Africa.
Humanist weddings overtake Kirk ceremonies for the first time
The number of Church of Scotland weddings has more than halved in a decade - with humanist nuptials now more popular for the first time.