Going out in style: there is something unhealthily modern about fast-track funerals
There is nothing on earth that more sharply focuses your mind on the absolute reality of death, than being involved in the funeral business.
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Church of Scotland’s Souper Sunday scheme raises £500,000 for HIV/AIDS research
The Church of Scotland has raised more than £500,000 to tackle HIV and AIDS by serving hundreds of thousands of bowls of soup.
Come together, right now: what Scots can learn about helping one another from India and Pakistan
They say that travel broadens a person's horizons, so as I write this I am planning a trip to Portknockie.
Poignant memorial records life of extraordinary Scottish missionary Meta Pirie
A Scottish author has unearthed a poignant memorial to a north-east missionary at Ruthven Kirk in Aberdeenshire.
Split or stay: A round-up of Kirks that have decided to break away from the Church of Scotland
As members of Westhill Community Church overwhelmingly vote to break away from the Scottish Episcopal Church, this is not the first time that actions like this have been taken.
Surge in demand for humanist funerals in the north and north-east
On the final day of the P&J’s week-long series on challenges and trends in the local funeral sector, Calum Ross finds that many families are moving away from traditional ceremonies.
Double celebration for Moray church preparing to mark 200th birthday
A Moray church is preparing for a double celebration after its youth group was nominated for a national award.
Saving Grace: why our broken world needs a new dose of Christian virtue
While searching in my small office at home for something which I failed to find, I came across a book I had previously read that contained a true story that reduced me to tears.
Inverness church to combat Christmas day loneliness
A church based in Inverness has pledged to tackle the loneliness many would normally experience on Christmas Day.
Deaf minister Mary proves the church is always listening on her road to Aberdeen
She has a black belt in kick-boxing and a hearing dog called Scott.
Rare insight into one of Aberdeen’s oldest educational establishments
A new book is telling the all-but-forgotten story behind Christ's College in Aberdeen - which is better known today as the College Bar.
Highland minister asks for donations, not presents this Christmas
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is encouraging people to donate money to a Highland residential home instead of buying her presents for her 60th birthday - which is today.
‘Homeless’ Aberdeen church prepares for first service in permanent new base
A homeless church congregation has been given an early Christmas present after finding a new permanent base.
Recall the midwife: why the nativity’s missing character is key to the true meaning of Christmas
In my travels around Scotland, I found myself sitting down with a recently retired community midwife who had worked in one of the most deprived parts of Scotland in the heart of the Press and Journal’s wide circulation area.
Kirk leader critical of Christmas adverts
The head of the Church of Scotland has attacked the false image of Christmas portrayed in glitzy TV adverts.
Aberdeen minister robbed of hundreds of pounds during Remembrance service
An Aberdeen minister who was robbed of hundreds of pounds as he held a Remembrance Sunday service has turned the other cheek and forgiven the thief.
New Church of Scotland Presbytery for Aberdeen and Shetland proposed
A new arrangement that will see an overhaul of church congregations in Shetland and Aberdeen is to be presented to the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly following extensive meetings to thrash out the finer details of the arrangement.
Minister insists controversial Aberdeen church merger is ‘great opportunity’
Members of an Aberdeen church have been given an ultimatum: to merge congregations or dissolve.
Scottish minister highlighted horror of Kristallnacht pogrom 80 years ago
It was one of the most shocking acts of antisemitic violence in the build-up to the Second World War.
Armistice centenary: Would you be willing to do what so many did 100 years ago this month?
Would you be willing to give up your work, your home comforts, seeing family and friends, having a ‘normal’ life, in order to kill others or to be killed yourself?
Moray minister suspended after alleged assault on woman
One of Moray’s most senior ministers has been suspended after being charged with attacking a woman.
Mourning families face lengthy trips following decision to shut down two-thirds of Shetland’s Kirks
Mourning families face lengthy trips for funeral services of loved ones – and will be forced to host some in public halls – following the shock announcement of Kirk closures across Shetland.
List of Shetland churches closing revealed
A swathe of churches earmarked for closure across Shetland has been announced – including a number on remote islands.
Go forth and spread the word of God
British Christianity is in pretty poor shape.
Church of Scotland to close two thirds of its churches in Shetland
The Church of Scotland plans to close two thirds of its churches in Shetland over the coming years as it attempts to secure a more “sustainable” future.
Reconnecting in real world – face to face
Our daughter Hannah went to New Zealand on her own, booking a room in a hostel at random, from her flat in Edinburgh.
Church of Scotland Minister ‘honoured’ to address Proud Ness LGBT+ march
A Church of Scotland minister will address what could be the biggest LGBT+ march ever held in the Highlands this weekend.
Homeless church to move into historic city centre base
An Aberdeen church which has been left homeless for seven years is preparing to move into a historic new home in the heart of the city.
Aberdeenshire care home didn’t give ill pensioner enough painkillers
An Aberdeenshire care home has been reprimanded for failing to give an ailing pensioner enough painkillers.
Heavenly job available for minister position on Tiree
With the island’s stunning sandy beaches and idyllic lifestyle, the position of minister on Tiree seems like a job made in heaven.
Highland minister takes HIV test to end stigma
A Highland minister has taken an HIV test to highlight the need to overcome stigma in the fight to save lives.
New youth worker in Shetland aims to support young people across the region
A new youth worker in Shetland has been appointed the new children’s and youth worker for the Church of Scotland in Shetland,