church of scotland

May 20, 2018

Church of Scotland moves a step closer to conducting same-sex marriages

The Church of Scotland has moved a step closer to allowing some Ministers and Deacons to conduct same-sex marriages in the future.
May 2, 2018

Church of Scotland condemns provocative act against Mosque

The Church of Scotland has condemned a provocative and insensitive act towards Muslims in a Fife town.
April 20, 2018

Faith leaders urge Scottish Parliament to pass ambitious new Climate Change Bill

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland has joined faith leaders from across Scotland to call for the passing of a “strong and ambitious” new Climate Change Bill.
April 16, 2018

Church of Scotland responds to 'deeply concerning' Syrian airstrikes

The Church of Scotland has responded to the US, UK and French decision to launch airstrikes against Syria in the wake of the chemical attack in Douma calling the action, "deeply concerning".
March 17, 2018

South Sudanese peacemakers find restored hope in Scotland

Religious leaders from war torn South Sudan say their hopes for peace have been restored thanks to the Church of Scotland. Eleven ministers from the troubled African country are currently attending conflict resolution workshops in Scotland which are co-ordinated by the Kirk.
March 11, 2018

Former Church of Scotland Moderator welcomes pledge to end rough sleeping

A former Church of Scotland Moderator who has spent nearly 20 years campaigning against homelessness has welcomed a Scottish Government decision to accept proposals to eradicate rough sleeping.
March 8, 2018

Church of Scotland produces trangender pastoral support resource

The Church of Scotland has produced a new resource to help congregations provide pastoral support to people who identify as being transgender and their friends and families.
February 22, 2018

Home Secretary urged to overturn 'ludicrous' visa ban on South Sudan church ministers

Home Secretary Amber Rudd has been urged to overturn a “ludicrous” decision to ban two influential South Sudanese church ministers from the UK.
February 19, 2018

Church of Scotland Moderator joins Pope Francis in call to prayer for peace

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland will join Pope Francis to call for a day of prayer for peace, on 23 February 2018, when Christians and people of all faith traditions will seek to end conflict in war torn parts of the world, especially the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan.
January 13, 2018

Church of Scotland welcomes new refugee integration strategy

The New Scots Refugee Integration Strategy, which has been endorsed by UNHCR, the United Nations’ Refugee Agency, sets out a vision for how the country can welcome and support people to rebuild their lives from the day they arrive.