Category - kirk

Church of Scotland announces new moderator

staff writers — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:05:54 +0000

The Rev John Cairns Christie has been named as the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian), the country's largest Christian denomination.

Our new church will be complete rubbish, says Kirk

agency reporter — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:10:51 +0100

The Church of Scotland has released images of a church made entirely from beer cans, tyres and shipping containers - proudly proclaiming the building to be complete rubbish.

Church of Scotland to invest in new forms of ministry and mission

staff writers — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:55:19 +0100

The Church of Scotland is planning substantial financial investment in new forms of church life. At its upcoming General Assembly, the Kirk's Ministries Council will outline plans to devote £1.5 million over five years to 'emerging ministries'.

Church of Scotland admits institutional homophobia

staff writers — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:54:30 +0100

An influential group of ministers in Scotland's largest Protestant church has said that its clergy and congregations have been "sinfully" intolerant of gays and lesbians in its ranks.