Category - church of scotland

Scottish churches unite around plea for Israel-Palestine peace

staff writers — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:04:32 +0100

Congregations of the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) and the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland, the country's two largest traditions, are being encouraged to make 8 June a Sunday pledged to peace in Israel and Palestine.

Scottish church move to urge UK and US against aggression towards Iran

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 17 May 2008 01:15:11 +0100

After delegates to the Church of Scotland's general assembly gathered on 15 May they were urged to support a call for Britain and the US to preserve Middle East peace and take no further action that could lead to an invasion of Iran.

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'.

Kirk set to express outright opposition to death penalty

agency reporter — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:36:35 +0100

The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is set to express its outright opposition to the death penalty for the first time. It has never previously resolved to oppose capital punishment ‘unequivocally’.

Festival will urge Scotland to be a nation of 'holy discontent'

staff writers — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:28:19 +0100

Scotland can recover its spirit as a nation of “holy discontent” says the minister who is organising a major cultural event which will challenge some 10,000 Christians to transform the image of the church across the country.

Members of Scottish Parliament to hear plans for Church's social care

agency reporter — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:05:32 +0100

Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) will receive a briefing later this week on the future of the Church of Scotland's social care programme. The MSPs will be given the chance to hear about the future plans of CrossReach, which is one of Scotland's largest social care agencies.

Scottish churches blaze a trail for eco-congregations action

staff writers — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:28:08 +0000

Congregations across Scotland committed to environmental action are due to meet in Stirling this weekend to develop and promote their work. The event is being sponsored by the Church of Scotland and Keep Scotland Beautiful.

British churches commit to Pakistan and reject war on terror rhetoric

staff writers — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:28:13 +0000

The Church of Scotland has resolutely rejected the 'war on terror' language being used in some political quarters in discussions about the future of Pakistan following the assassination of former PM Benazir Bhutto.

Church of Scotland urges peaceful change in Burma

staff writers — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:11:56 +0100

The Church of Scotland’s church and society convenor, Morag Mylne, has called for democracy and a “peaceful and speedy resolution” to the civil unrest in Burma after the country’s military rulers began to use force to break up demonstrations yesterday.

Scottish church leaders call on UK to back nuclear non-proliferation

staff writers — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:21:52 +0100

Protestant and Catholic church leaders in Scotland have renewed their criticism on Britain’s post-Trident nuclear weapons plans and have called for a major non-proliferation effort.