Category - church of scotland

Government minister supports role of faith groups in anti-poverty work

staff writers — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:13:44 +0000

Faith is the driving force behind “impressive work” in many local communities fighting poverty, a senior government minister has claimed in relation to a visit to a Glasgow-based anti-poverty organisation.

Church of Scotland takes climate challenge to the world stage

agency reporter — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:02:55 +0000

The Church of Scotland takes its climate change message onto the world stage tomorrow, as officials prepare to address Ban Ki-Moon, the UN Secretary General, and the Duke of Edinburgh.

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.

Kirk minister speaks out for people living on benefits

agency reporter — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:26:37 +0000

A senior Church of Scotland minister has today called on the government to review the provision of benefits so that those in need are properly supported.

Church of Scotland launches drive against child poverty

agency reporter — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:25:13 +0000

A Church of Scotland minister is spearheading a St Andrew’s Day campaign to give the chance of a better future to Scottish children affected by poverty. The venture is launched today in Glasgow.

Put the poor first, Church of Scotland tells politicians

S. Shalom et al — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:06:21 +0100

The Church of Scotland’s Church and Society Council has called on politicians making difficult economic decisions to ensure that the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable come first.

Scottish church leaders urge free vote on Lockerbie issue

staff writers — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:13:45 +0100

The Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church in Scotland have urged Parliament to hold a free vote over the sending home of the Lockerbie bomber on compassionate grounds.

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 welcomes release of Lockerbie bomb prisoner

staff writers — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:03:27 +0100

The Church of Scotland has praised the decision today which means the Lockerbie bomber, Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi, has been released from prison on compassionate grounds.

Glasgow youngsters celebrate global citizens achievements

agency reporter — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 02:00:51 +0100

Over one hundred young people have scored with the “Give A Kid A Goal” initiative, as a charity graduation ceremony rewards their achievements in Scotland this week.