The Christian think-tank Ekklesia, which works to promote a just society open to people of all beliefs, says that a joint education reform initiative from the Church of Scotland and the Humanist Society Scotland is a “positive sign” about the future of religion and belief in the world today.

A senior Kirk figure has welcomed affirmative comments by Scottish Environment Minister Paul Wheelhouse on land reform.

The head of the Church of Scotland's Church and Society Council says that what she wants for Christmas is real justice for people presently reliant on foodbanks.

The Kirk "cares about the needs of everyone in Scotland and is often in the areas where it is most difficult to be", its Moderator has told Westminster MPs.