The Latest Breaking News from Church of Scotland

Charity boss named next moderator of the Church of Scotland

THE head of a Christian charity that fights global poverty has been named as the next moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 28, 2022

Church of Scotland raise concerns over Liz Truss bid to move UK Israel embassy to Jerusalem

If the Prime Minister follows through it would be a break from decades of UK foreign policy and would follow in the footsteps of Donald Trump.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 13, 2022

Lanarkshire Reverend throws open church doors to help people cope with cost of living crisis

Bothwell Parish Church is offering people hot meals and shelter as well as a game on the Playstation

Daily Record · Oct 11, 2022

Church of Scotland Moderator reads prayer at Queen’s funeral service

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields was part of a procession of church leaders at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

Who is Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields and why did he speak at the Queen's funeral?

REVEREND DR Iain Greenshields was among the speakers at Queen Elizabeth’s funeral on Monday morning.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 19, 2022

Queen’s face ‘lit up’ recalling Paddington sketch – church minister

The Queen discussed her sketch for the Platinum Jubilee with the former Church of Scotland moderator weeks before her death.

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at a time of deep religious divisions and worked to bring tolerance

Thousands of Christian cathedrals and churches rang their bells for an hour at noon the day after Queen Elizabeth II died in honor of the 96-year-old monarch and her 70 years of service as queen of the United Kingdom.

The Conversation · Sep 16, 2022

Cathedral minister tells of ‘great honour’ after speaking at service for Queen

A thanksgiving service for the life of Queen Elizabeth II was held at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday afternoon.

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022

Chaplain recalls ‘privilege’ of seeing Queen’s holiday photos at Balmoral

Church of Scotland minister Lorna Hood said the Queen had beckoned her over to look at the family holiday photos on a visit to Balmoral.

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

King Charles affirms independence of the Kirk

ONE of the first acts of Charles III after he was formally proclaimed King was to affirm the independence of the Church of Scotland.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 11, 2022