The Latest Breaking News from Church of Scotland

'Change is necessary' as a number of Lanarkshire churches face closure due to dwindling numbers

The Church of Scotland say plans are currently being drawn up to determine the future of congregations.

Daily Record · Sep 4, 2022

Two historic Dumfriesshire churches set to close due to maintenance problems

Maintenance problems and issues with accessibility and facilities have prompted the decision by the Church of Scotland

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022

Campaign launched to keep closure-threatened historic West Stirlingshire church open

Elder said: “Our congregation is in very good heart and we have a regular attendance at the church, which is both in a fantastic state of repair both physical and spiritually."

Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022

Community anger over Church of Scotland plans to sell Old Gretna Church Hall

Springfield and Gretna Green Community Council members have been outraged by the proposed £90,000 sale of a church hall and adjacent car park

Daily Record · Jul 19, 2022

South Lanarkshire churches set to pool resources as mission plan takes effect

The number of church staff will drop as a result

Daily Record · Jul 8, 2022

Homecoming for Church of Scotland's Moderator of the General Assembly

Rt. Rev. Dr Iain Greenshields was delighted to be back in Larkhall on Sunday.

Daily Record · Jul 3, 2022

Episcopal Church congregation urged not to report complaints to the media amid bullying row

MEMBERS of the Episcopal Church's clergy and congregation who have suffered injustice have been urged not to go to the press and instead raise…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2022

East Lothian mum launches last-ditch bid to save threatened church for community

Whitecraig's Gala committee members are upset about the sale of the St John's Church building and have called on the Schurch of Scotland to give them a chance to keep the premises in the community.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 27, 2022

Spectacular East Lothian church with massive garden goes on sale for £100,000

The Church of Scotland has put their Whitecraig's church up for sale for £100,000 after it became apparent that it was no longer practical for the religious organisation to maintain it.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 22, 2022

Boris Johnson Rwanda deportations of migrants 'dishonouring God' says Moderator

The leader of the Church of Scotland joined the ranks of leading clerics calling for a change of heart on the Tory government's migrant policy.

Daily Record · Jun 17, 2022