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Support the most vulnerable, say Churches in open letter to Prime Minister
Leaders from four major UK Churches have signed an open letter to the re-appointed Prime Minister, David Cameron, congratulating him on his election and encouraging him to hold ‘truth, justice, peace...
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Scottish Tory leader and Irish partner call for Yes vote in marriage referendum
The leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Ruth Davidson, and her Irish partner, Jen Wilson, have called for a Yes vote in the same-sex marriage referendum. Ms Davidson (36) and Ms Wilson (33), who is...
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Church of Scotland votes in favour of allowing ministers in same sex civil...
The Church of Scotland has voted in favour of allowing people in same sex civil partnerships to be called as ministers and deacons. The historic decision was made by the General Assembly on the Mound...
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Highland MSP opens up about his own drink problem following Charles Kennedy...
A Highland MSP has opened up about his problem drinking following the death of former Liberal Democrat leader Charles Kennedy. Dave Thompson admitted he had suffered from an “unhealthy” relationship...
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Russian Church severs ties with Scotland & France churches: blessing LGBT...
Recent decisions by the Church of Scotland to ordain homosexual ministers and the United Protestant Church of France to bless same-sex marriages are acts “incompatible with the norms of Christian...
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Since same-sex marriage was introduced in Scotland, one in eight marriages have been between same-sex couples. There were 3,889 weddings in total between 31st December 2014 and 31st March 2015, with...
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Irish Presbyterians in Scottish gay ministers boycott
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has delivered a resounding snub to its Scottish brethren by boycotting their Assembly in protest over a controversial gay clergy vote. The Scottish Church [sic] voted...
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Highland Theological College to offer alternative theology degree option for...
Highland Theological College UHI is opening a new base in Glasgow from September to fulfil a growing demand from existing and potential students for its BA (Hons) theological studies degree. The...
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North Berwick High School pupils unhappy at ‘Christian’ assemblies
Hundreds of pupils at North Berwick High School have signed a petition demanding an end to Christian assemblies in the school. The move comes after some students raised concerns regarding the claim...
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Outlander cast back in Scotland as filming continues at Glasgow Cathedral
Sam Heughan and the rest of the Outlander cast were back in Scotland this week. The Scots actor was at Glasgow Cathedral today after appearing at the Edinburgh Festival for opening gala The Legend of...
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Church of Scotland minister says to teach Jesus died for sins is “ghastly...
The Free Church Moderator of Scotland [sic] is preparing to debate the foundations of Christianity with a Scottish minister who does not agree that Jesus died for sinners. Revd Scott McKenna, minister...
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An Easter message from the Church of Scotland
The Rt Rev Dr Angus Morrison reflects on the resurrection of Christ and how its message of hope impels us to share His Good News and pursue justice for the poor and vulnerable. Of all the seasons of...
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Church’s new bishop meets Rothesay congregation
The new Roman Catholic Bishop of Argyll and the Isles, Brian McGee, visited Bute for the first time in his new role this week. He celebrated mass at St Andrew’s Church in Rothesay on Wednesday evening...
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Most people in Scotland ‘not religious’
More than half of people in Scotland now have no religion, according to research. Findings from the Scottish Social Attitudes survey show 52% of people say they are not religious, compared with 40% in...
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Obituary: Jamie Stuart, actor and athlete who wrote The Glasgow Bible
Jamie Stuart, who has died aged 95 after a series of strokes, was an actor, writer, athlete, vacuum cleaner salesman, social worker, tour guide and Herald and Evening Times paperboy in his late...
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Kirk and Jewish community in Scotland establish a ‘concentrated dialogue’
The Jewish Community in Scotland and the Church of Scotland have agreed to establish a concentrated dialogue between members of the two communities. The topics to be discussed in these dialogues...
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Tourists disrupt funerals at Scottish cathedral by taking selfies near people...
Funerals are being disrupted at a famous Orkney church by selfie-seeking tourists. St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall is one of the biggest attractions in the islands – but it is also a functioning church...
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Funeral Poverty – have your say on ‘fair funerals’ campaign
Through its Fair Funeral Campaign, Quaker Social Action has been working in partnership with the Church of Scotland and others to raise awareness among the public, funeral directors and the government...
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6 funding opportunities from Church of Scotland’s priority areas enews
First Tuesday Funding Workshops Multiple events from: Tues 5 July – Tues 1 Nov The Albany Learning and Conference Centre 44 Ashley St, G3 6DS Glasgow First Tuesday is a free funding advice service from...
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Six decades of friendship and prayer in Fife town
The town of Leslie has a long and varied history dating back many centuries when it comes to places of worship. A ‘place of worship’ for those from Prinlaws and Walkerton is estimated to date back to...
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