Presbytery Planning
Guidance and template documents for presbyteries developing Mission Plans in line with the Presbytery Mission Plan Act... Read more
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) advice for churches
The most recent information and guidances for churches on matters related to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic... Read more
Featured
Talking Ministry: Take this Moment
Rev Gillian Paterson speaks about her work as a parish minister and we explore the theme 'Take this Moment... Read more
Worship of the Week
An online service and a prayer from this week's Weekly Worship materials... Read more
Church calls for ceasefire in Ukraine
As Europe wakes this morning to news that Russia has launched an invasion of Ukraine, the Church of Scotland is calling on all parties to... Read more
Moray church prepares to welcome newly ordained minister
A former primary school teacher who grew up on a farm in the USA is today being ordained as a Church of Scotland minister. Dr... Read more
Talking ministry: Rev Gillian Paterson on the joy of being part of the community
A minister has spoken of the "great joy" at being able to work closely with the local community within her priority areas parish. Rev Gillian... Read more
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Vacancies and volunteering
The Church is recruiting for a number of roles across Scotland. Explore what's available and find out how to apply.... Read more
Vocations
The Church of Scotland is actively looking for the next generation of ministers. We seek women and men of all... Read more

Priority Areas
Priority Area congregations are responding to the Church's call to give priority to the poorest communities.... Read more
Latest news
- Lord Hodge appointed Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly 28 February
- Church leaders urge UK Government to change Nationalities and Borders Bill 28 February
- Californian clergyman brings a passion for innovation to Scottish Church workshops 25 February
- Worship leaders encouraged to use prayer for peace this Sunday 25 February
Events
- Lecture Series: The Hidden History of How Protestantism Went Global Wednesday 1 December, 2021
- Lecture Series: Race, Colonialism and Power in the Legal System Thursday 2 December, 2021
- Sight Loss Friendly Church Taster Session Thursday 10 February, 2022
- Sight Loss Friendly Church Taster SessionThursday 17 February, 2022
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