Worship following the Queen's death
Prayers, hymns and scripture readings suitable for use throughout the period of national mourning... Read more
Commemorations for Her Majesty The Queen
Photos of Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Chaplains... Read more
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The Church response to the Ukraine Crisis
How the church is offering support during the humanitarian crisis in the Ukraine... Read more
Statement and prayer from the Moderator on the death of Her Majesty the Queen
Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields offers a prayer on the death of Her Majesty... Read more
St Giles’ minister honoured to speak for nation at Royal Thanksgiving service
Rev Calum MacLeod, the minister of St Giles’ Cathedral said it had been nerve-wracking, but also a great honour to be able to recognise The... Read more
A recollection of Her Majesty the Queen
Very Rev Dr John Chalmers, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, shares a reflection on his memories of meeting Her... Read more
Moderator pays tribute to Her Majesty the Queen at St Giles Cathedral
The Moderator of the General Assembly has given a homily in memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Rt Rev Dr Greenshields spoke at a Service... Read more
Edinburgh’s historic cathedral will hold Scotland’s farewell to The Queen
St Giles’ Cathedral, the High Kirk of Edinburgh, will see one of the most memorable events in its almost 900-year history with a Service of... Read more
A Prayer for the day of the Service of Thanksgiving in St Giles' Cathedral
Very Rev Prof David Fergusson, Dean of the Chapel Royal offers us this prayer for the day of the Service of Thanksgiving at St Giles&rsquo... Read more
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The Guild invites and encourages women and men to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and express their faith in... Read more

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The Church of Scotland is actively looking for the next generation of ministers. We seek women and men of all ages who feel called to... Read more
Latest news
- Minister's great-grandfather made shoes for The Queen 16 September
- Emeritus Dean of the Chapel Royal recalls memorable tale of Her Majesty The Queen 15 September
- Former Kirk Moderator pays tribute to The Queen in House of Lords 14 September
- The Queen’s “warmth of welcome” at Kirk’s General Assembly 14 September
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- ReNew webinar: Growing and investing in teams 28 September 2022
- Edinburgh Interfaith Key Note Lecture and AGM 29 September 2022
- Effective funding 6 October 2022
- ReNew webinar: Sharing the Bible 26 October 2022
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