Churches

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: Members of the General Synod react after blessings for same-sex couples was approved in a vote by the General Synod at The Church House.

Church of England votes to offer blessings to same sex couples

A morning session at the Church of Scotland's General Assembly in May. There was a palpable sense of anxiety, regret and fear at this year's gathering, where Kirk business is examined and decisions made on the way ahead, writes Stuart Kelly. PIC: Andy O'Brien.

We now know where the fault lines in the Kirk really are - Stuart Kelly

Andrew Yule

Adaptive reuse breathing new life into Scotland’s forgotten buildings - Andrew Y...

Culross Abbey, which dates to the 13th Century, is one of the Church of Scotland properties at risk of closure amid a major assessment of church buildings and the way worship is delivered. PIC: Kim Traynor/CC.

Churches are buildings most of us don't use, but some can speak to us all

The Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae is a highlight of any trip to Orkney. PIC: HES.

The new tour of Orkney that takes users headfirst into 5,000 years of history

Reverend Yousouf Gooljary, who is researching links between Scotland's churches and slavery. PIC: Contributed.

Church of Scotland has been urged to act on links to slavery

Chocolate Easter Eggs are a traditional gift at this time of year (photo: adobe)

Traditions of Easter ... historical meaning and significance explained

Worshippers have returned to churches in Scotland after a judge ruled coronavirus regulations that forced their closure were unlawful.

Scottish churches reopen for communal worship after ‘important’ legal victory

The Judicial review is expected to call in the Court of Session

Three-quarters of Scots oppose churches lockdown exemption

A priest will officiate Ash Wednesday by rubbing ashes in a cross-shape onto the head of church-goers, signifying the beginning of Lent (Picture: Getty Images)

This is why Christians observe Ash Wednesday - and what the ashes mean

Churches should reopen as soon as possible - Readers' Letters

A group of Scottish religious leaders have written to Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Maja Hitij/Getty Images

Sturgeon urged to reopen churches by more than 200 Scottish religious leaders

Nativity plays like this one performed before the Covid outbreak may not be possible this year, but the Christmas Windows project provides a different way for people to tell the story (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

How thousands of Christians plan to tell Nativity story this year –Jen Robertson

The majority of the new rules come into force on 16 October

What Northern Ireland's circuit breaker lockdown means for Scottish travel

Pubs, restaurants, and schools are set to close across Northern Ireland after the Stormont executive agreed to new restrictions in the early hours of Wednesday morning. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Northern Ireland imposes four-week lockdown on hospitality and schools

Visitors to Greece must now wear face masks in numerous public spaces, as officials have tightened rules in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Greece has brought in new face mask rules for tourists - and fines for those who...

Nicola Sturgeon: "Most significant milestone yet"

Nicola Sturgeon unveils 'most significant milestone yet' in lockdown exit

With Spain among the nations who have recently lifted some of their restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a few other countries in Europe look set to follow suit soon (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the European countries lifting lockdown restrictions

Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian holiday that celebrates Jesus Christ rising from the dead.

The Easter story: what happened on Good Friday and Easter Sunday according to th...

Easter 2020 will be earlier than it was last year (Photo: Shutterstock)

When is Easter 2020? And why the date changes each year

All services have been cancelled from Wednesday

Church of Scotland cancels Easter services and issues guidance on funerals

Churches in discord over hymn singing

Homecoming hailed as Scots venues celebrate bumper year

Churches call for free vote on release row

Churches combat the Christmas advertising blitz with a picture of Jesus, Joseph ...

UN to check on Mugabe's slums blitz

Wind farms will devastate tourism

Tsunami was 'divine visitation upon Sabbath pleasure seekers'

Churches attack 'god gene' claim by scientist

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