Heartsong Live Radio celebrates its 5th anniversary

Heartsong Live Radio – Scotland’s number one online Christian station – is celebrating its 5th anniversary. Throughout the week we will be playing audio clips from some of the people who have been inspired by the station in the past five years. We will also be hearing from some of the many guests we’ve had...

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Aberdeen-based pastoral theologian appointed Queen’s Chaplain

Aberdeen-based theologian and Church of Scotland minister the Rev Professor John Swinton, has been appointed to the role of Queen’s Chaplain. Professor Swinton is to be one of 10 Royal Chaplains in Scotland. The role, which dates back to the 15th century, sees members of the Chapel Royal taking part in formal state occasions and...

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Historic Scottish Church popular with Outlander fans closes

A Scottish church that featured in the popular TV drama Outlander has closed. Old High Church in Inverness was formally closed as a place of worship following a special service yesterday. The Church of Scotland property on the banks of the River Ness is to be sold, as it was not financially viable to maintain...

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Remembrance Day-Poppy Display

Remembrance Day: Liberton Kirk Commemorates Remembrance Day With Powerful Display of 17,000 poppies

As part of this year’s Remembrance Day events, Liberton Kirk in Edinburgh is commemorating those who served in WWI with a poppy display of around 17,000 knitted, crocheted and crafted poppies which have been crafted by people from as far afield as New Zealand and Australia. The display, which will be on show from Sunday...

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Community schools with no religious observance ‘backed by 60 per cent of Scots’

Almost two-thirds of Scots would back the establishment of community schools with no religious observance, according to a new survey. The Humanist Society Scotland is asking parents to support a new petition calling on the Scottish Parliament to give headteachers the right to adopt a “non-religious community schools model” as an alternative to the current...

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The Turning Kicks Off in Scotland This August

The Turning Scotland Mission The Turning, Scotland, mission launch kicks off in three cities simultaneously this August: Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow. In Edinburgh, the mission begins with a worship, encounter and prayer evening on Thursday 23rd August, with the first training and outreach taking place on Friday 24th. This pattern of evening worship and encounter...continue reading...

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A 5-Year-Old Girl Bullied Because She Said Grace Before Lunch

Scottish lawmaker, Kate Forbes who is creating awareness about children being bullied for their religious beliefs has been praised by Christian leaders in Scotland. Kate Forbes said her constituents in the cities of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch brought cases of religious bullying to her attention. Forbes told the story of a five-year-old who would say grace before...

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The Promise by Soul Survivor-Recorded Live With 24,000 Teens

Integrity Music announces the global release of The Promise, a 12-track, live album from the student ministry Soul Survivor. The Promise captures the worship of 24,000 teens and young adults who came together to praise Jesus in exuberance, awe and intimacy at summer camps across the U.K. Soul Survivor ministry was established in 1993 by pastor Mike Pilavachi, and...

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The Filling Station announces date for Refuel 2018

After a joyous, grounbreaking, revolutionary and unique week of teaching, worship, ministry and fellowship in 2017, The Filling Station is delighted to announce date for 2018. For the second year Refuel will be held within the stunning grounds of Gordon Castle in the Scottish Highlands of Morayshire. Tickets available here For more details about Refuel...

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