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The Covenant Nation (TCN) has announced the launch of its new branch in Edinburgh, Scotland, marking a significant development for members of the church and the wider Christian community in the Scottish capital. The launch service is scheduled for Sunday, 8 November 2026, at 10 am at Annan House, 10 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AA. […]
Thirty-seven Church of England churches and cathedrals are set to benefit from £13.3 million in restoration funding aimed at preserving historic religious buildings and keeping them accessible to local communities. Announced on October 15, 2026, the grants form part of the first round of the government-backed Places of Worship Renewal Fund, administered by Historic England […]
The Scottish National Party (SNP) has backed a motion calling for a comprehensive ban on conversion practices, renewing debate about LGBTQ+ protections and the implications for churches, parents and pastoral ministry across Scotland. The motion was supported at the party’s annual conference in Aberdeen in October 2026. It calls on the Scottish Government to introduce […]
Gospel singer Sarah Wonder has announced the forthcoming release of her debut album, The End of the Matter, scheduled to arrive on October 16, 2026. The announcement follows a run of singles that have reached listeners across multiple countries and earned repeated placements on Spotify editorial playlists. Songs including Offering, It Is Well, God Can […]
Christians from different denominations are coming together for the National Week of Prayer 2026, taking place across the British Isles from 10 to 18 October. The initiative invites churches, ministries, families and individuals to unite in prayer for the nation and their local communities. Organised as an interdenominational movement, the National Week of Prayer aims […]
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Glasgow has announced plans to close around 24 churches and reduce the number of its parishes by half, citing declining Mass attendance and a shortage of priests. The proposed changes, announced by Archbishop William Nolan on 7 October 2026, would reduce the archdiocese to approximately 40 parishes. The restructuring is […]
Church of England leaders have called on churches and religious communities across Britain to take a stronger stand against antisemitism, warning that growing hostility towards Jewish people threatens their safety, dignity and participation in public life. In an open letter published on 8 October 2026, three bishops and 11 Church of England interfaith advisers expressed […]
A primary school in Aberdeen, Scotland, has come under public criticism after referring to its annual Christmas card-making activity as “winter cards” in a message to parents. The decision has sparked debate about Christian traditions, religious inclusion and how schools should recognise the different beliefs within their communities. Kaimhill Primary School explained that the terminology […]
Scotland has a long and rich musical heritage, and within its Christian music landscape, a distinctive worship sound continues to emerge from Glasgow. One of the names worth paying attention to is GPA Worship, a Glasgow-based Christian worship collective connected with the Global Prophetic Alliance. GPA Worship has been developing a growing catalogue of worship […]
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland is continuing the Church’s engagement with Christians in the Holy Land by meeting with Daoud Nasser of the Tent of Nations in Bethlehem. The meeting, scheduled for October 5 in Scotland, will give the Moderator an opportunity to hear directly about the situation facing Nasser and his community […]
The Bishop of Salisbury, the Rt Revd Stephen Lake, has been suspended from ministry as two complaints against him move to the next stage of the Church of England’s disciplinary process. The Church of England confirmed on October 1 that Bishop Lake had been asked to respond to the allegations brought against him under the […]
