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What is Sight Loss Friendly Church?

  Torch is enabling churches across the UK to include people with sight loss in every aspect of church life. Join our network of churches to access training, advice, resources and to be added to our sight loss friendly church finder. Best of all, it’s all free of charge! Find out more

Live No Lies – Book Review 

“Live No Lies” by John Mark Comer is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of living an authentic and truthful life in today’s complex and often deceptive world. Comer delves into the significance of embracing honesty, transparency, and integrity in every facet of life, emphasising the liberating power of truth and the damaging impact of deception …

Cultivating the Fruit of the Spirit

Embarking on a journey into the profound depths of the ‘Fruit of the Spirit ‘, this article serves as a gateway to a series of companion pieces. These will delve deeper into the individual fruits of self-control, joy, kindness, and goodness in the coming months. We pray our exploration of these characteristics will encourage us …

Distant Echoes 

Three vignettes. As a teenager on a Church of Scotland Sunday School Teacher Training Course at Carberry Towers I vividly remember being presented with the image of the teacher planting a seed but doing so with no guarantee that they would see any fruit produced. We do what we can in our time and it …

Faithful to God – Fruitful in ministry (Exodus 17v1-6)

Faithful to God – Fruitful in ministry (Exodus 17v1-6) ‘Between a rock and a hard place’ is a familiar phrase. It speaks of a challenging season in life; and it can be a regular experience in ministry. If this is true for you, I want to offer some hope and encouragement. Our greatest fruitfulness in …

KYRIA COLLAB 18-25 YEAR OLD ONE YEAR LEADERSHIP COHORT

KYRIA COLLAB 18-25 YEAR OLD ONE YEAR LEADERSHIP COHORT Kyria Collab, an exclusive gathering of exceptional young female leaders from various denominations and spheres of influence across the UK. Our mission is to embark on a transformative 12-month journey together, establishing the REAL WAY of leadership: Recognise & Relate | Encounter & Equip | Advise & Advocate | Listen …

Discover Church of Scotland Learning – Watch the recording of the first live session

https://assets.circle.so/discover-church-of-scotland-learning-church-of-scotland-learning-1719406560.mp4   Are you ready to unlock the power of digital learning? Watch the recording of the 30-minute webinar, where we will take you on a virtual tour of our innovative online learning platform. ℹ️ What to Expect: – Introduction to Church of Scotland Learning – Tour of the online site, highlighting functionality and available …

Through the Roof – Disability Awareness Sunday (22nd September)

Disability Awareness Sunday Join the Journey with Jesus In 2024, the date for Disability Awareness Sunday is Sunday 22nd September. But any Sunday can be Disability Awareness Sunday! This year there’s a whole Disability Awareness Week, starting on 15th September. Join the hundreds of churches across the UK – and the world! – to share about …

Upcoming events at Kilmalieu Retreat Centre

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Sign up to the monthly Ascend E-Newsletter here

The Church of Scotland website allows you to sign up to a number of newsletters including the Ascend monthly E-newsletter Sign up here Newsletters | The Church of Scotland

The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity have launched a series of events and short courses

  The London Institute for Contemporary Christianity have launched a series of events and short courses. From lunchtime webinars to residential retreats, cultural conversations, and in-depth study days, there’s something on their autumn term events programme for everyone. Courses | LICC

Short Courses Learning and Development with Trinity College Glasgow and the University of Glasgow

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A Vivid Vision for the Church of Scotland

A Vivid Vision for the Church of Scotland

Growing Your Team: Empowerment for better delegation

Before ministry, I was a  Facilities and Building Services Manager. At one point, it was a “front-line management” role; I had 25 staff. Aside from the routine work, I took the lead in coordinating the disaster recovery team. It was a high-pressure role; on more than one occasion, my decision-making saved the British part of …

How Will We Know When We See Church as It’s Called to Be?

The concept of an ideal, flourishing church has long been a subject of contemplation and aspiration. From its inception, The Church of Scotland has been envisioned as a beacon of love, compassion, and community, embodying the teachings of Christ in its actions and ethos. There’s hardly room here to assess whether that envisioning has always …

Talking Mission – Embracing the Beautiful Chaos of Messy Church with Stirling North

On Sunday, March 4th, 2018, Scotland was in the grip of the ‘Beast from the East’. This was the weekend we were introducing Messy Church to the congregation and looking for volunteers to help run it. ‘Typical!’ I thought, ‘The day we are inviting people to support this new mission initiative, and no one will …

Flesh and Heart United

Picture the scene: After weeks of preparation for your study leave, you have put on your out-of-office email autoreply. Cover is arranged for each and every Sunday for the next month; the rest of your team is managing the everyday business of church life, and everyone knows that you are not contactable for the next …

Too busy but less active

‘A 45-minute nap after lunch gets me through to the end of the day.’ This was the advice given to me by my probation supervisor over 20 years ago, and at the time, it seemed absurd. (Apologies, J!). But now, I understand. The workload has increased, especially in my new role, with a whirlwind of …

Alpha – Leadership Conference 2024 – Watch free & on demand

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2024 FREE & ON DEMAND Watch the best moments of Leadership Conference 2024. Catch selected highlights, talks, and seminars online, on demand, all for free.  

Join us as we explore the Church of Scotland Learning platform – Short 90 second film

Join us as we explore the Church of Scotland Learning platform, a dynamic and accessible resources designed to help you on your faith journey. From courses on Discipleship, Ethics and Theological Reflections to practical resources, there’s something for everyone. Discover new ways to grow your faith and connect with others on this enriching platform. Watch …