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Time for a ‘conversation shift’ in Scotland’s referendum debate
Scotland will next year be voting on independence but the Church of Scotland’s Sally Foster-Fulton wants the ongoing conversation to move away from a “tennis match of yes and no”. Foster-Fulton,...
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Coronation service rich in symbol recalls crowning of ‘history’s bride’
St Edward’s Crown sat sparkling in the centre of the high altar of Westminster Abbey as the visual focus of a service to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation, on Tuesday. Away from...
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New Chaplain to the Queen is appointed
The Reverend John Chalmers has been appointed as a new Chaplain to Her Majesty in Scotland. Mr Chalmers from Dunfermline who served in the parishes of Renton in Dumbartonshire and Palmerston Place,...
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Iain Torrance succeeds knighted John Cairns as Dean of the Chapel Royal
A former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Very Reverend Dr John Cairns has been knighted after retiring as Dean of the Chapel Royal. His successor is another former...
View ArticleChurchman predicts Scotland will say no to independence
The former moderator of the Free Church of Scotland thinks the royal baby could sway the vote on independence. The Reverend Dr Iain D Campbell points out that support for the royal family is still...
View Article2014 Lord High Commissioner announced
Prince Edward will be Her Majesty The Queen’s representative at the Free Church of Scotland’s 2014 General Assembly, it has been announced. Although the Earl of Wessex will primarily be involved with...
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Queen’s letter to the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly
Right Reverend and Well Beloved, We Greet You Well. We gladly renew on this occasion Our pledge to preserve and uphold the rights and privileges of the Church of Scotland. In doing so, We acknowledge,...
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Queen honours senior members of the Kirk during her visit to Edinburgh
The Queen’s visit to Edinburgh last Thursday (3rd July 2014) had special significance for two eminent members of the Kirk when she invested The Very Reverend Dr Gilleasbuig Macmillan with the Insignia...
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Prince Charles calls on Muslim leaders to stop ‘indescribable tragedy’ of the...
The Princes of Wales has condemned the ‘horrendous and heartbreaking’ persecution of religious minorities around the world and called on faith leaders to work together to enable religious freedom. In a...
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Queen’s Birthday Honours: James MacMillan leads knighted Scots
Composer James MacMillan has said he is “totally delighted” at being knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. The 55-year-old has been awarded the honour for services to music. Dr MacMillan’s...
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