Church of Scotland

Ardgour & Kingairloch, Strontian and Ardgour congregations are within the Presbytery of Lochaber, within the Church of Scotland

News Items from the Church of Scotland web site:

• Church joins disarmament campaigners in celebrating nuclear weapons treaty
  January 22, 2021
  The Church of Scotland is celebrating the moment today – 22 January 2021 – when the new international Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons comes into force. This is the culmination of global efforts…
• Kirk co-signs letter calling Christians to join in prayer
  January 21, 2021
  This Sunday (24 January), as lockdown restrictions continue in Scotland, Christians across the country – and further afield – will once again join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As…
• Help choose the Moderator of the General Assembly 2022-23
  January 21, 2021
  Church members are encouraged to help select the next Moderator of the General Assembly. The committee charged with the task of choosing the Kirk’s ambassador at home and abroad for 2022-23 needs 15 members. The…
• Kirk member vaccinated on 108th birthday in church
  January 19, 2021
  A Kirk member has been vaccinated on her 108th birthday in the church which she has regularly attended since she was a child. Mrs Dawson, who is also an active member of the Guild and…
• Scottish Government sends message to churches
  January 19, 2021
  The Scottish Government's Communities Secretary, Aileen Campbell MSP has sent a message of reassurance to faith groups, saying that places of worship will be among the first to reopen when Covid restrictions are eased. In…
• Churches awarded grants from green recovery fund
  January 19, 2021
  Church of Scotland congregations and associated groups have been awarded around £180,000 in funding from the Scottish Government to support environmentally friendly projects. The Community Climate Asset Fund, which was set up last year to….
• Talking Ministry: “Whatever your gifts, God can use them”
  January 15, 2021
  A minister has described his role as the "most life-giving" and challenging call that a person can ever receive. Rev Scott Burton of Brightons Parish Church in Falkirk district said every day is different, with…
• Faith leaders urge people to get COVID-19 vaccine
  January 14, 2021
  The Church of Scotland is encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Rev Dr George Whyte, Principal Clerk of the General Assembly, said it is imperative that people keep themselves and others safe. He has…
• Scottish Christians join together in prayer this Sunday
  January 14, 2021
  This Sunday (17 January), as restrictions tighten across Scotland, Christians around the country – and further afield – will join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As with previous weeks…
• Week of Prayer for Christian Unity to begin
  January 13, 2021
  Beginning on Monday 18 January, churches around the world will mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity over eight days. This year's worship materials have been created by the Monastic Community of Grandchamp in…