Minister says church has 'no problem' with Occupy Dundee
With Occupy Dundee showing no signs of abandoning its sit-down protest, the minister at the neighbouring church says he has ''no problem'' with the entrenched group. (...)
'Our gain is their loss' — Crail minister finds new start at Alyth Parish Church
A minister who hit the headlines at his former church over an affair with a parishioner has been warmly welcomed back to the pulpit in Perthshire. (...)
London owner reported to be turning McCheyne Memorial Church building into holiday home
A former Dundee church could be turned into a holiday home for its London-based owner. (...)
Church of Scotland joins Catholic Church in opposing same-sex marriage plans
Ferocious opposition from the Church of Scotland has dealt a serious blow to controversial SNP Government plans for same-sex marriage. (...)
Volunteers on a mission to build historical record of Scotland's churches
A small group of volunteers have embarked on the mammoth task of ensuring Scotland's churches, which are closing faster than ever, are preserved in history. (...)
David's miniature marvel has no match
Burntisland man David Todd has given an intricate matchstick model of his local church to his fellow parishioners. (...)
Internet-savvy Perth church takes worship into the cloud
A Perth church has embraced the latest technology to reach out to the wider world. (...)
Final service marks end of centuries of worship at Dunnichen Church site
A thousand of worship on the site of Dunnichen Church near Forfar came to an end with a final service on Sunday. (...)
Church group devises a snappy way to raise funds
A Forfar church group has put together a fund-raising calendar featuring a collection of stunning images from the local area, taken by amateur photographers. (...)
Gay former churchman is exonerated of all allegations
A former Dundee rector who was forced out of his church amid allegations of financial impropriety, bullying and the "homophobic" behaviour of some disgruntled members of the congregation has been cleared of mismanagement by the Scottish Episcopal Church, The Courier can reveal. (...)
Dilapidated St Columba's Church in Brechin attracts mystery bid for its purchase
An eyesore of a building on a prime site in Brechin could be about to undergo a transformation after a bid from a mysterious prospective purchaser. (...)
Businessman saves Kirkcaldy's Old Kirk
A historic church has been saved and preserved for future generations after a generous benefactor brought about a change of ownership. (...)
Church of Scotland receives offer for Kirkcaldy's Old Kirk building
Kirkcaldy's Old Kirk building — put up for sale in March — is now under offer, the Church of Scotland has confirmed. (...)
'He only had six years but he did a lot with them' — tears and laughter at funeral of Aidan Sands
A little boy with the face of an angel — that was just one of the tributes paid at the funeral of Dundee six-year-old Aidan Sands. (...)
Former Tory councillor Edward Adam hits out at sectarian row MSP
A former Conservative councillor, whose father was rector of a Dundee Catholic school, has lashed out at a Tory MSP who claims faith schools amounted to "state-sponsored conditioning" of sectarianism. (...)
Kinfauns Church house plan rejected for fifth time
Objectors say they are "elated" that a plan to create a luxury home next to their family graveyard has been thrown out by the council. (...)
Arbroath congregations gather to remember the men who built the Bell Rock Lighthouse
Congregations from churches across Arbroath have joined for a special ceremony to mark the 200th anniversary of the Bell Rock Lighthouse. (...)
Mearns church with rich history launching effort to protect its future
A Mearns church associated with one of the best known episodes in Scottish history is launching a funding appeal to stop the "complete deterioration" of its windows. (...)
Ex-Dundee minister is first to break away from Church of Scotland over gay clergy issue
A former Dundee minister has become the first clergyman to break away from the Church of Scotland over its decision to lift a ban on gay ministers. (...)
St Stephen's and West Church remembers lightning strike one year on
While Dundee recovers from the latest storm to batter the city, a Broughty Ferry congregation are today marking the first anniversary of lightning destroying their steeple. (...)