Mary Whittaker: Meet Scotland’s first deaf minister who has a black belt in kickboxing
Mary Whittaker has never been fazed by setbacks or challenges on her spiritual journey.
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Ministers face judicial review over church lockdown closures
The Scottish Government is facing a judicial review over the closure of churches after religious leaders launched legal proceedings.
Aberdeen church releases sea shanty featuring members from across Scotland
An Aberdeen minister has jumped on the current sea shanty trend - by creating his own nautical number telling the story of Noah.
Aberdeen minister appointed moderator of new presbytery
An Aberdeen minister has been selected as the first moderator of the Church of Scotland’s newest presbytery.
Church leaders launch proceedings against ministers over lockdown measures
Religious leaders in Scotland have started legal proceedings against the Scottish Government over the closure of churches.
Anger as Church of Scotland announce plans to demolish Garthdee Church and sell off land
Garthdee Church is to be demolished and sold on by the Church of Scotland in a move that has provoked anger in the community.
Church leaders threaten legal action if places of worship cannot reopen
Religious leaders in Scotland have written to the Scottish Government threatening legal action if places of worship are not allowed to reopen.
Faith leaders urge Scots to take up offer of coronavirus vaccine
Faith leaders in Scotland have joined together to call on people across the country to accept the offer of a coronavirus vaccine.
Church of Scotland announce 2021 General Assembly to be held online
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will once again be held online later this year amid “uncertainty” over continuing coronavirus restrictions.
Aberdeen minister develops innovative way of telling Christmas story
Church of Scotland ministers have developed new and innovative ways to tell the story of Christmas.
No music rule ‘disappointing’ says Aberdeen pub boss, but venues will back new measures to keep people safe
New legislation for hospitality businesses has been announced by the Scottish Government following an outbreak of coronavirus in Aberdeen.
Anger over ‘shocking’ state of overgrown Aberdeen cemetery
A north-east man has raised concerns over the 'shocking' state of an Aberdeen cemetery.
The silent bells of St Nicholas and other tales from Mither Kirk’s 800 years at the heart of Aberdeen
There was great excitement in Aberdeen as the stunning new bells for the spire of the Mither Kirk were paraded through the streets for citizens to admire, before ringing out in celebration of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee.
Readers’ Letters: Former pupils salute unique teacher
Reading Neil Drysdale’s story about Mr Alan Small brought back great memories of Alan.
Plans to dispose of three Church of Scotland buildings in Aberdeen
Three Church of Scotland buildings in Aberdeen will be disposed of under new plans to reform the Kirk in the region.
Historic Aberdeen church service streamed live
The first service of the newly-formed Presbytery Aberdeen and Shetland has been streamed online.
Joy for parishioners as Aberdeen churches create joint congregation
An Aberdeen congregation will rise from the ashes by combining with a neighbouring church to create a new parish.
Aberdeen churches close due to coronavirus pandemic
Churches in Aberdeen have shut because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Aberdeen church shuts for good despite locals’ protests
An Aberdeen church has been closed for good despite long-standing protests from the local community.
Rethink urged over Aberdeen church closure plans
A city minister has urged kirk bosses to think again about plans to close his church and warned of the impact the decision could have on the community.
Woman admits stealing steak from Aberdeen supermarket and breaking into church
Denise Elrick, 29, went to Morrisons on King Street, Aberdeen, on June 21 this year and stole three packets of steak.
Plans lodged to extend north-east church
Plans have been lodged to add an extension to a north-east church.
Trail-blazing deaf minister appointed to leave north-east congregation
One of the Church of Scotland’s two deaf ministers has been inducted in the north-east.
Video: Aberdeen church lodges crypt plan for 2,000 skeletons
Plans to create a crypt for thousands of human remains inside an Aberdeen church have been lodged with the local authority.
Aberdeen kirk leader ‘upset’ as church merger bid thrown out
An Aberdeen church leader has called a congregation’s decision against merging with another city church a “missed opportunity”.
Artist to preach for the Queen at north-east church this weekend
A renowned Scottish artist is set to preach for the Queen at a historic north-east church.
Anger over plans to replace historic pews at Aberdeen church
Concerns have been raised over a church’s plans to replace its historic wooden pews.
Former church could be turned into cafe
A bid has been lodged to convert a North-east church into a community cafe.