Passion play has Jesus as radical Scots politician
The greatest story ever told has been rewritten with a twist – with the last days of Jesus set on the eve of a referendum. The creators of the Edinburgh Passion, which will be performed in Princes...
View ArticleFree Church of Scotland: The resurrection … Jesus rose from the dead
For many people Easter is little more than a nice idea, writes Rev Iver Martin. They are happy to join in the celebrations which do nothing more for them than mark the passing of winter as it gives way...
View ArticleEaster message from the Scottish Episcopal Church
In preparing to write his Easter sermon, the Rt Rev Dr Gregor Duncan said: As I sit down to write this in Passiontide, I am to offer you an Easter message. What to say? Well, something simple: Easter...
View ArticleEaster message from the Church of Scotland
Rt Rev John Chalmers, Moderator of the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly, writes: I have found it particularly poignant to have followed the themes of Christian Aid, posted daily on our website,...
View ArticlePope Francis: Urbi et Orbi Message
“Jesus Christ is Risen!” Pope Francis proclaimed the Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ from the balcony of Saint Peter’s Basilica on a cold and rainy Easter Sunday morning. The inclement weather...
View ArticleEaster message: Methodist Conference
The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference have reminded people of the central Easter message of hope, passion and joy in the midst of despair. You can listen to the Easter messages...
View ArticleScottish Episcopal Church: Good Friday and Easter are not just a religious story
The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The Good Friday and Easter story of the death and resurrection of Jesus...
View ArticleRoman Catholic greeting for Easter
Archbishop Philip Tartaglia writes: Easter comes early this year. Even nature seems to have cottoned on, with gardens already bright and blooming with spring flowers. That newness of life is a kind of...
View ArticleAn Easter message from the Church of Scotland
The Rt Rev Dr Angus Morrison reflects on the resurrection of Christ and how its message of hope impels us to share His Good News and pursue justice for the poor and vulnerable. Of all the seasons of...
View ArticleFree Kirk: It’s time for church leaders to stop living in denial
Scotland’s congregations are in “desperate need of their own resurrection” and unless church leaders “stop living in denial” about the state of Christianity they will die, the Moderator of the Free...
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