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King Charles affirms independence of the Kirk

ONE of the first acts of Charles III after he was formally proclaimed King was to affirm the independence of the Church of Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

King Charles's full declaration and oath to the Accession Council during his proclamation

King Charles has sworn to serve the people of the Commonwealth in his first declaration after formally being proclaimed sovereign. Read it in full here.

ABC News

New King affirms independence of the Church of Scotland

The move was one of first acts of Charles III after he formally was proclaimed King, following his mother’s death on Thursday.

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Factbox-How King Charles' accession to the throne is formalised

Queen Elizabeth, the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history, died on Thursday aged 96, and her son Charles succeeded to the throne immediately. Here is an explanation of the protocol surrounding the official accession of a new monarch and Saturday's ceremony formally proclaiming Charles as king.

Reuters

Royal chaplain speaks of ‘deep sadness’ after Queen’s ‘remarkable life’

The Very Rev Prof David Fergusson said ‘we give thanks for all that she has been to our Church and our nation’.

The Independent UK

‘She was with it 100%’: Scottish church’s moderator recalls recent visit to Queen

Iain Greenshields, who went to Balmoral last weekend, says she looked frail, but retained vitality in conversation

The Guardian - UK

Inside Queen's final weekend as vicar says she was still on 'amazingly good form'

A clergyman who spent last weekend with the Queen at Balmoral says the 96-year-old was "full of fun" and the "life and soul of things", adding the monarch was "happy to be there for her final days"

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Queen Elizabeth dead: The oath King Charles III will take to become King

The King will be formally proclaimed monarch at the Accession Council at St James' Palace

Liverpool Echo

Queen seemed in ‘really good spirits’ at weekend – Church Moderator

Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, spent the weekend at Balmoral.

The Independent UK

Queen was 'full of fun' according to clergyman who spent last weekend with her

"Her memory was absolutely amazing and she was really full of fun"

Manchester Evening News

Factbox-The process by which Charles's accession to the throne is formalised

Queen Elizabeth, the longest-reigning monarch in Britain's history, died on Thursday aged 96, with her son Charles succeeding her as king.

Reuters

Wishaw kirks under threat as Church of Scotland unveils controversial proposals

The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale says 'change is necessary', as it begins a radical consultation with church members.

Daily Record

'Change is necessary' as a number of Lanarkshire churches face closure due to dwindling numbers

The Church of Scotland say plans are currently being drawn up to determine the future of congregations.

Daily Record

Two historic Dumfriesshire churches set to close due to maintenance problems

Maintenance problems and issues with accessibility and facilities have prompted the decision by the Church of Scotland

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Campaign launched to keep closure-threatened historic West Stirlingshire church open

Elder said: “Our congregation is in very good heart and we have a regular attendance at the church, which is both in a fantastic state of repair both physical and spiritually."

Daily Record

Church of Scotland criticised after putting closing date on sale of Gretna hall and car park

Dumfriesshire MP David Mundell has described the speed of the sale as "a bombshell to the local community"

Daily Record

Historic 200-year-old Scots kirk faces closure over 'falling number of ministers'

"There has been a church in this area since 1380, the present church having been built in 1805 and thereafter extended."

Daily Record

Politicians wade into Gretna car park row between community council and Church of Scotland

Springfield and Gretna Green Community Council is locked in a battle with the church which put a hall and car park up for sale for offers over £90,000

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Edinburgh property: Inside Shetland church available for half the cost of a city flat

A church building has gone up for sale on the island of Shetland, and it is available to buy for just £55,000 — around half the price of a one-bedroom flat in the city

Daily Record

Community anger over Church of Scotland plans to sell Old Gretna Church Hall

Springfield and Gretna Green Community Council members have been outraged by the proposed £90,000 sale of a church hall and adjacent car park

Daily Record

South Lanarkshire churches set to pool resources as mission plan takes effect

The number of church staff will drop as a result

Daily Record

Homecoming for Church of Scotland's Moderator of the General Assembly

Rt. Rev. Dr Iain Greenshields was delighted to be back in Larkhall on Sunday.

The National (Scotland)

Episcopal Church congregation urged not to report complaints to the media amid bullying row

MEMBERS of the Episcopal Church's clergy and congregation who have suffered injustice have been urged not to go to the press and instead raise…

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian mum launches last-ditch bid to save threatened church for community

Whitecraig's Gala committee members are upset about the sale of the St John's Church building and have called on the Schurch of Scotland to give them a chance to keep the premises in the community.

Edinburgh Live

Spectacular East Lothian church with massive garden goes on sale for £100,000

The Church of Scotland has put their Whitecraig's church up for sale for £100,000 after it became apparent that it was no longer practical for the religious organisation to maintain it.

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