Scotland
The largest religion in Scotland is the various Christian denominations. The largest Christian denomination is the Protestant church, represented by the "Church of Scotland" and the smaller "Free Church of Scotland". The Protestant churches are mainly "presbyterian". The other main Christian denomination is the Roman Catholic Church. There are also some Anglicans and Baptists among the Christian denominations. The other religions include Islam, Jewish and Hindu, perhaps around 5% of the population together.
The Rev Alex Currie is currently the minister of the Church oif Scotland in the Isle of Whithorn
The Church of Scotland acknowledges Jesus Christ as King and Head of the Church. Christianity was first brought to Scotland by St Ninian and St Columba. The key figure in the Scottish Reformation of 1560 was John Knox.
Another name for a Scottish Church is a "kirk." This term is commonly used in Scotland to refer to a church.
Saint Ninian, a missionary and bishop, is often credited with being one of the first to bring Christianity to Scotland in the 4th century. He established a church at Whithorn in Galloway, which became an important center for Christianity in Scotland.
The Church of Scotland originated in 1560 under John Knox, the great theologian.
The Church of Scotland does not have any congregations in the USA. There are, however, many NY congregations of the Presbyterian Church (USA) - the sister church of the Church of Scotland.
in Scotland
The largest religion in Scotland is the various Christian denominations. The largest Christian denomination is the Protestant church, represented by the "Church of Scotland" and the smaller "Free Church of Scotland". The Protestant churches are mainly "presbyterian". The other main Christian denomination is the Roman Catholic Church. There are also some Anglicans and Baptists among the Christian denominations. The other religions include Islam, Jewish and Hindu, perhaps around 5% of the population together.
The residence of a minister of the Free Church of Scotland
Church of Scotland Offices was created in 1909.
Church of Scotland Guild was created in 1887.
Reformed Presbyterian Church of Scotland was created in 1690.
The Church of Scotland does not grant annulments of marriages. It is, however, possible for someone who is divorced to be remarried in the Church of Scotland (subject to the permission of the Minister of the local parish church).
United Free Church of Scotland was created in 1900.
Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland was created in 1893.
Book of Discipline - Church of Scotland - was created in 1581.