Best of the Spectator Holy Smoke: why is the Kirk selling off hundreds of churches so cheaply?
Oct 26, 2024
William Finlater, an undergraduate from St Andrews University, uncovers the Church of Scotland's drastic decision to sell off hundreds of churches at low prices due to plummeting membership. He highlights the emotional conflict between treating these sacred spaces as mere assets versus their significance to communities. Joining him is Michael Gove, former Sunday school teacher and Spectator's new editor, who reflects on the church’s historical struggles and the challenges of adapting to modern secularism while maintaining its architectural heritage.
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