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‘A blessing to the Church’

Thomas Baldwin learns more about congregations which are taking the initiative in leading worship.

‘Christ is risen, so rise up’

In her final column, the Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton reminds readers that the season of Easter ends with a new beginning.

Prayer

Creating God All praise to you, glorious artist

Our presbyteries

Thomas Baldwin reports on the challenges and hope within the presbytery of Clyde.

Love in action

Jackie Macadam offers an update on the work of the charity Scottish Love in Action, which has its roots within the Church of Scotland.

A Zacchaeus moment

The Rev Ruth Kennedy reflects on a familiar New Testament story and considers the message for digital ministries.

New life for church buildings

Jackie Macadam considers the options for former church buildings.

Might you be next?

The Very Rev Dr Martin Fair reflects on the changing face of ministry from the 1970s to today.

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The Big Picture

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Holding politicians to account

David Bradwell highlights how churches can play a key role in a General Election and offers a selection of tips and resources.

‘Who is God for me?’

New elder Grant Henderson shares his journey in faith. 

My church

Alan Blair, an elder at Jersey: St Columba’s, reflects on his faith journey – and new growth. 

The Five Scrolls

Jackie Macadam discovers the background to a new book translating books of the Old Testament from Hebrew into Scots.

PUZZLES

Cryptic Crossword April 2024 Compiled by Peter Chamberlain

PARISH NEWS

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A spiritual challenge

The Rev Richard Frazer urges readers to ‘consider the lilies’ and nature’s circular economy in meeting the challenges of humanity’s restlessness.

View from the pulpit

The Rev Scott Rennie describes the challenges and differences in ministry at London: Crown Court.

REVIEWS

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