‘A calling like no other’

Jackie Macadam considers the challenges of rural ministry.

Prayer

Based on Luke 24:1-12 The cold breaking

The Big Picture

18th Fairway at Royal Troon, Gordon Waddell Dunrobin

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‘Future of the Church’

What an uplifting article written by eight-year-old Martha

Spoiler alert

The Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson reflects on the parts played by some in the last week of Jesus’ life on the journey through Holy Week.

Following God’s call

Thomas Baldwin meets Steven McLeish, the new Scotland Head of Leprosy Mission.

A nomadic ministry

Jackie Macadam learns more about the joys of pulpit supply.

‘The hills are alive...’

Dr Ian Bradley reflects on the Christian influences of the film The Sound of Music which celebrates the 60th anniversary of its release this year.

Be amazed

As Easter approaches, the Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson urges readers to consider the wonder of the life, death and resurrection of the Son of God.

Disrupting the status quo

The Rev Ruth Kennedy highlights the importance of change in creating new life and growth.

A day in the life

In the first of a new series focussing on chaplaincy, the Rev Gary Caldwell, prison chaplain at Greenock and Polmont Young Offenders’ Institution, describes a day.

More than just a meal

Neill Shaw describes how churches offer more than just physical nourishment to those in need.

‘Resurrection is new ground’

The Rev Roddy Hamilton highlights the new landscapes of resurrection.

My church

Karen Mathers, an elder at Prestwick South Parish Church describes how some things remain constant, despite the challenge of change.

‘A pivotal issue’

The Rev Dr John Ferguson reflects on the importance of the debate surrounding assisted dying.

Life and Work found in 1934 time capsule

Thomas Baldwin reports on the contents of a rediscovered time capsule in Bearsden.

Warning on listed buildings

Congregations with listed buildings in need of repair

Christian Aid ‘follows the example of Jesus’

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the

Church’s fundraising success

An Edinburgh church has raised £10,000 for Blood

Honoring history

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer reflects on the importance of remembering roots in forging the future.

PILGRIM FACILITY

A Borders church has converted part of its

BOXES FOR MALAWI

Prestwick St Nicholas Church packed 48 banana boxes

SERVICE OF UNION

The service of union for Dundee Westgait Church

GUILD ANNIVERSARY

Members and friends of Morebattle and Hownam Guild,

LONG SERVICE

1 Eighteen elders of Alloway and Fisherton Parish

NEW MEMBERS

1 Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church of Scotland welcomed

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