Welcome

“ Charities and care providers are struggling to

LETTERS

Our common humanity Dr Frazer’s account of his

‘Inclusion is not difficult’

Jackie Macadam meets a mission pioneer helping churches become more inclusive for people with disabilities.

Prayer

Our loving and faithful God We give you

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The Big Picture

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LAUNCH OF CHURCH OF SCOTLAND LEARNING

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The curious leader

The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone says leaders should always be willing to listen and learn.

Humanity is Community

The Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton explains why the concept of ‘Ubuntu’ is one of the themes of her Moderatorial year.

A long way to go

Thomas Baldwin reflects on the past decade of living with an autistic child

A justice issue

Thomas Baldwin interviews Christian Aid’s Andrew Tomlinson, and hears why campaigners are pushing for the creation of a loss and damage fund this year

A mammoth task

Jackie Macadam meets the author of a new translation of the Bible into Doric, the language of North East Scotland.

A ‘win-win’

Thomas Baldwin reports on a unique partnership which is helping to get young people into churches in Tayside

A community in your hands

The Very Rev Albert Bogle highlights the global rise of the smartphone as an opportunity for sharing the gospel

My church

Frances Young describes how she found ‘wonderful friendships and deeply spiritual connections’ at Kirknewton and East Calder Parish Church.

PUZZLES

Cryptic Crossword August 2023 Compiled by Peter Chamberlain

‘God has put me on this path’

Layla Riddoch, 19, YMCA Tayside youth worker, shares her faith journey

Landmarks for pilgrim routes

Thomas Baldwin reports on causes for celebration for the Fife and Orkney pilgrim paths

Church buys generator for Ukraine care home

Karina Derun, Head of Notary Chamber of Ukraine

Awards for Olive Oil supported by Church

Olive oil produced from a grove supported by

Bereavement charity celebrates 20 years

Church-founded child bereavement charity Richmond’s Hope celebrated its

WCC celebrates

Thomas Baldwin reports on a landmark for the World Council of Churches

Refurbishment

St Kentigern’s Church, Kilmarnock has completed a refurbishment

New elders

Three new elders have been ordained to South

Long service

On Sunday May 21 Cupar Old Church celebrated

View from the pulpit

The Rev William Boyle reflects on a successful start to his ministry in Port Glasgow

The gifts of silence

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer extols the spiritual benefits of sitting in silence