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Future of organs

Scotland has some of the finest 19th century

Reaching out at Christmas

Jackie Macadam learns how churches and charities are engaging with communities this Christmas.

‘We must care for the vulnerable’

As World AIDS Day approaches on December 1, Gracia Quiroga highlights the importance of support and ongoing campaigning from churches for those living with HIV and AIDS.

“Heavenly minded and earthly good”

In the last part of his series, the Rev Dr Martin Johnstone reflects on the complexity of leadership in uncertain times.

A labyrinth journey

The Very Rev Albert Bogle reflects on the power of journey.

Time to pause

The Rev Roddy Hamilton urges readers to find space to consider every aspect of the Advent story anew.

Giving people hope this Christmas

In the last of a special series focussing on mission, Lesley Hamilton-Messer considers the importance of sharing faith.

Sharing ‘the fragrance of His love’

A young member of the Kirkliston Parish Church family near Edinburgh reflects on his faith journey.

My church

David W McFie, a member at St Kane’s Church, New Deer, in northeast Scotland, explains why change does not diminish faith.

DECK THE HALL

The stories of our Favourite Christmas Carols Published

BREATHERS OF AN AMPLER DAY

Victorian Views of Heaven Written by: Ian Bradley

SUNDAY

A History of Religious Affairs through 50 Years

Cryptic Crossword December 2023

Across 1 It can be faced with unpleasant

Codeword December 2023

Sudoku December 2023

To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and

Anniversary

Largo Parish Church in Fife concluded its 400th

Back to school with God

The Back to School with God service has

Big sing

A ‘Big Sing’ at East Mainland Church, Orkney,

Long service

Over 400 years of service at Monifieth Parish

Session Clerk celebrated

One of the churches now in the United

MODERATOR-DESIGNATE ANNOUNCED

A Lanarkshire parish minister has been announced as

CHRISTIAN AID FESTIVE CAMPAIGN

Christian Aid’s Christmas campaign for 2023 is focused

View from the pulpit

The Rev Peter Johnston reflects on the journey to team ministry at Devana Parish Church in Aberdeen.

‘Christian faith is rooted in the physical’

Journeying towards the season of the Incarnation, the Rev Dr Richard Frazer links physical wellbeing to spiritual health.