Emmanuel-God is with us

As the UK pauses for Christmas celebrations, Jackie Macadam and Thomas Baldwin learn more about celebrations in the midst of conflict or danger.

Prayer

From within the ancient longing May we hear

The Big Picture

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Church Tribute

Towie Church in Aberdeenshire closed in October 2024

Letter from the Holy Land

The Rev Dr Stewart Gillan emphasises the need to keep the light shining ‘piercing the darkness together’.

Our presbyteries

Thomas Baldwin finds a team ready to ‘make a difference’ in the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale.

‘The Christ story matters’

Lynne McNeil learns why Christingle services have grown in popularity.

‘This is the time to act’

As World AIDS Day approaches on December 1, Carol Finlay highlights the need for vigilance and reflects on work in Malawi.

A ‘trusted friend’

Walter Scott and Anira Phipon Lepcha reflect on the life of a woman missionary and her legacy in the Eastern Indian Himalayas.

‘We are not alone’

Daniel Mvula, a member of the Malawian Men’s Guild reflects on a visit to Scotland with Jackie Macadam.

Pause for a moment

The Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson encourages readers to stop and look with new eyes at the nativity story.

Sharing the story

The Rev Ruth Kennedy considers how the ‘heartbeat of Christmas’ can be passed on.

‘A new sense of purpose’

The Rev Scott Rennie highlights the importance of partnership and community in creating sustainable church buildings.

‘A gift to the church’

The Very Rev Dr Martin Fair offers a

My church

Connie Anderson, treasurer at Duror Church, North Argyll highlights the new ‘adventure’ of the congregation as it continues to serve local communities.

Anniversary

Lenzie Old Parish Church recently celebrated its 150th

Pet blessing

As part of the Season of Creation, Largo

New members

Kirkliston Parish Church in West Lothian welcomed seven

Honoured for youth work

Alice Waite, an elder at Flemington Hallside Church

Long service

Thirteen elders have been awarded certificates of Long

Great Grandmother’s 100-mile challenge

An 80-year-old Church elder completed a 100-mile walking

Caring Christmas trees

Bethany Christian Trust is again asking tree shoppers

A new place

The Rev Richard Baxter considers the messages of Luke 1:5 to 2:20 and Matthew 1:18-25 and the example of Gabriel in the nativity story.

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