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LETTERS

Peter Kimber’s letter in the December issue of Life

The Big Question

This month’s question is: ‘Have you worshipped in a Church of Scotland outside Scotland?’

Dethroning narcissism

Ron Ferguson explains why there is a need for a cultural and spiritual revolution.

Making love count

In the month of romance, the Rt Rev Susan Brown highlights the importance of living a life of love.

South of the border

Jackie Macadam learns more about the work of our churches in England and the Channel Islands.

‘Hope for a change’

Jackie Macadam hears from a scientist with a strong interest in the church in Asia.

Challenges and joys

In the second of our new column written by younger people, Gemma King looks at growing up in the Church of Scotland.

An island church

John R Hume considers the Christian heritage of Islay.

The Big Picture

Where now for Fairtrade?

Thomas Baldwin reflects on the impact of social and political change on the Fairtrade movement.

Uncovering a seam of coal history

Jim Henry appeals to readers for help in finding all of Scotland’s mining memorials.

Charity pilgrim route run

Thomas Baldwin reports on a charity worker who is running hundreds of miles to aid a project for returning Iraqi refugees.

CROSSREACH HOME AWARD

A CrossReach care home for adults with learning disabilities

MODERATOR VISITS KIRKCALDY PROJECT

As part of her visit to Kirkcaldy Presbytery, the Moderator

PENCIL CASES FOR STREET CHILDREN

The Friendship Circle at Cardonald Parish Church has

YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERT

The Churches of Grangemouth organised a concert for

NEW WINDOW REPRESENTING GOD, FRIENDSHIP AND COMMUNITY

New stained glass in the main window and at the entrance

FALKIRK ANNIVERSARY

Lauriston Church in Falkirk celebrated its 125th anniversary

CATHEDRAL WINDOW

A new window has been installed at Glasgow Cathedral

BIBLES FOR CHARITY

Members of the Wednesday Bible Study Group (pictured)

GUILD LONG SERVICE

Several members of the Guild of St Andrew’s Church

STREET FEAST

A food and hospitality initiative run by a Dundee church

BANKFOOT ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED

A Service of Celebration took place late last year

BIG BRUNCH

The 2nd East Kilbride Company of the Boys’ Brigade

LONG SERVICE

Fourteen elders from Helensburgh Parish Church were

Edinburgh ‘children’s church’ holds fundraising day

Thomas Baldwin reports on a special annual event at a church in Edinburgh.

Slavery and freedom

The Rev Richard Baxter emphasises the importance of freedom from slavery.

REVIEWS

Churches Built since the First World War Late nineteenth

CROSSWORDS

11 “Soldiers of ___ ___, and put your armour on”, (hymn)

The real cost of Christmas

The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers describes how the poorest are paying the most for credit.