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Message of Hope

Cartoon: Bill McArthur I am a prisoner

A missional tool?

As Facebook celebrates its 20th anniversary, Jackie Macadam considers the Church’s experience of social media.

Prayer

Almighty God, We may not see the days

The Big Picture

Raindrops on rose, Iain D Forrest Waterbuck Kruger

Our presbyteries

Thomas Baldwin learns more about the new presbytery of Perth.

Steps to make your Church Greener: follow the Pathway to Net Zero.

In this month’s update, Clare Flenley, Public Life and Social Justice Programme Officer within the Faith Action team, outlines the importance of Net Zero.

View from the pulpit

The Rev Justin Taylor describes how the Church of Scotland in Guernsey is discovering ‘our God-given voice’.

Journey with love

The Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton reflects on Lent and Valentine’s Day.

A positive irritation

The Rev Ruth Kennedy says that, despite the downsides, social media can be a valuable tool for churches.

‘Here I am’

The Very Rev Dr Martin Fair reflects on the call to ministry.

What’s in a name?

Darren Philip shares the thoughts of the National Stewardship Team on the relevance and riches of stewardship.

‘Diversity is God’s doing’

The Rev Roddy Hamilton highlights the importance of the inclusion of different learning styles in worship.

Values really matter

Jackie Macadam meets Ed Stourton, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Sunday programme and learns how faith his shaped his life and of the challenges of living with cancer.

Jordan and faith

Three teenagers and two youth leaders from Strath and Sleat Church in Skye report on a trip to Jordan to attend in youth conference last autumn

‘We are all in it together’

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer reflects on charity and the Church of Scotland’s new growth fund.

My church

Fiona Spooner, a Development Worker with the Boys’ Brigade and member of Neilston Parish Church, explains why the church is a vital part of the local community.

Cryptic Crossword February 2024

Across 1 Support the other child first, an

Codeword February 2024

To solve a Codeword each of the numbers represent different letters. To help you get started, some letters are given.

Sudoku February 2024

To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and column must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

Special guest

Govan & Linthouse Parish Church celebrated the 150th

150th anniversary

Bellshill Central Parish Church celebrated its 150th anniversary

Beach wedding

Andrew and Sarah Pettett are pictured with the

Long service

Neil Sutherland of Elgin High Church was presented

Ten new members

On November 19 Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church in

Half a village

Around 500 people, equal to half the population

Farewell to minister

New Wellwynd Parish Church, Airdrie, said a fond

New elders

Maurice Cunningham was ordained into the eldership of

Service of remembrance and hope

Carnoustie and Panbride Church held its annual Service

First Minister praises faith communities

The First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, has

Artist left ‘speechless’ by Pope gift

A Scottish artist, whose work was presented to

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The Cross – The Greatest Hope of All

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Why Should I and How Can I Written

A handy reference guide to contacts within the Church of Scotland at 121 George Street, CrossReach and presbyteries.

121 George Street contact: 0131 225 5722