‘More than we could ever have hoped’

Jackie Macadam learns more about churches offering a regular ‘warm space’ during the depths of winter – and beyond.

The Big Picture

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Embracing Peace

The current push to curb Global Warming is

Finding Faith at Forty

Reader Kyle Curtis describes his journey to faith within the Church of Scotland.

Prayer

All praise to you Almighty God! God above,

Stories of ordinary people

Jackie Macadam learns more about a new book by John L Bell.

A legacy of history Jackie Macadam

Jackie Macadam meets the founders of the Balfour Project.

Our presbyteries

In the final part of a series looking at the new presbyteries of the Church of Scotland, Thomas Baldwin considers the Presbytery of Jersualem.

‘Authentic relationships’

In the second part of the series looking at New Worshipping Communities, Thomas Baldwin learns about a market garden in Aberdeenshire and a well-being project in Ayrshire.

Connection and purpose

Neill Shaw highlights how churches can provide a welcoming home for those experiencing hardship.

Journeying with God

The Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson highlights how journeying with God calls Christians to action.

Love and hope

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer considers how congregational life is more than numbers

Cultivating Generosity

Fiona Penny describes the stewardship work of two congregations in the north east of Scotland and its impact.

Reviving and recentring

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Silent spaces

The Rev Roddy Hamilton considers the power of silence in worship.

Hope for the future

The Rev Tommy MacNeil highlights ‘Vivid Vision’, a new resource of hope for the Church of Scotland.

My church

Alan Reedie, an elder with Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, describes how the church has become family.

250th ANNIVERSARY

Kilwinning Abbey Church celebrated its 250th anniversary on

GARDEN TWINNING

At a recent post service lunch, Tranent Parish

FIRST SERVICE

After many months of preparation and work, the

DAY OF CELEBRATION

The new union of Boarhills, Dunino and Holy

NEW ELDERS

Four new elders were ordained at Gatehouse Parish

First female Lord Advocate named Lord High Commissioner

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The Church of Scotland presented a special Advent

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