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Communion anniversary

I am a member of Davidson’s Mains Parish

A church for all ages

In the first of a new six-part series,

Prayer

Lord of the turning years And the growing

The Big Picture

Looking to the light. Tulips taken in Keukenhof

A warm welcome

Jackie Macadam reports on the rise of heat banks within churches as communities grapple with rising energy costs.

Ports of refuge

Jackie Macadam learns about the role of chaplains and churches in supporting Ukrainian families fleeing the war in Ukraine in Leith and Glasgow.

A new year MOT

The Moderator urges readers to refocus and cast off all that is unworthy at the beginning of a new year.

A digital footprint

The Very Rev Albert Bogle highlights the importance of accessibility in developing a missional digital strategy.

Sitting quietly with God

The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone introduces a new column looking at leadership.

Listening for mission

In the first of a new series, Lesley Hamilton-Messer highlights the importance of deep listening.

‘I had no excuse’

Anna Linton reflects on faith under difficult circumstances.

‘Go and make disciples...’

Investment and support for new church growth – with the national serving the local

FAITH IN ACTION

The thirteenth in a series of features which will offer updates from the Faith Action Programme.

Walking the line

In the first of a new series of bible studies Ruth Harvey reflects on the message of Psalm 85.

My church

In a new series, people describe their churches in words and pictures.

Presbyteries: where are we now?

Thomas Baldwin looks at the latest developments in presbytery reform.

January 2023 Cryptic Crossword

Across 1 King had a go with ripper

Codeword

To solve a Codeword each of the numbers

Sudoku

To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and

Eric Liddell centenary to be marked

Professor Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the

CrossReach centre praised on anniversary

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the

250 years

On Sunday October 9 Avendale Church in Strathaven,

Long service

Five elders of Burntisland Parish Church received long

Teddy bear festival

A Teddy Bear Festival organised by the congregation

New members

Seven new members were admitted by profession of

Christian Aid visit

Lauren Petherbridge, Christian Aid Community and Events Fundraising

Lego church

On a wet September Sunday afternoon Tobermory Parish

Anniversary celebration

The congregation of Inverness: Old High St Stephen’s

REVIEWS

TEMPLE AND TARTAN Psalms, Poetry and Scotland Written

Meeting Jesus

In the first of a new series of meditations, the Rev Dr Richard Frazer says the spirit of the Risen Christ is alive in communities.