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Beyond Chariots of Fire

On the 100th anniversary of Eric Liddell’s famous victory in the 400 metres at the Paris Olympics, Jackie Macadam reflects on his life and legacy.

Prayer

Based on Isaiah 6:1-8 Grief took grip upon

The Big Picture

Blossom tree on Portobello High Street, Joanne Baird

Our presbyteries

Thomas Baldwin casts an eye over the first of the newly created presbyteries in Fife.

The Scottish Parliament’s first home

Lynne McNeil recalls the role of the Church of Scotland in re-establishing the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

Fifty not out

Jackie Macadam meets John Williams who was this year honoured for his 50-year dedication to the General Assembly.

Assembly 2024

Thomas Baldwin rounds up the key debates and decisions taken at this year’s General Assembly, which took place in Edinburgh in May.

Thinking ‘outside the box’

The Rev Scott Rennie offers an introduction to a new short series reflecting on the work of the General Trustees.

Uncomfortable truths

The Rev Dr Elijah Obinna and Mirella Yandoli consider the lessons of an ecumenical pilgrimage to Jamaica.

Postcards of love

The Rev Ruth Kennedy highlights the role of Sanctuary First in meeting travellers.

My church

Margaret Brusasco-Mackenzie, a member at St Andrew’s Church, Brussels, describes the changes at the European church over the last 60 years.

Learning to live in the present

Young Adult Volunteer Lydia Chon describes the impact on her life of service in Dundee.

Cryptic Crossword July 2024

Codeword July 2024

To solve a Codeword each of the numbers

Sudoku July 2024

To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and

Labyrinth

A Lord’s Prayer Labyrinth was set up on

New Sanctuary

A special service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, led

Flying the Flag in NY

Faifley and Duntocher elder, Bill Croxford, attended the

81 Years in the Choir

Jim Melrose has been presented with a certificate

65 Years at the Organ

From left: Rachael Moar, Marlyn Firth, Ruth Harvey,

Celebration and Ordination

Below: four new elders were also ordained at

Linlithgow ‘Crown of Thorns’ restored to gold

An iconic church spire in Linlithgow, West Lothian,

Our places have stories to tell

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer considers how new life can be found in the discarded.

FINDING OUR VOICE

Searching for Renewal in the Mainline Church Written

THE JAR AND THE JUG

Retelling Bible stories (Old Testament) Written by: Joanna

THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS OF SCOTLAND

A New History Written by: Alistair Moffat Published