Served with soul

Lynne McNeil reports on a partnership between a West Lothian church and a charity serving companionship and quality meals to the local community.

The Big Picture

Callanish, Bill Kean The Ferry between Vila Real

Welcome

“ Whilst the financial realities should not

Grant Notes

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Historic bible treasures

Thomas Baldwin reports on two historic bibles found in a West Lothian church.

Prayer

Most Holy God, Into the light and into

Healing brokenness

Jackie Macadam learns about the work of mental health charity, Kintsugi Hope.

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Thomas Baldwin traces the history of Lent and its place within the Church of Scotland.

Not only a place of worship

Lesley Ratomska offers a reflection on the challenges facing one of Scotland’s most historic churches.

Changing lives

Chris Hoskins reflects on the work of charity Comfort International, which celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2024.

Drawing people to faith

In the continuing series focussing on New Worshipping Communities, Thomas Baldwin learns about projects in the Borders and Moray.

Shining the light of God’s love

Neill Shaw continues his journey around the people of the Church of Scotland’s Priority Area congregations with a focus on the transformative journey of Mary.

Knowing God’s presence

The Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson reflects on how God can be found in unexpected places.

The challenge of Artificial Intelligence

The Rev Ruth Kennedy considers the questions raised by Artificial Intelligence (AI) in church life.

‘Forming and reforming is hard’

The Rev Karen Campbell explains why faith is about investing in the future.

My church

Rachel McWilliam, an elder at Edinburgh: Greenbank, reflects on the impact of church life, both personally and in the community.

BOOK LAUNCH

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INDONESIAN GATHERING

Bellshill Central Parish Church is the spiritual home

JOINT WORSHIP

On Sunday December 22, five congregations met in

SPECIAL GUEST

The guest preacher at Largo Parish Church’s Advent

LONG SERVICE

On Sunday November 24, at Pathhead Parish Church,

Royal patron for Street Pastors

The charity behind the Street Pastors in Scotland

Shoebox Appeal success

Blythswood Care’s 2024 Shoe Box Appeal resulted in

Fun things

Eight-year-old Martha Mary Cook describes events at her local church around Christmas.

Hope and love

The Rev Richard Frazer reflects on the power of hope and love in action.

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THE GIRL FROM MONTEGO BAY

The Autobiography of Britain’s First Black Woman Bishop

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Quick Crossword March 2025

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