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

There is a website called Listed Places of

Assisted Dying Comment

In the current assisted dying debate, it has

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.

Spiritual journeying Thomas Baldwin

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.

Supporting religious education in Scotland

Lynn MacMillan reflects on a milestone anniversary for a Christian education charity.

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.

A safe and creative space

The Rev Roddy Hamilton describes how an idea involving art and Holy Week drew a community to church.

‘Christ is already at work’

The Rev David Cameron highlights the importance of the intergenerational church and resourcing work to sustain faith in children and young people.

‘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

Govan and Linthouse Parish Church (GLPC) in Glasgow

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,

‘Cautious joy’ at ceasefire

The Church of Scotland has joined other churches

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

Big Sleep Out

Bethany Christian Trust’s annual Big Sleep Out will

Lost music discovery

A fragment of ‘lost’ music found in the

WORLD NEWS

Persecution at record levels More than 380 million

‘Mighty in God’s service’

The Rev Richard Baxter begins a new series focussing on the important roles often played by the overlooked, beginning with Gideon in Judges 6:1-21.

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.

THE DEAD SEA

A 10,000-Year History Written by: Nir Arielli

THE GIRL FROM MONTEGO BAY

The Autobiography of Britain’s First Black Woman Bishop

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 General

Cryptic Crossword March 2025

Across 1 Angel taking the lady’s youngster

Prize Draw

A £15 book token will be awarded to

Quick Crossword March 2025

Across 1 ‘Angel voices --’, (hymn) (4,7)

MINISTRIES

DEATHS Rev John M (Ian) Wilson formerly