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The Coronation Stone

Ian Bradley reflects on the influence of Scotland on the coronation of King Charles III and the importance of the Stone of Destiny.

Prayer

Spirit of God, Wherever You hover, Wherever You

Remember who we are

Lynne McNeil learns why the Moderator-Designate to this month’s General Assembly wants to encourage the Church to remember its roots in tackling injustice and change.

General Assembly 2023*

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SATURDAY MAY 20 12.30-2pm GA Welcome Lunch hosted

Assembly 2023

Thomas Baldwin considers some of the reports which will be presented at the General Assembly later this month.

“Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us”

The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone reflects on the life of campaigner Paul Chapman.

The power of podcasts

The Very Rev Albert Bogle considers the surge in growth of the podcast.

When we pray

John L Bell considers ‘the most intimate act of shared devotion’ – public prayer.

Listening is one of the greatest skills – to God and each other!

WHEN I look back into my past I

General Assembly 2023

Updates from the Faith Action Programme

Christian Aid believed in our dream

Thomas Baldwin looks ahead to Christian Aid Week which takes place this month.

My church

Sheena MacFarlane OBE, Session Clerk, explains why Port Glasgow New Parish Church forms part of her extended family.

Deepening faith

This month’s column is written collectively by a group of young people from a church in Falkirk.

View from the pulpit

The Rev Gillean MacLean reflects on the privilege and gifts of ministry.

What is the will of God?

In the fifth part of our exclusive series on the Intergenerational Church, Suzi Farrant and Darren Philip highlight the importance of living out faith together and letting go of accepted practice.

PUZZLES

Cryptic Crossword May 2023 Across 1 Ornamental loop

Distinguished guest for World Day of Prayer

Duddingston Kirk In Edinburgh hosted Chia-change Chang, Director

Recognition of service

With the creation of larger presbyteries, the Rev

Provost joins celebrations

The Provost of West Dunbartonshire, Douglas McAllister, joined

46 Years as church officer

Raymond Dennison was presented with a certificate of

Long serving organists

Graham Alldred recently retired as organist of Stranraer

Prayer shawl landmark

A Perth Prayer Shawl Ministry is celebrating the

Boost for CrossReach service

A £2.4m Scottish Government funding boost for a

WHERE MORTAL AND IMMORTAL MEET

Essays in Celebration of the Eighty-Fifth Anniversary of

THE HIDDEN FIRES

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A precious, fragile gift

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer reflects on the importance of caring for creation.

Assembly city

As commissioners and visitors flock to Edinburgh for the annual General Assembly, Lynne McNeil reflects on the hospitality and surroundings around the Assembly Hall.