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1919 was the first time the two minute silence was

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LETTERS

The Kirk is on the verge of losing our moral credibility

The Big Question

This month’s question is: ‘How was your church affected by WW2 (the Second World War)?’

Rhythms of the year

Ron Ferguson reflects on the approach of Advent.

Discipleship and me

Mary Mikhael of the Synod of Syria and Lebanon describes her understanding of discipleship.

’God’s word has the power to transform lives’

Jackie Macadam learns about the faith journey of ministry student Kaye Gardiner

Thinking ‘out of the box’

How one presbytery is experimenting with hub style ministries.

A South-West Scotland country parish

John R Hume recounts the history of a parish church in Dumfries and Galloway.

The Big Picture

Right photo: Squirrel, Botanic Gardens Glasgow by Eilidh MacQuien (age 13) Below: Sunset over the Clyde by Graham Hutchison Bottom: Sealions, Kangaroo Island Australia by Douglas Moore

The world at war

As we reach the annual season of remembrance, Thomas Baldwin looks back 80 years to the outbreak of World War Two.

A vivid memory

Shanley McConnell reflects on belonging to two countries.

Gratitude for Guild

Lynne McNeil reports from the Guild Annual Gathering, which took place in Dundee in September.

Faith, love and hope

The Rev Martin Fair considers the lessons from 1 Thessalonians

REVIEWS

16 AND A HALF WAYS TO UPGRADE YOUR FAITH

Living for the present

The Very Rev Dr James Simpson reflects on ageing.

Cycles of Conflict

The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers reflects on war and remembrance.

’Out of sight, out of mind’

The Rev Sheena Orr reports on a new social media campaign to support Prisoners Week.

CHIEF OFFICER ANNOUNCED

A former manager in the nuclear power industry has

NEW DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCE LAUNCHED

A new resource, aimed at deepening a culture of discipleship

AFRICAN MINISTRY STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM ABERDEEN

The first group of African ministers to study at the

GARDEN PARTY FOR REFUGEES

A garden party held by St John’s and Dairsie United

CROSSREACH FUNDRAISING

Members of the congregation of Westburn Parish Church

DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY

August 2019 marked the 10th year that Messy Church

CUP RETURNED

On August 24 the new Free Church of Scotland formally

ADVENTURE WEEKEND

Aberdeen Woodside Parish Church Sunday School enjoyed

GUILDS FRIENDSHIP

\More than 20 members of the Church of Scotland Guilds

Perth Carillon CD

Thomas Baldwin reports on the release of a recording of a unique collection of bells at a church in Perth.