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‘God Within’ Response

Richard Frazer in his article ‘God Within’ (Life

‘A privilege to follow God’s call’

In the month of Remembrance, Jackie Macadam offers an insight into the lives of chaplains serving with the armed forces

Prayer

‘Do this in remembrance of me’, you asked

A live digital worshipping presence

The Very Rev Albert Bogle highlights the importance of embracing a long-term digital mission tool.

Guild needs to change says outgoing convener

Lynne McNeil reports from the Annual Gathering of the Church of Scotland Guild.

New minister for Sanctuary First

Lynne McNeil reports on the change of leadership at the Church of Scotland’s online worshipping community.

‘Life is still good’

The Very Rev Dr James Simpson candidly reflects on the challenges of ageing.

The back of the room

The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone explains why good leadership is delighting in the gifts of others.

Modernising and simplifying our governance, structure and processes.

At General Assembly 2023 three particular focus areas

Scottish Workplace Chaplaincy

Listening. Serving. Supporting

‘A spiritually fulfilling experience’

Lewis Park reflects on the power of a summer mission trip to Ardnamurchan.

My church

Renita Boyle reflects on the gifts and resourcefulness of Wigtown Parish Church.

Advertising Jesus

Rob Rawson highlights the importance of stepping out of comfort zones.

MAJESTY

Reflections on the Life of Christ with Queen

THE POWER OF IDEAS

Words of Faith and Wisdom Written by:

Cryptic Crossword November 2023

Across 1 Music from southern side of

Codeword November 2023

To solve a Codeword each of the numbers represent different letters. To help you get started, some letters are given.

Sudoku November 2023

To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and column must contain the numbers 1 to 9.

Summer mission

Milton of Campsie Church held a summer mission

Closing worship

A congregation of well over 100, including several

Special award

The leaders of a Dunfermline church’s outreach project

Fundraising success

A North Lanarkshire church raised over £1000 in

Service in memory of minister’s wife

The former Principal Clerk of the General Assembly,

Walking the parish

On September 3 the Aberdeenshire congregations of Blairdaff/

New Highland church opened

A brand new church at the heart of

Minister’s new ecumenical Rome role

A minister has been appointed to strengthen the

View from the pulpit

The Rev Scott J Brown reflects on the value of rural ministry.

‘A place for all’

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer reflects on the roots of the Church in looking forward to the future.

Encountering history

Lynne McNeil considers how the month of Remembrance can be brought to life for visitors to northern Europe.

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