The Big Picture

From The Editor

EARLIER this year an online video came to my attention

PRAYER

of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Dr Russell

LETTERS

I found Thomas Baldwin’s piece on Alastair McIntosh interesting, particularly

The Big Question

This month’s question is: ‘What is the best depiction of the Easter story that you have seen?’

‘Christianity is not dead’

As Easter approaches, Ron Ferguson argues that Christianity will not disappear in Scotland as humanity continues to seek meaning in life

Called to be bridge builders

The Very Rev Albert Bogle explains why social media can play a key role in the mission of the Church

At the front line of the Church’s mission

In his final column, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Dr Russell Barr reflects on the role of military chaplains

An unexpected Easter feast

In the month of Easter, Jolyon Mitchell considers the impact and influence of art in telling the story of Emmaus and opening eyes

Clearing the way at Christ’s baptismal site

Tim Porter highlights a key project which will improve access to the site of Jesus’ baptism

From reform to renewal

The Very Rev Dr Finlay Macdonald outlines the inspiration – and need – for his new book offering an up to date overview of the history of the Church of Scotland

The Very Rev Dr Finlay Macdonald offers readers a sneak preview of a personal selection of extracts from his new overview of the history of the Church of Scotland, From Reform to Renewal.

In the summer of 1558 John Knox published what is

A desire for justice

Jackie Macadam offers a focus on the life and work of Val Brown who opened her family home to a Syrian refugee

A thriving congregation

John R Hume looks at the history of churches in Airdrie

An artistic legacy

Alison Robertson pays tribute to the life of a renowned stained glass artist

Theologian calls for reform and renewal

Thomas Baldwin outlines some of the radical proposals for change in the church made in this year’s series of Chalmers Lectures

ABUSE SURVIVORS ENCOURAGED TO COME FORWARD

The Church of Scotland’s social care arm is encouraging anyone

BB SCOTLAND APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR

The Boys’ Brigade has announced the appointment of John Sharp

PALLIATIVE CARE COMMITMENT

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of

CHURCHES CONDEMN ‘REPREHENSIBLE’ REFUGEES DECISION

The Church of Scotland and Roman Catholic Church in Scotland

WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS

An Edinburgh minister and his wife are to take part

FAITHFUL SERVICE

Largoward Parish Church Beadle, Robert Anderson, has notched up half

150 YEARS

A special morning service was held in Kelso North Parish

DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION

During a Service of Ordination and Induction at Barvas Church

GIFT SERVICE

The 167 Anchor Boys, Junior Section and Company Section and

ANNIVERSARY

On November 30 the congregation of Baillieston St Andrew’s Church

Dundee church café receives top award

Thomas Baldwin reports on a church project which has been recognised for its innovative community café

HAITIAN METHODISTS CELEBRATE BICENTENARY

The Methodist Church of Haiti is celebrating its 200th anniversary

PEACE PRIZE FOR PALESTINIAN BISHOP

The President of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has been

INDIA ‘ MUST CHANGE CONSTITUTION ’

Religious freedom in India will never be achieved unless the

Life in the little places

In the first part of a new series, the Rev Richard Baxter offers a reminder of the importance of the gifts found in villages

BEHIND THE SMILES

Jane Fucella and her husband Mike (now a minister in

HOW TO PIONEER

Pioneer ministry is a recent concept in the Church of

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR

This six MP3 CD set of the NIV Bible has

Bethlehem and Calvary

In a final reflection the Very Rev Dr James Simpson highlights parallels between Bethlehem and Calvary