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PRAYER

God of the blue month of the turquoise,

LETTERS

God ‘cannot be named’ Dr Greenshields’ affirmation that

The Big Question

This month’s question is: The Bible is one of the most widely read books in the world. This month’s question is: ‘What’s your favourite book to give as a gift?’

Our healing hallelujah

The Very Rev Albert Bogle urges readers to make space for Christmas.

‘The real glory of Christmas’

The Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields invites us to consider how we can help others this Christmas.

‘Come closer’

The Rev Dr Stewart Gillan reflects on life in Israel/Palestine as Christmas approaches.

‘God has given us all talents’

Jackie Macadam reflects on the life and faith of award-winning environmental campaigner, Maureen Potter.

Be sowers of ‘small seeds’ Moderator tells Guild

Thomas Baldwin reports from the annual Gathering of the Church of Scotland Guild which took place in October.

At the heart of Scotland’s Christian heritage

In his final article in this series, John R Hume reflects on the history of Christianity at Whithorn in Wigtownshire.

The Big Picture

Bowfiddle Rock, Portknockie by Ayshia Guy St John’s

FAITH IN ACTION

The twelfth in a series of features which will offer updates from the Faith Action Programme.

A Church under reconstruction

There’s a wonderful poem in the book Preaching

A parable - Under Reconstruction

Some said there had been too much rain

‘The best thing I ever joined’

Members of St Machar’s Ranfurly Church, Bridge of Weir, Junior Choir share their journey with readers.

Christian living starts at home

In the final part of his study of the book of Colossians, the Very Rev Dr Martin Fair explains why Christian life begins with those closest.

MODERATOR-DESIGNATE ANNOUNCED

The Head of Christian Aid Scotland has been

JOHN BELL

Broadcaster and hymn writer John Bell retired after

CARING CHRISTMAS TREES

Scottish homelessness charity, Bethany Christian Trust, is asking

SHORT COURSES

Trinity College at the University of Glasgow has

CHRISTIAN AID CHRISTMAS APPEAL

As many of us look forward to our

LONG SERVICE

On August 14, a long service certificate was

PRESBYTERY CELEBRATED

Ahead of its merger into the new Presbytery

GIFT BAGS

Kinross Parish Church has donated £500 to prepare

WINDOW TO COMMEMORATE MINISTER’S WIFE

A new stained glass window has been installed

DESCENDENTS OF FIRST ELDERS VISIT

Ayr: St Andrew’s Parish Church was visited by

LANGBANK CONCERT

Langbank Church in Renfrewshire, is hosting an afternoon

500th anniversary celebration

Thomas Baldwin reports on a significant milestone for an Aberdeen landmark.

CROSSWORDS

December 2022 Crossword Compiled by Jeannie Hollands Across

REGISTERS

MINISTRIES Compiled by Faith Nurture DEATHS Rev William

‘Where God has gone before’

In his final meditation, the Very Rev Dr John Chalmers emphasises the importance of transforming the Church of Scotland for the future.