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AS longer and warmer days begin, the Church of Scotland

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LETTERS

Biographies of Edward A Wilson (1872 to 1912) and William

The Big Question

This month’s question is: ‘What has the Scottish Parliament meant to you?’

Madness in May

Ron Ferguson reflects on the history of May Day and the arrival of Pentecost.

Start texting

The Very Rev Albert Bogle highlights the need for the Church to embrace technology in moving forward.

The Parliament and the Church

Thomas Baldwin invites contributors to reflect on their memories on the 20th anniversary of the reopening of the Scottish Parliament, which first met in the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly Hall.

’Discipleship is not dull’

Lynne McNeil meets the Moderator-Designate to the 2019 General Assembly, the Rev Colin Sinclair.

General Assembly 2019 Timetable*

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Fringe Diary

All are welcome to join the Council’s Fringe event

Assembly 2019

Thomas Baldwin previews some of the reports to this year’s General Assembly, which takes place from May 18 to 24.

Follow Me

The Rev Bryan Kerr offers a preview of this year’s Heart and Soul, which takes place this month on Assembly Sunday.

Truth in love

The Rev Dr Doug Gay reflects on the big decisions to be made at this year’s General Assembly.

The Big Picture

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A model for other church buildings

John R Hume reflects on the rich history of a Borders church.

Leaving nobody behind

As Christian Aid Week approaches, Thomas Baldwin learns about the charity’s work in a project working with mothers and babies in Sierra Leone.

’One of the success stories of the church’

Lin Macmillan reflects on the 50th anniversary of the Church’s Housing and Loan Fund.

Called to set an example

The Rev Stuart Love, minister at Glasgow: Clincarthill, is one of the Church’s youngest ministers and reflects on his experience.

Messy Church success

Thomas Baldwin reports on new research which highlights the impact of Messy Church in reaching people outside the church.

Bearing the scars

The Rev Richard Baxter considers the cost of speaking out against slavery.

REVIEWS

Learning activities for growing churches Written by:

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A radical vision

The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers considers the way ahead for the Church of Scotland ahead of this year’s General Assembly.