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LETTERS

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Support and dignity

Jackie Macadam hears about the Italian refugee project behind last winter’s ‘Operation Orange’

WORLD NEWS

SYRIA SANCTIONS PLEA In a joint letter to

REVIEWS

REPACKAGING CHRISTIANITY Written by: Andrew Atherstone Published by:

CROSSWORDS

September 2022 Crossword – Compiled by Jeannie Hollands

REGISTERS

MINISTRIES Compiled by Faith Nurture DEATHS Rev I

The Big Question

This month’s question is: ‘What’s your favourite Bible verse and why?’

Love and unity

The Very Rev Albert Bogle argues that a spirit of generosity is the key to renewal in the Church of Scotland

Making Connections

The Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields highlights the importance of evangelism in growing the Church of the future.

‘God is close to us no matter where we are’

Jackie Macadam learns about Anna Mackinnon’s upbringing on Lewis, and her work to preserve the island’s Gaelic language and heritage

A graceful link

John R Hume considers the history of the congregation of the Moderator of the General Assembly, in Scotland’s newest city.

The Big Picture

Right photo: St Abbs by John Crichton Below: Snowdrops Culzean by Eric Ness Bottom: Montrose Basin by Ted Logan

FAITH IN ACTION

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

A source of comfort

Nathan Hood argues that the Church has faced, and overcome, similar problems to those it has in the present day

Green shoots

The Rev Muriel Pearson reflects on the new life for one congregation in a season of change.

Supporting the agricultural community

Carol McLaren, chief executive of RSABI, introduces the work of the charity marking its 125 th anniversary this year

‘Back to normal’

Kirsty Hamilton describes how the Ukraine crisis has spurred her church into action

Millions facing starvation in East Africa

Thomas Baldwin reports on a new emergency appeal

NAZARETH TRUST ANNIVERSARY MARKED AT PARLIAMENT

The Nazareth Trust celebrated the 160th anniversary of

CROSSREACH LAUNCHES WILL SCHEME

CrossReach is launching a new campaign to encourage

MODERATOR URGES CLIMATE ACTION

As temperatures in Britain reached record highs, the

CHURCH GOLF TEAM DEFEATS ‘AULD ENEMY’

The Church of Scotland team emerged triumphant from

British Academy honour for minister

Thomas Baldwin reports on a new honour for a Church of Scotland minister and prominent academic

MINISTER’S RETIREMENT GIFT TO CHURCH

Wellpark Mid Kirk, Greenock has received a bespoke

LONG SERVICE

The Rev Stan Kennon presented long service certificates to elders of Abernethy & Dron & Arngask Parish Church.

GUILD CALENDAR

Portpatrick Guild have produced a calendar of local

QUARTER CENTURY AS SESSION CLERK

On Pentecost Sunday Kinning Park Parish Church in

Living differently

In the second part of his study, the Very Rev Dr Martin Fair considers Colossians 3:5-11 and the ‘then’ and ‘now’ in journeying to faith.

Heart to heart

The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers recommends the work of theologian and writer Richard Rohr.