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September 2022
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EDITORIAL
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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
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REVIEWS
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CROSSWORDS
September 2022 Crossword – Compiled by Jeannie Hollands
REGISTERS
MINISTRIES Compiled by Faith Nurture DEATHS Rev I
QUESTION
The Big Question
This month’s question is: ‘What’s your favourite Bible verse and why?’
COMMENT
Love and unity
The Very Rev Albert Bogle argues that a spirit of generosity is the key to renewal in the Church of Scotland
MODERATOR
Making Connections
The Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields highlights the importance of evangelism in growing the Church of the future.
PROFILE
‘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
SERIES
A graceful link
John R Hume considers the history of the congregation of the Moderator of the General Assembly, in Scotland’s newest city.
PICTURE
The Big Picture
Right photo: St Abbs by John Crichton Below: Snowdrops Culzean by Eric Ness Bottom: Montrose Basin by Ted Logan
OFFICIAL UPDATE
FAITH IN ACTION
The ninth in a series of features which will offer updates from the Faith Action Programme.
OPINION
A source of comfort
Nathan Hood argues that the Church has faced, and overcome, similar problems to those it has in the present day
FEATURE
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
YOUTH
‘Back to normal’
Kirsty Hamilton describes how the Ukraine crisis has spurred her church into action
NEWS
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
PARISH NEWS
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
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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.
MEDITATION
Heart to heart
The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers recommends the work of theologian and writer Richard Rohr.