December 2024

Christmas
How churches in the midst of conflict or danger are marking Christmas
Lynne McNeil learns about the growth of Christingle service
Seasonal message from the Moderator

Time to Act
As World AIDS Day approaches, Carol Finlay highlights the need for vigilance

Our Presbyteries
Forth Valley and Clydesdale

Letter from the Holy Land
The Rev Dr Stewart Gillan emphasises the need to keep the light shining, ‘piercing the darkness together'.

A Trusted Friend
Walter Scott and Anira Phipon Lepcha reflect on the life and legacy of Walter's great, great, great aunt, Mary Scott, a missionary in the Eastern Indian Himalayas.

Regulars
Worship column by the Rev Roddy Hamilton
Reflection by the Rev Dr Richard Frazer
The Rev Ruth Kennedy on digital church
Bible study by the Rev Richard Baxter
My Church: Connie Anderson of Duror Church, North Argyll

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