FEBRUARY 2025
‘More Than We Could Ever Have Hoped’
Churches offering a regular warm space in the depths of winter
Becoming a Christian at 40
A reader’s reflection
Stories of Ordinary People
John L Bell talks about his latest book
Connection and Purpose
Continuing the series on Priority Areas work, Neill Shaw highlights how churches can provide a welcoming home for people experiencing hardship.
Cultivating Generosity
Stewardship in north-east Scotland
Our Presbyteries
The series finishes with the Presbytery of Jerusalem
‘You Should Be Very Proud’
Christian Aid at 80, and the Church of Scotland minister who started it all.
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