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Thinking about St Andrew’s day and nationalism, should remind us all that there is a cross at the centre of our national identity. Many people believe that there is a deep sadness in the Scottish psyche. There is a longing to be recognised among the nations of the world. Many feel that we Scots suffer [...]

Do you know how difficult it is to take photograph of a flag flying. I think I must have pressed my iphone thirty odd times before I captured a few pictures that I liked. This is taken from the top of the church tower looking down the Forth to the Bridges. I’m looking forward to [...]

I was having a bit of fun with the children in church last Sunday morning. I reminded them of the party we’re having on Sunday to celebrate St Andrew’s Day. One of the cool things we’re doing is raising a banner or a flag from our church tower. You’ve guessed it- the Saltire ! I’ve [...]

I attended a conference today hosted by the Church of Scotland’s Ministries Council. It was to engage with the the idea of Emerging Church. A term that has its roots in America but at the preset time seems to be engaging a number of people in the CofS. In a couple of weeks Brian McLaren [...]

I came across this clip on Youtube today it made me laugh. Too often we jump to the wrong conclusions about people. I decided to write a prayer after it Lord Why is it that we humans like to judge each other ? You know, I make comments on almost every aspect of life. I [...]

CWW Promotional Video Watch Hope you enjoy watching the promotional video we’ve put together to encourage members of the Church of Scotland and friends to come to the next Church Without Walls Re-Energise Conference in Aviemore from the 11-13 January 2009. Just go to www.cwwresources.org.uk where you can book on line. I do believe this [...]

I remember seeing this cover on the front of Time Magazine in June 1971 and thinking, God is doing something in our generation. It really was exciting times. These were the days of Christian outreach cafes and Christian rock concerts. Today we’d refer to this kind of stuff as “Emerging Church” You may recall an [...]

I must say that I was delighted with the First Minister’s performance on the BBC last night raising funds for the Children in Need  Appeal. Its thanks to a lot of high profile people and many ordinary folks all getting together that money can be raised that will make a difference in communities throughout the [...]

Well I never, thanks for your post Jackie regarding the upside down Christmas Trees. I see John Lewis the Department store was selling them last year. So what is it all about? The word on the street is that its not some plan to destablise Christmas,(for give the pun), rather it is a marketing gimmick [...]

I thought this would be a good title to use as our over all theme for Christmas this year. I think many of us wish we could just unplug Christmas and get back to what it is really aall about. I think there is so much light pollution with all the Christmas decorations that it [...]