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2022 World Day of Prayer

This year’s service will be held on Friday 4th March in the Salvation Army in Hallcraig Street. The service begins at 2.30pm.The theme for this year is. ‘I know the plans I have for you.’

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Breath

Currently in Church, until Lent, there is an art installation called Breath you can see it during any of the times the church is open for services, or by request at another time. Echoing the rays from the dove in … Continue reading →

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Gathering Together

There are times when getting to church on a Sunday can be difficult, illness or circumstances can mean we would love to be present but physically can’t be. Now you have the option of joining in on zoom. You will … Continue reading →

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Candlemas 2022

The smoke curled up, high up, reaching for God, somewhere beyond: Unseen, unfleshed, hidden _ expect for those and such as those, behind the veil. The smoke curled up. To offer thanks, to beg for mercy, to ask for cleansing, … Continue reading →

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Sunday Evening Worship

There is a new initiative, being promoted by the North West Regional Council. Les Ireland, Rector of St Cyprian, Lenzie and instigator of the idea writes: The North East Regional Council, of which we are all part, is planning to … Continue reading →

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Chalking the Lintel

We all know the story. The Magi arrived with their gifts via Herod’s Palace, Herod asked them to return and let them know where the infant king was. In a dream they were warned to go home another route, which … Continue reading →

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The Stars Turned Up

This poem was written and video created for Provincial Children’s Chapel on Sunday 2nd January 2022.

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Glory Upon Glory

Amid the shadows of unwelcome, glory breaks through. Amid the poverty of used straw, the glory of life glistens. Amid the sighs of essential work, glory is birthed. Amid the coverings for protection, glory rests. Inside, safe and secure with … Continue reading →

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A Christmas message from the Primus

“I’m bringing a Christmas and New Year message together as we begin to consider what life is going to be like in the year 2022,” says Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. “We made all sorts of … Continue reading →

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The Shortest Day is Filled with Memories

As the final days of Advent unfold, our morning prayer continues via zoom at 8am Today’s #AdventWord is generations and this quote from Sister Parish reminded me of my mother who died in earlier this year. Even the simplest wicker … Continue reading →

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