News

The Legacy of Partition
This month marks the 60^th anniversary of the Partition of India. The Church of Scotland’s Asia Secretary and representatives of the churches in the region reflect on its legacy and the work of churches in India and Pakistan today

‘God has an immense sense of humour’
Jackie Macadam hears about the clown ministry of Claire Van Geete

Edinburgh’s Festivals and the Church
As Edinburgh’s festivals return for their first full events since 2019, Thomas Baldwin speaks to the director of the Just Festival, and takes a look at the churches offering themselves as Fringe venues

‘Every Christian is a Living Witness’
Thomas Baldwin meets the former Archbishop of York and chair of Christian Aid, John Sentamu

Faith in Action
An official update from the Faith Action Programme

Honesty in Laughter
Ian Dunn, Editor of Scottish Catholic, reflects on the recent declaration of friendship between the Church of Scotland and the Catholic Church in Scotland, and suggests the true fruits of ecumenism may be learning to laugh at each other

‘Faith is Individual’
In this month’s youth column, Bebhionn Paterson describes how working towards her Girls’ Brigade Queen’s Award led to a deeper faith

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