I don’t suppose any of us remember being wrapped in a christening shawl, for obvious reasons. But we may know of such a shawl, perhaps...

Rise to the Moment – in other words, the time to act is now. As long-time supporters of Christian Aid, our two congregations are getting...

“We’re all in the same storm, but not in the same boat.” As far as I know, this was said by former Archbishop of York, John Sentamu,...

Last Sunday (19th September) at St Andrew’s I read from a children’s book entitled People written by Peter Spier. What really makes it...

When I started this blog, it was mainly to give a bigger picture of our two congregations and our city than could be contained in a...

Tune into the News this week and it probably won’t be long before you hear about something climate-related: COP26 in Glasgow (United...

Small steps From the front door to the street outside From a secluded garden to wide open spaces From a cuppa alone to a cuppa with...

Sunday 20th June, 10.00 am: our minister Anita begins the service in Meadowside St Paul’s. While Anita must make her way to St Andrew’s...

Think of Nepal, and I think of snow and mountains. Think of Malawi, and it’s hot sun and exotic fruit like mangoes. I’d be right on both...

The Isle of Iona. Small but significant. The place where, tradition has it, an educated, cultured Irishman from a distinguished family...

It must be at least 9.56 am. I am cutting it fine to be in a pew before our minister Anita takes her place at the Communion table (I’m...

At this year’s General Assembly, which has just finished, the opening prayers were accompanied by images, some of them showing Orkney,...

Rose. Maybe short for Rosemary, or maybe not. Is she ever called Rosie, I wonder. Who am I talking about? Actually a woman I don’t know...

“’Tis the season to be jolly careful!” The words of Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the answer to the one of the questions in the Quiz...

The global prayer movement, Thy Kingdom Come, begins next week, on 13th May which is Ascension Day, and runs until Pentecost on the 23rd....

A former member of staff at Christian Aid once pointed out to me that the people in their publicity material were usually looking happy....

Today (22nd April) is Earth Day. This is confirmed by an email from Traidcraft Exchange, sent at 08.01 this morning. As part of the...

This blog is the nearest I get to social media. Having taken the plunge and signed up for the Kiltwalk (for Christian Aid) I have managed...

Mention a sponsored walk and my mind immediately goes to a picture of super-fit people, all wearing the correct gear, striding along...

Which Gospel account of the events of Easter morning is your favourite? If you’re not sure, then here are some snapshots to get you...