28 November The sun is shining today – first time for a while. The dark days of November and December can pull us all down. Some of us may go out today to enjoy the sunshine, others may not be able to do so. Can we bring some ‘sunshine’ into the lives of people who

The following comes from a message sent out today by the Moderator of the General Assembly. You might like to share it with people who cannot access our online services:   “Finally, and with further reference to BBC Scotland, we’ve been glad that they’ve recognised the value of televised worship services throughout the period of

27 November The English national lockdown ends next Wednesday, and yesterday local authorities and the public were told into which of the Tier areas (with tougher restrictions) they would be put. Obviously there are many very real issues about livelihoods, mental health, care for vulnerable people etc, and in no sense should anyone be sitting

26 November The Chancellor gave his one-year spending review yesterday, with updated forecasts on the state of the economy and employment. For many people the talk of borrowing as a percentage of GDP etc tends not to attract their interest. Most are probably more interested in matters like the level of benefits, pensions, taxes and

25 November International Day for the elimination of violence against women Violence against women is understood by the UN to encompass a range of actions including psychological, physical and sexual violence. It can be carried out in the home, or in the wider culture, it can be by family members or complete strangers. Essentially the

24 November Never mind Christmas plans, what about today, the here and now? Infection rates are much lower than they were, and appear to be part of a general downward trend  – presumably in response to the strict Tier regulations that are in place. At least that suggests there is gain from the pain. But