The first Saturday in September is usually the time for the Guild’s Annual Gathering. A special version is going to be broadcast online today at 11am. It lasts about an hour or so. It can be accessed at: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/news/2020/The-Guild-Annual-Gathering-goes-digital-this-weekend Lord we remember the members of the Guild, missing seeing each other, chatting to each other,

Week beg: 6 September – Returning life to normal? We give thanks for progress made in the fight against the Coronavirus and remember, with deep appreciation, the sacrifices made by many in our communities over the past months to keep us, loved ones, and neighbours safe. We ask for God’s protection over the whole of

People who listen when they are corrected will live, but those who will not admit that they are wrong are in danger. Proverbs 10: 17

80 years ago today the SS Athenia, en route from Glasgow to Montreal, was torpedoed by a U-boat NW of Ireland within hours of Britain and France’s declaration of war against Germany – the first of many merchant ships sunk during the Second World War. 98 passengers (mainly women and children) and 19 crew lost

I wonder how many people in West Dunbartonshire, Glasgow and East Renfrewshire were ‘dumfoonert’ when they learned last night that new restrictions on meeting were being introduced from midnight? The reasons for introducing the restrictions are understandable, and the guidance must be followed if we wish to avoid a major spike, closure of schools and

The Scottish Government is to publish proposals today for rebuilding the country and economy, partly things that needed done before the pandemic struck (eg working towards a carbon-neutral economy), partly issues arising from it (eg unemployment and fewer job opportunities). Opposition parties have/will challenge them and put other options forward. There will be similar steps