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O Little Town of Bethlehem
Several Friends have asked for a copy of these poignant words that were sung at our St Andrew's Day Service. 1 Â Â O little town of...
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Advent Snapshots from Israel/Palestine
Every day in Advent Mission Partners Rev Dr Stewart Gillan and Rev Muriel Pearson will post a photograph taken in their daily life in...
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TONIGHT Christian Aid Carol Service in the New Town Church Edinburgh.
Listen to the message from Val Brown, Head of Scotland Christian Aid, as she reminds us why you should join them on 11th December. ...
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It's not too late to celebrate St Andrew's Day with our online service
It is not too late to participate in our St Andrew's Day Service - click here for the recording. The Order of Service is attached at...
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Celebrating Tabeetha
Contributors who celebrate Tabeetha School have lots to share - impressions, memories and facts. Let those, with many connections, take...
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Sitting with loss
Muriel Pearson's latest blog from beside the Sea of Galilee should be read. Here. It is a beautiful Autumn day here by the Sea of...
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Make us Instruments of Thy Peace
A prayer written by Andrew McLellan as we remember that this is our fight, this is our war Dear God, we read in scripture that in Christ...
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‘How long, O Lord?’ Stewart and Muriel catch up with you.
Dear all, Your thoughts and your prayers are so appreciated. Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to message, and for everyone...
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Gather together for the Week of Prayer for Peace in Palestine and Israel (16-22 September)
We may not all be gathered in the same building, but at this time, when we need each other so much, we are invited to worship together,...
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September Newsletter from The Friends - for all friends everywhere.
We're pleased to share articles for The Friends, and their friends, from The Friends; from our members, from our supporters and from the...
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"Because of Tabeetha, I have learned to be myself everywhere"
Through her article in the latest edition of Life and Work, The Rev Muriel Pearson asks how the Church of Scotland's Tabeetha School can...
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Church of Scotland writes to Foreign Secretary on Israel-Gaza war
The Church of Scotland's Israel Palestine Committee has written to the UK Government to urge for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Please...
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Please take time to read the latest blog from Stewart and Muriel
Click here to read of the New Alarm at the Extension of the Administrative Detention of Layan Nasir, a 23 year-old Palestinian Anglican...
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Sindyanna Summer Newsletter
We're always happy to hear from Sindyanna, most particularly where there are good news stories. relating to the Scottish Grove, to which...
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The Tinderbox provided the catalyst for another joint event with Christian Aid
The Friends were delighted to be collaborating with Christian Aid and the Church of Scotland in the screening of The Tinderbox at...
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Reflections on participation in Interfaith March in Jerusalem
Reflecting on the event, Rev Dr Stewart Gillan and Rev Muriel Pearson wrote: - "Two very different marches made their way down Jaffa...
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Changes on The Friends' committee
As we bid farewell to Carol Morton, we welcome Rev Dr Ian Alexander and Val Brown onto the committee. At the AGM Carol Morton stepped...
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The Friends' AGM
We were pleased to welcome many Friends, and their friends, to the AGM on Friday 17th May. If you were unable to join us, you can watch...
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The Annual Report and Accounts
The Friends' committee, the Ministers and Faith Action Programme share their news over the past year.
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May's newsletter is here
The World Day of Prayer, along with updates from Tiberias and the West Bank,, are some of the topics covered in this issue.
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