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Rev David Denniston
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Team Working and the Tyranny of Personality
Sunday, April 4
As a Presbyterian church, the Kirk affirms the parity of all ministers. Not for
us prelates or popes. We have presbyteries instead of bishops. . . (more)
Politics and Personalities
Saturday, February 27
I have a great interest in both politics and in personality issues - (more)
Noel and New Year
Sunday, December 20
I can never quite make up my mind whether or not it is a good thing that
Christmas and New Year occur so close to one another - (more)
Carols and Collapsing!
Monday, November 30
Advent is here! I love Advent: it is so full of hope, anticipation and promise
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Commissions and Confusion
Friday, November 13
When the Church hasn't a clue?! - (more)
Miracles and Matters-of-Fact
Thursday, November 12
Pondering the cynical, the sceptical and the gullible - (more)
November - the month of remembering
Sunday, November 1
In this month of November we remember. We remember those who have lived in
faith and now rejoice in the Lord's presence - (more)
Harvest Thanksgiving
and the season of "Creation-tide" Thursday, October 1
This is the month of Harvest Thanksgiving and the season of
"Creation-tide". We remember and celebrate the bountiful goodness of
God our Provider, and we acknowledge and affirm that God is our Creator -
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The Big Issue! (part 3)
Sunday, June 7
I am now not sure if I am meant to be making any comment on this issue. The
decision at the General Assembly to impose a "moratorium" on public
discussion is a bit confusing . . . . . . .(more)
The Big Issue! (part 2)
Sunday, May 24
Well, the debate occurred last night. It was a long debate. From the accounts I
have heard from those who were present the debate was carried out in a spirit
of grace and openness, and that is indeed encouraging. . . . . . .(more)
The Big Issue! (at the
General Assembly) Thursday, May 14
Well, there is no getting away from what the big issue is going to be at this
year's General Assembly! Can the call by a congregation to an openly gay
minister who is living with his partner be "allowed" by the Church .
. . . . .(more)
Activism and Abiding
Sunday, May 10
My preparation for and preaching of a sermon on Jesus' words in John 15 have
given me quite a lot of pause for thought. . . . . .(more)
Power From On High
Friday, May 1
Jesus, Risen from the dead, has appeared on several occasions to his disciples.
Now the Gospel accounts move towards his Ascension, as he returns to his Father
in heaven.. . . . . .(more)
Holidays and Holy Days
Wednesday, April 15
After a very busy Holy Week and Easter, it is good to be about to get some time
off. But time off work is not time off God. . . . .(more)
Hosanna and Hallelujah
(and the bit in between!) Wednesday, April 8
I am writing this in the middle of Holy Week, that most solemn of periods in
the Church's year, when we follow Jesus on the final days leading up to the
Cross. . . . . (more)
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