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Thought for the Month

Monthly reflections by clergy across the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway:

Thursday 1 May 2008
Courage in proclaiming Jesus
Our baptismal commission is recalled by the Rev Canon Kenneth Stephen of Christ Church, Dalbeattie.
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Tuesday 1 April 2008
A vision of human life in its rightful place
The Very Revd Dr Gregor Duncan considers the Ascension of Jesus.
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Saturday 1 March 2008
An Easter Message from Bishop Idris
Jesus remains the focus of Easter. The hot cross bun carries a pastry cross to remind us of Jesus’ death on Calvary, commemorated on Good Friday each year. The eggs are a symbol of new life as Jesus rose from the dead the first Easter morning.
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Saturday 1 December 2007
A Christmas Message From Bishop Idris
This year the leaders of the Churches and other Christian bodies in Scotland met together at the invitation of the Moderator of the General Assembly for a Bible Study and discussion, writes Bishop Idrs.
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Thursday 1 November 2007
St John’s Dumfries Begins New Ecumenical Journey
Ecumenical Relations Coordinator, the Rev Sandy Montgomerie, reflects on a new Covenant signed at St John's Dumfries between the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway and the Glasgow Circuit of the Methodist Church in Scotland.
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Monday 1 October 2007
The Rhythm of Prayer
Some years ago I attended a weekend exploration of the early tradition of Christian Daily Prayer, writes Rev Canon Robin Paisley of St John's, Dumfries.
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Sunday 1 July 2007
Summer Blues
By the time we get to this point in the year most people are in need of a holiday, writes Rev Canon Tom Montgomery of St Margaret's, Newlands.
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Monday 28 May 2007
People of the Way
Reflections by the Rev Canon Jeanette Jenkins on the Growing Together experience undertaken with our companion Dioceses of Byumba and Kentucky.
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Tuesday 1 May 2007
I Believe In?…
The Rev Canon David Bayne, St Ninian's, Castle Douglas considers the development of the Nicene Creed.
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Sunday 1 April 2007
An Easter Message from Bishop Idris
Bishop Idris considers the meaning of Easter.
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Thursday 1 March 2007
The Beauty of Creation
The Rev Canon Kenneth Stephen of Christ Church, Dalbeattie, reflects on the beauty of creation.
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