The annual Carols for Peace service in the City Chambers on 14th December, organised by Glasgow Churches Together (GCT) and hosted by the City Council, also marked the final service for Glasgow 850. As people gathered for the...
Read MorePs 71 Commentary by Dr Noel Donnelly for the Feast of the Epiphany 2025 Psalm 71 was originally a prayer for the king at his coronation. The church uses this psalm at the Epiphany when we are reflecting on...
Read MoreThe Annual Carols for Peace service, organised by Glasgow Churches Together and hosted by the City Council, had to contend this year not only with rainy weather but also with the Scottish League Cup final between the “Old Firm”...
Read MoreA colleague who had moved from the East Coast commented recently that she had had to buy a hooded rainjacket because it always seemed to be raining in Glasgow! As we stood in the pouring rain in George Square on 4th December, I...
Read MoreCanticle: The Prologue of St John’s Gospel In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was God, and everything was made through him that was made; in him was life and that life was the light of men,...
Read MoreI bring you news of great joy (Christmas) Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. I bring you news of great joy, today a saviour has been born to us: he is Christ the Lord, he is...
Read MoreAlleluia We saw his star as it rose Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage. We saw his star as it rose. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Words: Matthew 2:2;...
Read MoreWe saw his star as it rose We saw his star as it rose and have come to do him homage. We saw his star as it rose. Glory to the Father, glory to the Son, glory to the Holy Spirit now and ever more. We saw his star as it rose and...
Read MoreEntry: I rejoiced when I heard them say ‘Let us go to the house of God.’ And now our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem. Glory be to the Holy Spirit theFather, gory be to the Son, glory be to the Holy...
Read MoreEntry: Prepare ye the Way Prepare ye the way, prepare ye the way, Prepare ye the way of the Lord. Glory to the Father, glory to the Son, glory to the Holy Spirit now and for ever....
Read MoreGospel Verse: I am the handmaid of the Lord Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. I am the handmaid of the Lord: let what you have said be done to me. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Alleluia I am...
Read MoreHymn: Lay your hand Gently Words and music (c) Catherine Walker. Graphic (c) Netta Ewing Lay your Hand Gently – Full Score
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