‘Hear us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we have sinn’d against thee.’ This moving piece derives from a hymn composed in the 10th century by Mozarabs, Iberian Christians living under Islamic rule in Andalusia.

The Right Reverend John Taylor, former rector of Holy Cross, Knightswood, and Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway from 1991-96, has died at the age of 89. His funeral took place on November 26 at St Mary’s Episcopal Church, Kirriemuir. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.​

 This year the National Memorial Arboretum broadcast its annual Armistice Day Service of Remembrance live from the Armed Forces Memorial. The service commemorated the signing of the Armistice which brought an end to the First World War and remembered all those who gave their lives in service to their country since 1914.

All Saints’ oldest communicant, Mrs Jessie Bradshaw, has died aged 101. She passed away at her home in Clydebank on Monday February 1, with her devoted daughter, Janet, who cared tirelessly for her, and her son Ian by her side. Jessie was a shining lifelong Christian, loving and serving at St Columba’s in Clydebank, Holy…

We grew up very familiar with the Christmas story, writes JB. The journey to Bethlehem as demanded by the census, the lack of accommodation when they got there and the subsequent birth of Jesus in a stable, and being laid in a manger because there was ‘no crib for a bed’. The star, angels announcing…

It is with deep regret that we announce that Kenneth McCreadie died peacefully on Tuesday morning, surrounded by his family and having received the final rites of the church.

Rev Alec Griffiths, who served as Rector of Holy Cross, Knightswood, from 1972-79, has died following a period of ill-health. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Two members of All Saints’ congregation have passed away in recent days.

Many religions have festivals which celebrate light overcoming darkness. Such occasions are often accompanied by the lighting of candles. They seem to speak to every culture, and appeal to people of all faiths, and of none. They are lit on birthday cakes and to mark family anniversaries, when we gather happily around a source of…

Vestry meeting + Coffee Morning and Plant sale cancelled + Christian Aid Spring Fayre + Tea and Talk + West End Festival

Earlier today, a Requiem was celebrated at St Bride’s Episcopal Church, Glasgow for all those whose remains are now in the Holy Cross Memorial Garden there. A Service of Dedication followed.

Why not begin Advent with a special Choral Evensong at 6.30 pm on Sunday December 1 in with the Jordanhill Liturgical Choir – sadly, the last occasion on which it will be led at All Saints by Alan Tavener.

With the General Election less than a fortnight away, here are some useful resources • Hustings at Jordanhill Parish Church • Scottish church leaders urge truthfulness in political debate • CARE for family, life and justice • Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office

Delivered by Graeme’s son, Tim, at the Requiem service for our Lay Reader Emeritus and friend at All Saints on November 5, 2018.