AS we gather to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season, I want to extend my heartfelt wishes to each of you in our community. Christmas is a time of reflection, gratitude, and renewal—a time to cherish the blessings we share and to reach out with kindness to those around us.
This season reminds us of the profound message of hope, love, and compassion that the birth of Christ brings to our world. It is a call to care for the less fortunate, to extend a helping hand, and to foster peace and unity in our homes and our community and in our world today.
May your homes be filled with laughter, your hearts with warmth, and your days with the true spirit of Christmas. Let us carry the light of this season forward, renewing our commitment to building a community where everyone feels valued and supported.
In these changing times come and be part of the greatest story of Good News, peace, hope, love and joy and visit a local Church service this year.
In my parishes we would love to see you and welcome you to our services this year.
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with health, happiness, and hope.
- Morag Crossan is the minister of Canonbie United linked with Liddesdale parish Church of Scotland and Interim Moderator Langholm, Ewes, Eskdalemuir, Westerkirk Church of Scotland.
