Our first service of advent, 2020. Check out our midweek program EPC Conversations, every Wednesday at 7pm.

Charlie works to represent Christian Aid's work to churches. Christian Aid are involved with essential work all over the globe to provide relief to communities affected by poverty and natural disasters. You can find out more about some of the items mentioned in the conversation here. Our mission & values: https://www.christianaid.org.uk/our-work/about-us/our-aims Just Scripture: https://www.christianaid.org.uk/pray/join-in/just-scripture Prayer Chain for Climate Justice: https://www.christianaid.org.uk/pray/prayer-chain Locusts Blog: https://www.christianaid.org.uk/news/locusts-coronavirus-and-climate-change Covid Response: https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/emergencies/coronavirus-emergency-appeal

Colin and David discuss the life changing work CAP engage in throughout Scotland today, as well as the reasons Christians should care about poverty, and the societal issues that contribute to this problem. Is Anyone Listening? 2019 Client Report - http://capuk.org/clientreportscotland How to partner with CAP - http://capuk.org/partner Access free debt help - 0800 328 0006 / http://capuk.org/gethelp If you want more information about the Debt Centre Manager role mentioned in the interview contact: colincampbell@capuk.org gavin.chittick@btinternet.com (Bridge Christian Fellowship)

David talks to Jacqui Reid from local charity EBI Unites to find out about the vital work they have been involved in through 2020, providing food, advocacy and friendship in Renfrewshire.

How is training for ministry continuing through a global pandemic? What are the important elements of training future ministers? Matt chats with David about some of these topics from his point of view in this episode, as well his background as a vicar in the Church of England. http://ascend.churchofscotland.org.uk

Welcome to our new broadcast! David talks to Theologians, outreach workers, medics, ministers and artists getting their perspective on current events, and delving deeper into many aspects of faith and Christianity.