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Weekly Worship 2026 May

Our writer’s journey this month takes us through the season of Easter into Pentecost and Trinity Sunday.

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3 May 2026 - Fifth Sunday of Easter – Year A

The fifth Sunday of Easter looks at three themes - building up and tearing down, how our shame silences our call for justice and listening to the call of others.

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10 May 2026 May 2026 - Sixth Sunday of Easter – Year A

Charlie Meiklejohn and the team from Christian Aid Scotland mark Christian Aid Week, looking at the fears that hold us back from doing good and how we can live out our Christian call in our complex world.

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17 May 2026 - Seventh Sunday of Easter – Year A

Gordon Kennedy and Rosie Frew looks at the ascension of Jesus and how Jesus gives gifts to every person in God’s mission.

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24 May 2026 - Pentecost – Year A

Jock Stein celebrates Pentecost focusing on fulfilment, surprise, generosity and what that means ‘for everyone’ in today’s world.

White Lily

31 May 2026 - Trinity Sunday – Year A

Phill Mellstrom explores Trinity Sunday, reflecting on the dynamics between chaos and order, worship and doubt and encountering God in the reality of life.

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