Rev. Dr. Liam Jerrold Fraser wrote the book which became my first read upon landing in Edinburgh four years ago to begin our work here. It is entitled, “Mission in Contemporary Scotland.” In depth, concise, well-argued and articulated, and compassionate, this book offered me a foot-in-the-door understanding of what would be our socio-political, religious context in which we would be serving. Since reading this book I’ve become rather a “fan” of this gentleman. His blog continues to provide rich, varied, and challenging conversations around the ecclesiastical quagmire that is currently “the Kirk”, or the Church of Scotland.

I share here the latest piece from that blog which peers into the question haunting most faith collectives: “who are we?” and “why are we here?” Questions I dare say are ones everyone should be asking. Read, comment, agree or disagree at your whim. Follow Liam everywhere. I think you’ll come to value as much as I what he has to say on these important matters.

Grace and peace…R