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Prayer

God of all seasons We praise you for

A ‘multifaceted and profound’ relationship

Marking Black History Month, Jackie Macadam examines the links between Africa and the Church of Scotland – and how African ministers are changing the church today.

Our presbyteries

Thomas Baldwin learns more about the presbytery of South West Scotland.

Bears and daisy chains

In the second part of a short series looking at the new partners of the Church of Scotland Guild, Jackie Macadam learns more about the work of two projects in Bulgaria and Glasgow.

‘Hooray! It is harvest time’

The Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson highlights the importance of giving thanks for harvest.

Bewilderingly varied

The Rev Dr Marjory MacLean reflects on the gifts of ministry.

Intentional and purposeful

The Rev Ruth Kennedy says that the purpose of mission has not changed regardless of the technology used.

The Big Picture

Church of Scotland members trekking in north Dhading,

My church

David Thompson, an elder of Christ Church, Bermuda, reflects on what the church means to him

Jane’s story

Neill Shaw reflects on a life transformed by God.

Challenging poverty

Thomas Baldwin looks ahead to Challenge Poverty Week, which takes place this month.

Cryptic Crossword October 2024

Due to popular demand we have decided to revert to our crossword pages in their original format, with a cryptic and a quick crossword.

Quick Crossword October 2024

Across 1 ‘the Father’s love for us’,

Solution to September 2024 Codeword

Solution to September 2024 Sudoku

HOLIDAY CLUB

Broxburn, Strathbrock and Uphall South Churches in West

FUNDRAISING CALENDAR

The Guild of Portpatrick Parish Church has again

FLOWER FESTIVAL

Over 400 visitors were drawn to a Flower

POP-UP CHOIR

A pop-up choir on Mull opened and closed

LONG SERVICE

Thirty years of service at Stranraer Parish Church

SUMMER CLUBS

Kinross Parish Church has been holding a family

Praise for church addiction project

A project spearheaded by a North Lanarkshire Church

‘Church of Scotland village’ at youth festival

Around 1,400 young people gathered for Scotland’s biggest

Something to cherish

Corrie Douglas-Young describes a journey of faith that

REVIEWS

THE GREAT SEARCH Turning to Earth and Soul

A new world

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer says the church of the future may look radically different to that of today.