Welcome

“ That first Christmas, rediscovering the joy of

LETTERS

Recruitment response Many will share the concern of

‘Scotland was effectively ruined’

Jackie Macadam explores the story of the failed Darien Expedition, a turning point in Scottish history.

Prayer

Based on Matthew 28:16-20 ‘Go.’ Summer subsides

The Big Picture

Puffin on Isle Of Staffa, Ian Watt War

Faith Action Programme

HIGHLIGHTS SEPTEMBER 2023

Challenge Poverty Week

2-8 Oct 2023

PUZZLES

Cryptic Crossword September 2023 Compiled by Peter Chamberlain

REVIEWS

MUSIC IN THE DARK Written by: Sally Magnusson

The power of trust

The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone says one of the most important elements of leadership is trusting others.

Beacons of light

The Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton challenges readers to ‘be church now’.

Letter from the Holy Land

The Rev Dr Stewart Gillan reflects on the hope of presence.

‘One more death is one too many’

John Gibson and Murdo Macdonald offer a Christian understanding of suicide.

The new day

The Rev Ruth Halley offers a reflection on her morning run.

‘We must not fear AI’

The Very Rev Albert Bogle says the church needs to be open to the potential and limitations of artificial intelligence.

My church

Rosemary Lee describes how she and her late husband found a welcome at Broughty Ferry New Kirk, near Dundee.

Enriched by the glory of God

Amy Tanner, Children and Family worker at New Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock, describes her faith journey.

Have a crafty Autumn

Thomas Baldwin takes a look at events for lovers of arts and crafts this autumn.

Surprise celebration

The congregation of Kilsyth Anderson held a surprise

Fairtrade celebration

Lenzie Union Parish Church hosted a concert to

Africa day

Barrhead St Andrew’s Parish Church held an Africa

New elders

Pentecost Sunday saw friends and families join

96 years of service

Edenshead Parish Church in Fife celebrated a combined

New members

Croftfoot Parish Church in Glasgow welcomed seven new

Church welcomes Rwanda ruling

The Church of Scotland has welcomed a court

Sustainability award for Iona Abbey

The historic Iona Abbey has been recognised at

God within

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer considers the ‘subversive freedom of the spirit’.

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