October 2024

‘A multi-faceted and profound relationship'
Africa and the Church of Scotland

Bears and daisy chains
New Guild partner projects

Jane's story
A life transformed by God

Bewilderingly varied
New book on the gifts of ministry

Our Presbyteries
The Presbytery of South West Scotland

Regulars
The Moderator of the General Assembly on Harvest
Worship column by the Rev Roddy Hamilton
Reflection by the Rev Dr Richard Frazer
The Rev Ruth Kennedy on digital church
A new series of Bible studies by the Rev Richard Baxter
My Church: David Thompson of Christ Church, Bermuda
Youth: Corrie Douglas-Young of the Church of Scotland communications department

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