September 2023

‘Scotland was Effectively Ruined'
The 325th anniversary of the Darien Expedition

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 on a Christian understanding of suicide

The New Day
The Rev Ruth Halley offers a reflection on her morning run

Beacons of Light
The Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton challenges readers to ‘be church now'

Enriched by the Glory of God
Amy Tanner, Children and Family worker at New Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock, describes her faith journey

View from the Pulpit
The Rev Josh Milton highlights the journey of a newly-united congregation in embracing challenge

Regulars
The Rev Roddy
Hamilton on Worship
The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone on Leadership
The Very Rev Albert Bogle on Digital Church
Reflection by the Rev Dr Richard Frazer Bible Study by Ruth Harvey

Plus: official updates from the Assembly Trustees and Faith Action Programme, readers' pictures, news, letters, reviews and puzzles.