Life and Work April 2017 Articles
From The Editor
EARLIER this year an online video came to my attention
PRAYER
of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Dr Russell
LETTERS
I found Thomas Baldwin’s piece on Alastair McIntosh interesting, particularly
The Big Question
This month’s question is: ‘What is the best depiction of the Easter story that you have seen?’
‘Christianity is not dead’
As Easter approaches, Ron Ferguson argues that Christianity will not disappear in Scotland as humanity continues to seek meaning in life
Called to be bridge builders
The Very Rev Albert Bogle explains why social media can play a key role in the mission of the Church
At the front line of the Church’s mission
In his final column, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Rt Rev Dr Russell Barr reflects on the role of military chaplains
An unexpected Easter feast
In the month of Easter, Jolyon Mitchell considers the impact and influence of art in telling the story of Emmaus and opening eyes
Clearing the way at Christ’s baptismal site
Tim Porter highlights a key project which will improve access to the site of Jesus’ baptism
From reform to renewal
The Very Rev Dr Finlay Macdonald outlines the inspiration – and need – for his new book offering an up to date overview of the history of the Church of Scotland
The Very Rev Dr Finlay Macdonald offers readers a sneak preview of a personal selection of extracts from his new overview of the history of the Church of Scotland, From Reform to Renewal.
In the summer of 1558 John Knox published what is
A desire for justice
Jackie Macadam offers a focus on the life and work of Val Brown who opened her family home to a Syrian refugee
A thriving congregation
John R Hume looks at the history of churches in Airdrie
The Big Picture
Digital photographs only should be sent to magazine@lifeandwork.org accompanied by
An artistic legacy
Alison Robertson pays tribute to the life of a renowned stained glass artist
BB SCOTLAND APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR
The Boys’ Brigade has announced the appointment of John Sharp
PALLIATIVE CARE COMMITMENT
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of
WALKING IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS
An Edinburgh minister and his wife are to take part
FAITHFUL SERVICE
Largoward Parish Church Beadle, Robert Anderson, has notched up half
150 YEARS
A special morning service was held in Kelso North Parish
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION
During a Service of Ordination and Induction at Barvas Church
GIFT SERVICE
The 167 Anchor Boys, Junior Section and Company Section and
ANNIVERSARY
On November 30 the congregation of Baillieston St Andrew’s Church
Dundee church café receives top award
Thomas Baldwin reports on a church project which has been recognised for its innovative community café
Life in the little places
In the first part of a new series, the Rev Richard Baxter offers a reminder of the importance of the gifts found in villages
BEHIND THE SMILES
Jane Fucella and her husband Mike (now a minister in
HOW TO PIONEER
Pioneer ministry is a recent concept in the Church of
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
This six MP3 CD set of the NIV Bible has
Bethlehem and Calvary
In a final reflection the Very Rev Dr James Simpson highlights parallels between Bethlehem and Calvary