Life and Work October 2017 Articles
From The Editor
This month marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther
PRAYER
Lord of Creation, there is so much for which we are
POEM
Light is only in the field sometimes – often it is
A Living Church
In the first of a three-part series, the Very Rev Dr John Chalmers explains why the Church of Scotland needs to reform to meet the challenges of secularism.
LETTERS
In the August issue of Life and Work which I received
The Big Question
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Commitment not flattery
Ron Ferguson explains why bargaining with God will not work.
The abundance of God’s earth.
The Rt Rev Dr Derek Browning reflects on the gifts of Harvest.
From abandoned baby to Damehood
Jackie Macadam learns about the life of author and charity worker Katharine Liston.
Scotland’s Reformation Town
Ian Bradley describes how the UK’s only ‘City of Reformation’ will be marking Reformation Day on October 31.
New Charge Developments – where are they now?
Back in the early days of the millennium the Church of Scotland established the concept of ‘New Charge Development’ churches. Thomas Baldwin considers their journey – and successes.
Christian Aid appeal to congregations over crop uncertainty
Lynne McNeil reports on Christian Aid’s harvest message.
‘Christianity has to do with love’
Sandy Forsyth considers the impact of the mission and ministry of the Rev Tom Allan – the subject of a new book focussing on the minister and his peers.
The Big Picture
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A focal point for the community
John R Hume offers insights into the fascinating history of a church in a Highland town.
Church welcomes funeral poverty action plan
Thomas Baldwin reports on the Church of Scotland response to government action on poverty caused by funeral costs.
MINISTRIES MAGAZINE LAUNCHED
A new magazine aimed at connecting, encouraging and
ARMED FORCES COVENANT SIGNED
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church
GLASGOW CATHEDRAL MINISTER RETIRES
The congregation of Glasgow Cathedral said a fond farewell
CALENDAR FUNDRAISER
The Guild of Portpatrick Parish Church has produced
SIX CENTURIES OF SERVICE RECOGNISED
More than 600 years of service in Wigtownshire was
SUNDAE SUNDAY
To mark the end of the school holidays and the restart
LONG SERVICE HONOUR
Ian White, Greenlaw received a Certificate for Long
CONGREGATIONAL TRADITION
Libberton and Quothquan Church, in the Presbytery of
A gifted leader, a willing servant and a lovely man
Thomas Baldwin celebrates the long life and ministry of an Aberdeenshire man.
Journeying with God
The Rev Richard Baxter explains why decisions made on a journey also impact on others.
REVIEWS
What does ‘home’ mean to you? Is it where you were
CROSSWORD
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A cathedral in time
The Rev Lezley Stewart urges readers to look for sacred space in their lives.