Life and Work October 2019 Articles
From The Editor
ON a hot summer’s day, I enjoyed a picnic lunch in
PRAYER
God of the seasons,As Earth turns over into autumnAnd
Divestment debate
Having watched the divestment debate on Wednesday of
The Big Question
This month’s question is: ‘What are the benefits of congregational links with churches overseas?’
A change of heart
Ron Ferguson explains why ‘a generous spirituality of community’ is needed.
Do not be afraid
Jackie Macadam reflects on some of the partnerships
Man with a mission
Jackie Macadam meets pioneer minister and author, the Rev Dr Liam Fraser.
Every day is a blessing
The Church of Scotland’s pioneer ministers reflect on their new ministry ahead of a special conference later this month.
The Big Picture
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Rich and pleasing
John R Hume visits a church with windows by some of Scotland’s finest stained glass artists.
CrossReach rescued me
Continuing our celebration of 150 years of social care in the Church of Scotland, Jackie Macadam hears from people helped by CrossReach’s counselling services.
‘Our friendships and memories will ’
Hannah Dunlop reports from the final National Youth Assembly, which took place in August.
‘We must submit wholly to Christ’
Josep A Martí i Bouis offers thoughts on evangelism and mission in the Church of Scotland
Pulling together
Val Brown, Church and Community Action Manager for Christian Aid Scotland, introduces the charity’s 2019 Harvest Appeal.
EDUCATION SUPPORT WEBSITE LAUNCHED
A new online resource for Christians involved in education
THANKSGIVING SERVICE
A special service of thanksgiving to mark 150 years
MICHAEL HARVEY TO SPEAK IN EDINBURGH
Weekend of Invitation will speak on ‘The Invitation
UNION SERVICE
A special service was celebrated at Kirriemuir: St
GENEVA TRIP
A group of 13 from the Old Kirk, Kilmacolm, led by
GB LONG SERVICE
Lesley Mowat of the 1st Aberdeen Company, Girls’ Brigade
COMPASSION CONCERT
The Border Kirk, Carlisle hosted a concert by modern
ROYAL PRESENTATION
There was a special guest on hand to present Sheila
CALENDAR
The Guild of Portpatrick Parish Church, near Stranraer
SHOP SUCCESS
An annual church shop run by volunteers has raised
Buildings survey deadline approaching
The Church of Scotland General Trustees urge you to make your views known about the future of the church’s land and buildings.
Free at last
The Rev Richard Baxter concludes his series themed on slavery by looking at how former slaves react to freedom.
‘Every place of worship is a place of hope’
Ruth Harvey, director of the reconciliation charity Place for Hope, celebrates its tenth anniversary and looks to the future.
CROSSWORDS
Across
REGISTERS
Compiled by the Ministries Council
Profound wisdom or hate speech?
The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers asks how a St Augustine quote came to be banned from Facebook.