Life and Work November 2019 Articles
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PRAYER
1919 was the first time the two minute silence was
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LETTERS
The Kirk is on the verge of losing our moral credibility
The Big Question
This month’s question is: ‘How was your church affected by WW2 (the Second World War)?’
Rhythms of the year
Ron Ferguson reflects on the approach of Advent.
Discipleship and me
Mary Mikhael of the Synod of Syria and Lebanon describes her understanding of discipleship.
’God’s word has the power to transform lives’
Jackie Macadam learns about the faith journey of ministry student Kaye Gardiner
Thinking ‘out of the box’
How one presbytery is experimenting with hub style ministries.
A South-West Scotland country parish
John R Hume recounts the history of a parish church in Dumfries and Galloway.
The Big Picture
Right photo: Squirrel, Botanic Gardens Glasgow by Eilidh MacQuien (age 13) Below: Sunset over the Clyde by Graham Hutchison Bottom: Sealions, Kangaroo Island Australia by Douglas Moore
The world at war
As we reach the annual season of remembrance, Thomas Baldwin looks back 80 years to the outbreak of World War Two.
A vivid memory
Shanley McConnell reflects on belonging to two countries.
Gratitude for Guild
Lynne McNeil reports from the Guild Annual Gathering, which took place in Dundee in September.
Faith, love and hope
The Rev Martin Fair considers the lessons from 1 Thessalonians
REVIEWS
16 AND A HALF WAYS TO UPGRADE YOUR FAITH
Living for the present
The Very Rev Dr James Simpson reflects on ageing.
Cycles of Conflict
The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers reflects on war and remembrance.
’Out of sight, out of mind’
The Rev Sheena Orr reports on a new social media campaign to support Prisoners Week.
CHIEF OFFICER ANNOUNCED
A former manager in the nuclear power industry has
NEW DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCE LAUNCHED
A new resource, aimed at deepening a culture of discipleship
AFRICAN MINISTRY STUDENTS GRADUATE FROM ABERDEEN
The first group of African ministers to study at the
GARDEN PARTY FOR REFUGEES
A garden party held by St John’s and Dairsie United
CROSSREACH FUNDRAISING
Members of the congregation of Westburn Parish Church
DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY
August 2019 marked the 10th year that Messy Church
CUP RETURNED
On August 24 the new Free Church of Scotland formally
ADVENTURE WEEKEND
Aberdeen Woodside Parish Church Sunday School enjoyed
GUILDS FRIENDSHIP
\More than 20 members of the Church of Scotland Guilds
Perth Carillon CD
Thomas Baldwin reports on the release of a recording of a unique collection of bells at a church in Perth.