Life and Work November 2020 Articles
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PRAYER
Merciful God, there is much that we’d do well to forget
Retirement and Fresh Labours
The fact that our beloved minister and her husband
Evolution Debate
It seems that Graham Hellier, in the October issue
Connections
In the Big Question article I was invited to write
The Big Question
This month’s question is: ‘What changes has the Covid-19 pandemic brought that you would like to retain?’
Bad language
Ron Ferguson considers the subject of swearing.
Poppies, medals and hot chocolate
The Very Rev Albert Bogle reflects on the month of November.
Trusting God
The Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair describes how living with uncertainty is going to be a regular feature of the future.
Service and needs
In the year of the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, Thomas Baldwin looks back through Life and Work’s archive at the Church of Scotland’s work providing for the forces both at home and overseas.
Worship in a POW camp
Sandra McCallum discovers how prisoners of war kept up religious observance, as revealed in her uncle’s diaries.
REVIEWS
A Historical Atlas Written by: Alec Ryrie Maps by:
CROSSWORDS
1’ , O love divine’, (hymn) (4,4)
REGISTERS
Compiled by Faith Nurture DEATHS
Heroes and painful memories
The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers reflects on the flawed nature of humanity.
A New Smile: Mariama’s story
Mamadou and Alimatou could not wait to start a family
What matters most
Jackie Macadam meets Sarah Davidson, chief executive of the Dunfermline-based charity Carnegie UK Trust and learns about the influence of faith on her life.
With scorching heat and drought
In the series marking the 50th anniversary of the Church of Scotland SRT, Adrian Shaw reflects on the Church of Scotland’s history on climate change.
A continuous tradition of worship
John R Hume considers the history of a Borders village church.
The Big Picture
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War, sacrifice and gratitude
Jeff Hopewell describes how stained glass has been used in some churches to remember the sacrifices of war.
The Bishop and Mr Quisling
The Very Rev Dr James Simpson reflects on the heroism of a WW2 cleric.
Stop fuelling the fire
Kirsten Clarke describes her year as one of Christian Aid’s Prophetic Activists.
Historic online Assembly
Thomas Baldwin reports on the Church of Scotland’s first online General Assembly.
Prayers in your pocket
Robin Hill introduces the work of a team equipping church members for pastoral action through prayer.
RENEWED SOUTH SUDAN PEACE CALL
The Church of Scotland has joined international calls
CHURCH URGES ADVICE CUTS RETHINK
The Church of Scotland has urged Glasgow City Council
SURVEY FINDS AROUND HALF OF SCOTS FEEL MORE NEIGHBOURLY
A Christian Aid survey found that around half of Scots
CROSSREACH CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
CrossReach’s Christmas catalogue, which is available
SPECIAL EDITION OF REAL ADVENT CALENDAR FOR 2020
A special edition of the Real Advent Calendar has been
ANNIVERSARY IS MODERATOR’S FIRST OFFLINE ENGAGEMENT
St Moluag’s Church in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, celebrated
BASKET OF HOPE
Castle Douglas Parish Church is up a hill but has some
MEALS SERVICE RECOGNISED IN PARLIAMENT
Ness Bank Church’s Inverness Foodstuff, which provides
Survive or thrive
Lynne Eland describes how a small congregation has flourished in lockdown.
CHILDREN’S PARTNERSHIP ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATED
Five years ago, on September 18, the World Council
MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES STATEMENT
A dozen global and regional religious organisations
The first and the last
Ruth Harvey considers the message of Matthew 20: 1 – 16.