Life and Work April 2021 Articles
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PRAYER
We are Good Friday people, shocked and stunned
Easter around the world
As Easter celebrations are curtailed again due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this issue offers a collection of reflections looking at the celebration of Easter around the globe
Burns and hypocrisy
The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers , in
Plant diversity
Cartoon: Bill McArthur Professor Richard Buggs, an expert
The Big Question
This month’s question is: ‘What was your most memorable Easter?’
I love the Church
The Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair explains why mission is a key priority for the Church of Scotland in moving forward
Surprised by Jesus
The Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair offers a special reflection for Easter
The Big Picture
Kells Church and Loch Ken, Galloway by David
‘Every action really does count’
Jackie Macadam meets Helen Hughes, a retired Church of Scotland deaconess and passionate supporter of Christian Aid
'An unspoken closeness to creation'
John R Hume reflects on one of Scotland’s most northerly churches
Dreaming big
Rachel Macrae describes the influence of Church in shaping her life and dreams
‘We’ve got to do better’ says Moderator
Thomas Baldwin reports on a plea by the Church of Scotland for action after drugs deaths and suicides in Scotland increased year on year
NOAH SEA SHANTY
A group of Church of Scotland ministers, elders
KNIT FOR WELLBEING CALL
The designer of a knitted toy, which was
SCARECROW ADVENT CALENDAR
Unable to celebrate Christmas as usual due to
COMMUNITY PROJECT BOAT PURCHASE
An Edinburgh charity and a local church working
BETHLEHEM AND BACK BY THE SCENIC ROUTE
Macduff Parish Church Guild, with the help of
FORMER REFUGEE AND CHARITY VOLUNTEER DIES AGED 95
A former refugee and lifelong charity volunteer, whose
OUTDOOR NATIVITY
The young church and families of Dollar Parish
LONG SERVICE
John Coutts of Upper Donside Parish Church, in
Making a difference
Thomas Baldwin reports on the work of a fundraising project at a Dumfries church which has raised more than £10,000 to help families in one of the poorest countries in the world
God’s ‘Ministry of recognition’
In her final study, Ruth Harvey reflects on the importance of reconciliation in the months to come
April 2021 Crossword
Across 1 Close-fitting hat (8) 9 Greek or
April 2021 Cryptic Crossword
Across 1 Grace can’t sit out before end
All in the timing
The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers reflects on death, loss and the importance of signs