Life and Work July 2021 Articles
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PRAYER
Praise be for the second month* when the
The Church in 2121
As the Church of Scotland grapples with some of its biggest changes in generations – and as the pace of social change continues to impact, a range of contributors offer their thoughts on how church communities might look in 100 years from now
Love can help us feel
I was recently in an NHS hospital ward
The Big Question
This month’s question is: ‘What psalm or hymn uplifts you most, spiritually?’
General Assembly 2021 - ‘not an easy ask’
Thomas Baldwin reports from the blended General Assembly of the Church of Scotland which took place in Edinburgh in May
The Big Picture
River Forth and Wallace Monument, Stirling by
A Black Isle church
John R Hume considers a church with connections to early Christianity
‘Being a Christian doesn’t prevent bad things from happening…’
Jackie Macadam meets broadcaster Paul Mitchell, a Session Clerk at an Edinburgh church
eXp and Me
Eleanor Preece, 17, describes her experiences with the eXp Christian youth project in Dunoon and Cowal
Welcoming the stranger
Thomas Baldwin reports on the Church of Scotland’s call for fairer treatment of asylum seekers and refugees
CHURCH JOINS PEOPLE’S VACCINE APPEAL
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the
POVERTY DESTROYING LIVES, FINDS DEBT CHARITY
Poverty is destroying lives in Scotland during the COVID-19
KIRK MINISTER IN COP26 ROLE
A Church of Scotland minister has been appointed
KILTWALKERS
The Revs Neil McNaught and David Hume (below
REJOICE
The chancel of Coylton Parish Church, near Ayr,
BAGS OF JOY
In past years, the Easter Brunch hosted by
LONG SERVICE
Two elders at Kinnoull Parish Church, Perth, received
Connecting with Monte Cassino
Thomas Baldwin describes how an Edinburgh church commemorated a significant Second World War battle
GOD IS NOT A WHITE MAN
And Other Revelations
HOW TO EAT BREAD
21 Nourishing Ways to Read the Bible
CALLED TO BE FRIENDS
Unlocking the Heart of John’s Gospel
A wilderness menu
The Very Rev Dr Derek Browning shows how God’s hospitality continues in both times of wilderness and times of plenty
July 2021 Crossword
Across 1 Stubborn (8) 9 North American farm
July 2021 Cryptic Crossword
Across 1 Some significant earnings expected from stake
Fearfully and wonderfully made
The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers reflects on a new book which considers that science and faith are not ‘absolutely incompatible’