Life and Work August 2022 Articles
From The Editor
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PRAYER
JOY Lord of creation, we thank you for
LETTERS
Assembly Ceremony I refer to Margaret King’s letter
The legacy of Partition
75 years ago the new countries of India and Pakistan (which was divided into east and west) were created with East Pakistan gaining independence to become Bangladesh in 1971. The legacy of the decision is still felt today as a range of contributors explain how the Partition has influenced the work of churches in the region.
CROSSWORDS
August 2022 Crossword – Compiled by Jeannie Hollands
The Big Question
This month’s question is: ‘How has your way of delivering summer church activities changed through the Covid-19 years?’
Edinburgh’s festivals and the Church
Edinburgh’s festivals were impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic but return in full this August. Thomas Baldwin reports on the part the city’s churches play.
‘Every Christian is a living witness’
Thomas Baldwin meets the former Archbishop of York and chair of Christian Aid, John Sentamu.
Honesty in Laughter
Ian Dunn, Editor of Scottish Catholic, reflects on a meeting with the Moderator, the St Margaret’s Declaration and suggests the true fruits of ecumenism may be learning to laugh at each other.
Future plans could be ‘too severe’ says theologian
A CHURCH of Scotland theologian and author has
‘Laugh often’
The Very Rev Dr James Simpson reflects on the power of humour.
‘God has an immense sense of humour’
Jackie Macadam learns about the faith journey and clowning ministry of Claire Van Geete.
‘An enriching experience’
John R Hume looks at the roots and history of Bishopton Parish Church.
The Big Picture
Botanical Gardens Churchtown by Walter McGillivray Kirriemuir, Angus
FAITH IN ACTION
The eighth in a series of features which will offer updates from the Faith Action Programme.
‘Faith is individual’
Bebhionn Paterson describes how working towards her Girls’ Brigade Queen’s Award led to a deeper faith.
Honour for elder campaigner
Thomas Baldwin reports on the Glasgow Times Scotswoman of the Year award.
QUEEN’S AWARD FOR CARE VAN
The Care Van, which serves people experiencing homelessness
HARPISTS COMMEMORATE TRAGEDY
Two Welsh harpists, Rhiain Bebb and Huw Roberts,
LONG SERVICE
The Rev James Boag presented long service awards
SERVICE AND REFUGEE BAPTISMS
On Trinity Sunday Border Kirk, Carlisle recognised the
OVER 1000 YEARS CELEBRATED
On Sunday June 5, Galston Parish Church in
FORRES LONG SERVICE
Long service certificates were presented to three Elders
CELEBRATION OF SERVICE
Stranraer Parish Church held a ‘celebration of service’
Platinum Jubilee celebrations
The Rev Ian Hamilton and his wife Margaret
Pleasing God
In the first of a new series, the Very Rev Dr Martin Fair considers the message of the letter to the Colossians.
REVIEWS
THE POWER OF RECONCILIATION Written by Justin Welby
Inclusion matters
The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers reflects on the importance of welcome and inclusiveness.