Life and Work October 2022 Articles
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PRAYER
Lord of time, Who holds in hands etched
LETTERS
‘Ca’ canny’ on change I was heartened to
The Big Question
This month’s question is: ‘Does your church have any special harvest thanksgiving traditions?’
The legacy of slavery
As World Anti-Slavery Day approaches this month, Jackie Macadam considers the action being taken by the Church of Scotland in reflecting back and looking forward.
‘I was given this priceless gift’
Thomas Baldwin meets songwriter and worship leader Steph Macleod and learns more about his struggle with addiction and recovery and the importance of faith.
A Dundee landmark
John R Hume explores the roots and history of ‘one of the finest’ 18 th century church buildings in Scotland.
The Big Picture
Common Snipe by Ted Logan Lundin
FAITH IN ACTION
The tenth in a series of features which will offer updates from the Faith Action Programme.
How will you build community this week?
Thomas Govaers highlights the importance of connection in building communities.
The heritage of Chogoria
Alison Wilkinson reflects on the history and mission of Chogoria Hospital in Kenya.
The Garden and the Gardener
I stand and watch the evening come –
PAKISTAN APPEAL
Urgent appeals have been made for help for
KIRK MUSICIAN’S SONG CHOSEN FOR WCC ASSEMBLY
A young Church of Scotland musician has been
UKRAINIAN BISHOP THANKS CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
The bishop for the Ukrainian Catholic community in
HALF A CENTURY
The Rev Val Ott presented Gordon Hunter with
WASTEWATCHERS
Around 150 children and young people attended the
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
The Guild of New Abbey Church, in Dumfries
SPECIAL ANNIVERSARIES
Beith Parish Church in North Ayrshire marked some
CHERISHED CLOTHES
The congregations of Abbey Church, North Berwick, and
COMMUNITY MURAL
A community mural project has been completed on
Eating, singing and laughing together
Thomas Baldwin reports on the work of a hub hosted by a Renfrewshire church supporting people fleeing the Russian-Ukrainian war.
A new set of clothing
In the continuing journey through the book of Colossians, the Very Rev Dr Martin Fair urges readers to wear the qualities of Christ.
REVIEWS
CHOOSING JOY: A MEMOIR OF SPIRITUAL TRAUMA SURVIVED
CROSSWORDS
October 2022 Crossword – Compiled by Jeannie Hollands
The nuts and bolts of faith
The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers reflects on the importance of ritual in keeping faith alive.