Life and Work September 2023 Articles
Welcome
“ That first Christmas, rediscovering the joy of
LETTERS
Recruitment response Many will share the concern of
‘Scotland was effectively ruined’
Jackie Macadam explores the story of the failed Darien Expedition, a turning point in Scottish history.
Prayer
Based on Matthew 28:16-20 ‘Go.’ Summer subsides
The Big Picture
Puffin on Isle Of Staffa, Ian Watt War
Faith Action Programme
HIGHLIGHTS SEPTEMBER 2023
Challenge Poverty Week
2-8 Oct 2023
PUZZLES
Cryptic Crossword September 2023 Compiled by Peter Chamberlain
REVIEWS
MUSIC IN THE DARK Written by: Sally Magnusson
REGISTERS
Ministries Compiled by Faith Nurture DEATHS Rev John
The power of trust
The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone says one of the most important elements of leadership is trusting others.
Beacons of light
The Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton challenges readers to ‘be church now’.
Letter from the Holy Land
The Rev Dr Stewart Gillan reflects on the hope of presence.
‘One more death is one too many’
John Gibson and Murdo Macdonald offer a Christian understanding of suicide.
The new day
The Rev Ruth Halley offers a reflection on her morning run.
Living our Christian values in our dealings with each other
Back in 1992 a formal Statement of our
‘We must not fear AI’
The Very Rev Albert Bogle says the church needs to be open to the potential and limitations of artificial intelligence.
A costly gift
The Rev Roddy Hamilton says the advantage of a free church is that we can ‘speak anew’ each time we worship.
Mission – probable, or priority?
Rob Rawson highlights the importance of prioritising our resources for mission.
My church
Rosemary Lee describes how she and her late husband found a welcome at Broughty Ferry New Kirk, near Dundee.
Enriched by the glory of God
Amy Tanner, Children and Family worker at New Laigh Kirk, Kilmarnock, describes her faith journey.
Have a crafty Autumn
Thomas Baldwin takes a look at events for lovers of arts and crafts this autumn.
Surprise celebration
The congregation of Kilsyth Anderson held a surprise
Fairtrade celebration
Lenzie Union Parish Church hosted a concert to
Africa day
Barrhead St Andrew’s Parish Church held an Africa
New elders
Pentecost Sunday saw friends and families join
96 years of service
Edenshead Parish Church in Fife celebrated a combined
New members
Croftfoot Parish Church in Glasgow welcomed seven new
Moderator urges embrace of ‘different perspectives’ at Honours of Scotland service
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the
Church welcomes Rwanda ruling
The Church of Scotland has welcomed a court
Trauma focus for Denis Duncan lecture
This year’s Denis Duncan lecture will focus on
Sustainability award for Iona Abbey
The historic Iona Abbey has been recognised at
Peace hopes on South Sudan Independence Day
Church leaders in South Sudan emphasised peace and
Christians arrested in Iran
Iranian state security services carried out a wave
View from the pulpit
The Rev Josh Milton highlights the journey of a newly-united congregation in embracing challenge – and hope for the future.
‘Oddly political’
Ruth Harvey reflects on the need for politics and faith to speak truth to power.
God within
The Rev Dr Richard Frazer considers the ‘subversive freedom of the spirit’.
A handy reference guide to contacts within the Church of Scotland at 121 George Street, CrossReach and presbyteries.
121 George Street contact: 0131 225 5722