Life and Work October 2023 Articles
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LETTERS
Another Way? Two letters in August’s Life and
Tax and justice
Thomas Baldwin reflects on a milestone anniversary for the taxation system and explores the relationship of faith, money and justice.
The Big Picture
Blairgowrie, Mornington Peninsula, Melbourne, Robert W Fisher
A Call Towards Ministry
A Call for All
Prayer
In this season of change as days shorten
‘A world where everyone has enough’
The Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton makes a rallying call for justice for the poorest in society.
A new road map The
The Very Rev Albert Bogle highlights the importance of online safe spaces.
A living language
Jackie Macadam explores how the Church of Scotland is keeping Gaelic alive in worship.
‘Words need translation, love does not’
Lynne McNeil reports on a pioneering Scripture Union camp led by a former Moderator and his wife, which reached out to Ukrainian families seeking refuge in Scotland.
Making ends meet
Jackie Macadam learns about the work of Community Pantries in local churches.
‘As a witness, it’s traumatic’
In the wake of more migrant deaths in the Mediterranean, Jackie Macadam speaks to church volunteers working with refugees arriving in Italy.
Future consequences
The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone reflects on the importance of prophetic leadership.
Sermon questions
The Rev Roddy Hamilton considers the role of the sermon in worship.
‘What sort of church do we want to be in the future?’
The Church of Scotland is one of Scotland’s
Feeling closer to God
Matthew Wallace, of New Laigh Kirk in Kilmarnock, describes finding his purpose in Church.
My church
Lyn Ross, Session Clerk at Carnoustie Panbride Church, highlights the breadth of the congregation’s work in the parish.
Prayer in God’s mission
Lesley Hamilton-Messer explains why prayer is not just for worship.
Hold On, Let Go – How to Find Your Life
Published by: Wild Goose Publications Written by: Malcolm
Being An Intergenerational Church
Practices to Bring the Generations Back Together
Cryptic Crossword October 2023
Compiled by Peter Chamberlain Across 1 Temptress
Bible Quiz October 2023
1. Which lake was Jesus standing by
Codeword October 2023
To solve a Codeword each of the numbers
Sudoku October 2023
To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and
Student visit
Students from the Prince’s Foundation Summer School visited
School clothing bank
More than 1,800 items of donated school clothing
New organ
Freuchie Parish Church in Fife celebrated the arrival
Hundreds of years
Hundreds of years of service by elders and
Calendar
The Church of Scotland Guild in Portpatrick, Wigtownshire,
Poppy falls
The ladies of Baillieston St Andrews Church knitted
60 Years
An organist from Kirkcaldy has been presented with
Church of Scotland Learning launched
The Church of Scotland has launched a new
Faith and constitution project launches this month
A research project studying the role of faith
Donation ‘changes lives’ in Nepal
A donation from a Renfrewshire church has been
Book sale raises £80,000
The 2023 Christian Aid Week sale at St
Pakistan church burnings
Church leaders in Pakistan are calling for international
Christians denied access to Mount Tabor
After thousands of Orthodox Christians were denied access
View from the pulpit
The Rev Rosie Frew highlights the influence of pilgrimage and walking outdoors on mission.
The mystery of salvation
Ruth Harvey reflects on the meaning of fullness of life for all.
A community resource
The Rev Dr Richard Frazer explains how churches can ‘mirror the Realm of Christ’ in communities.
Blessing pets
Jackie Macadam reflects on the importance of pets and animals in Church.
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
Ministries
Compiled by Faith Nurture DEATHS Rev Sydney Edwin
Eldership
Colinton: Sheila Beattie (30), Catriona Clarke (30),