Life and Work November 2023 Articles
Welcome
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Importance of stained glass
A Pope, a Cardinal and two or three
‘God Within’ Response
Richard Frazer in his article ‘God Within’ (Life
Eric Liddell’s ‘Chemistry Book’
Eric Liddell is well known as an international
What Does God Do?
Einstein, so the story goes, gave a lecture.
Brora Plea
In the five weeks since finishing university in
‘A privilege to follow God’s call’
In the month of Remembrance, Jackie Macadam offers an insight into the lives of chaplains serving with the armed forces
Prayer
‘Do this in remembrance of me’, you asked
‘We are called to remember’
The Moderator highlights the importance of Remembrance – and remembering.
A live digital worshipping presence
The Very Rev Albert Bogle highlights the importance of embracing a long-term digital mission tool.
Guild needs to change says outgoing convener
Lynne McNeil reports from the Annual Gathering of the Church of Scotland Guild.
New minister for Sanctuary First
Lynne McNeil reports on the change of leadership at the Church of Scotland’s online worshipping community.
A deeper understanding
The Rev Giles Dove reflects on his experience of working in the Presbytery of Fife as an Episcopalian priest.
‘Life is still good’
The Very Rev Dr James Simpson candidly reflects on the challenges of ageing.
The back of the room
The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone explains why good leadership is delighting in the gifts of others.
Belonging and believing
The Rev Roddy Hamilton considers the place of welcome in worship.
Modernising and simplifying our governance, structure and processes.
At General Assembly 2023 three particular focus areas
Scottish Workplace Chaplaincy
Listening. Serving. Supporting
‘A spiritually fulfilling experience’
Lewis Park reflects on the power of a summer mission trip to Ardnamurchan.
My church
Renita Boyle reflects on the gifts and resourcefulness of Wigtown Parish Church.
Advertising Jesus
Rob Rawson highlights the importance of stepping out of comfort zones.
MAJESTY
Reflections on the Life of Christ with Queen
THE POWER OF IDEAS
Words of Faith and Wisdom Written by:
Cryptic Crossword November 2023
Across 1 Music from southern side of
Bible Quiz November 2023
1. In 2 Kings, where did Ben-Hadad,
Codeword November 2023
To solve a Codeword each of the numbers represent different letters. To help you get started, some letters are given.
Sudoku November 2023
To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and column must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
Summer mission
Milton of Campsie Church held a summer mission
Closing worship
A congregation of well over 100, including several
Special award
The leaders of a Dunfermline church’s outreach project
Fundraising success
A North Lanarkshire church raised over £1000 in
Service in memory of minister’s wife
The former Principal Clerk of the General Assembly,
Walking the parish
On September 3 the Aberdeenshire congregations of Blairdaff/
Free ‘RME days’ offered
The team behind the Must Know Bible Stories
Fundraising award for CrossReach
The Church of Scotland’s social care provider has
New Highland church opened
A brand new church at the heart of
Advent resources raise money for HIV programme
A new biblical resource for Advent aims to
Minister’s new ecumenical Rome role
A minister has been appointed to strengthen the
LWF delegates’ Auschwitz visit
On the third day of the Lutheran World
Study highlights climate impact on children
A new study published in the journals “The
View from the pulpit
The Rev Scott J Brown reflects on the value of rural ministry.
Whispering and proclaiming
Ruth Harvey considers the messages of Matthew, chapter 10.
‘A place for all’
The Rev Dr Richard Frazer reflects on the roots of the Church in looking forward to the future.
Encountering history
Lynne McNeil considers how the month of Remembrance can be brought to life for visitors to northern Europe.
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
DEATHS Rev James Charles Gregory formerly Hamilton: