Life and Work December 2023 Articles
Welcome
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‘Different Approach’
I am sure that there were many, not
Ministers needed
Andrew Nisbet and Sue Thornley’s joint letter (‘Another
Future of organs
Scotland has some of the finest 19th century
Spirit has ‘right to roam’
In contesting Richard Frazer’s suggestions about Jesus’ words
‘Oddly political’ comment
Since reading Life and Work in September, the
Struggle plea
I have been prompted to write following on
Centre praise
The David Livingstone Centre Blantyre has been completely
Reaching out at Christmas
Jackie Macadam learns how churches and charities are engaging with communities this Christmas.
‘We must care for the vulnerable’
As World AIDS Day approaches on December 1, Gracia Quiroga highlights the importance of support and ongoing campaigning from churches for those living with HIV and AIDS.
‘Nothing is impossible with God’
The Moderator urges readers to ‘listen for the spirit’ during Advent.
“Heavenly minded and earthly good”
In the last part of his series, the Rev Dr Martin Johnstone reflects on the complexity of leadership in uncertain times.
A labyrinth journey
The Very Rev Albert Bogle reflects on the power of journey.
Letter from the Holy Land
In the season of Advent, the Rev Muriel Pearson reflects on the message of the birth of the Prince of Peace.
Time to pause
The Rev Roddy Hamilton urges readers to find space to consider every aspect of the Advent story anew.
‘A beacon of hope’
The Rev David Cameron urges the Church of Scotland to celebrate its identity in the season of Advent.
Giving people hope this Christmas
In the last of a special series focussing on mission, Lesley Hamilton-Messer considers the importance of sharing faith.
Sharing ‘the fragrance of His love’
A young member of the Kirkliston Parish Church family near Edinburgh reflects on his faith journey.
My church
David W McFie, a member at St Kane’s Church, New Deer, in northeast Scotland, explains why change does not diminish faith.
DECK THE HALL
The stories of our Favourite Christmas Carols Published
BREATHERS OF AN AMPLER DAY
Victorian Views of Heaven Written by: Ian Bradley
SUNDAY
A History of Religious Affairs through 50 Years
Cryptic Crossword December 2023
Across 1 It can be faced with unpleasant
Prize Draw
A £20 book token will be awarded to
Bible Quiz December 2023
1. From Matthew, what was the value of
Codeword December 2023
Sudoku December 2023
To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and
Anniversary
Largo Parish Church in Fife concluded its 400th
Back to school with God
The Back to School with God service has
Big sing
A ‘Big Sing’ at East Mainland Church, Orkney,
Long service
Over 400 years of service at Monifieth Parish
Session Clerk celebrated
One of the churches now in the United
MODERATOR-DESIGNATE ANNOUNCED
A Lanarkshire parish minister has been announced as
CALLS FOR PEACE IN HOLY LAND
The Church of Scotland has joined other churches
CHRISTIAN AID FESTIVE CAMPAIGN
Christian Aid’s Christmas campaign for 2023 is focused
Kenya churches prepare for extreme rain
Kenyan churches were preparing their communities for extreme
Churches’ financial architecture call
In a letter to the United Nations General
Worshippers flogged at gunpoint
The Christian persecution charity, Open Doors, is warning
View from the pulpit
The Rev Peter Johnston reflects on the journey to team ministry at Devana Parish Church in Aberdeen.
The art of peace building
In the final part of her series, Ruth Harvey reflects on the place of ‘voicewalkers’.
‘Christian faith is rooted in the physical’
Journeying towards the season of the Incarnation, the Rev Dr Richard Frazer links physical wellbeing to spiritual health.
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