Life and Work January 2024 Articles
Welcome
“ God is a constant comforting presence, but
LETTERS
‘We are never alone’ I read the Very
The nuclear debate at 70
Jackie Macadam meets a manse couple who have long campaigned against the nuclear deterrent, and a former nuclear submariner.
A conflicted parish?
The Rev Ewen Gilchrist reflects on life in a parish which included Scotland’s nuclear submarine base.
The Big Picture
Snail in the spotlight, Iain D Forrest Corsehill
Our presbyteries
Thomas Baldwin learns about the presbytery of Lothian and Borders.
We need to be the change we want to see
This month the Faith Action Programme highlights the importance of inspirational leadership and working together.
View from the pulpit
The Rev Jim Reid describes a journey of ecumenical working and a new union in Fife.
Light to the world
The Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton reflects on the powerful message of the season of Epiphany.
Prayer
God of the ancient of days God of
From pulpit to Hollywood blockbuster
Lynne McNeil describes how a minister made a guest appearance in a new Apple TV drama.
Everything is a challenge
Thomas Baldwin meets the leader of a partner church in Myanmar and learns of the large-scale everyday challenges facing people – and the valued support of the Church of Scotland.
‘A real sense of letting go’
Lynsey Graham, pastoral assistant at Inverkip, Skelmorlie and Wemyss Bay Parish Church, describes the impact of a service of loss and renewal.
The meeting place of 2024
The Rev Ruth Kennedy explains why the digital world is the meeting place of today.
Coffee, a chat and a calling
In the first part of a new series, the Very Rev Dr Martin Fair highlights the role of encouragers in the birth of ministries.
Remembrance 2023
A selection of images from churches throughout Scotland as the nation marked Remembrance Sunday.
An encounter with the sacred
The Rev Roddy Hamilton highlights the importance of the ‘language of faith’.
Lightening the load
Dave Kendall explains why 2024 offers an opportunity to change the narrative for the Church of Scotland.
Growing faith through service
Emily Kerrigan, Youth and Children’s Worker at Liberton Kirk in Edinburgh, describes the rewards of Christian service.
REVIEWS
PASTORAL CARE IN PRACTICE An Introduction and
Cryptic Crossword January 2024
Across 1 Reach tailless celestial body (4)
Codeword January 2024
To solve a Codeword each of the numbers represent different letters. To help you get started, some letters are given.
Sudoku January 2024
To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and column must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
PARISH NEWS
New members The churches of Hamilton South and
Moderator and Pope discuss unity, peace and concern for the poor
The Moderator of the General
Song calls for revival
Martin’s Memorial Church in Stornoway has released a
More ceasefire calls
The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee,
UN warning on India anti-conversion laws
United Nations Special Rapporteurs for Freedom of Religion
Families matter
In the first part of a new series looking at the life of Joseph, the Very Rev Colin Sinclair considers Genesis 37:1-11
‘Wisdom for our age’
The Rev Dr Richard Frazer explains why the Church is much more than a membership organisation.
My church
Dot Getliffe DCS reflects on the impact of
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
OBITUARIES
The Very Rev Dr Hugh Wyllie, former
Ministries
DEATHS Rev Robert Rae formerly Edinburgh: Leith