Life and Work February 2024 Articles
Welcome
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Obituary appreciation
I write in appreciation of the Rev Mary
Message of Hope
Cartoon: Bill McArthur I am a prisoner
Power of Healing
I recently stood at the graveside of a
Livingstone Centre Praise
Following the letter in the November issue, we
Negative response
The letter by the Rev Alistair Jessamine (
A missional tool?
As Facebook celebrates its 20th anniversary, Jackie Macadam considers the Church’s experience of social media.
Prayer
Almighty God, We may not see the days
The Big Picture
Raindrops on rose, Iain D Forrest Waterbuck Kruger
Our presbyteries
Thomas Baldwin learns more about the new presbytery of Perth.
Steps to make your Church Greener: follow the Pathway to Net Zero.
In this month’s update, Clare Flenley, Public Life and Social Justice Programme Officer within the Faith Action team, outlines the importance of Net Zero.
View from the pulpit
The Rev Justin Taylor describes how the Church of Scotland in Guernsey is discovering ‘our God-given voice’.
Journey with love
The Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton reflects on Lent and Valentine’s Day.
A positive irritation
The Rev Ruth Kennedy says that, despite the downsides, social media can be a valuable tool for churches.
‘Here I am’
The Very Rev Dr Martin Fair reflects on the call to ministry.
What’s in a name?
Darren Philip shares the thoughts of the National Stewardship Team on the relevance and riches of stewardship.
‘Diversity is God’s doing’
The Rev Roddy Hamilton highlights the importance of the inclusion of different learning styles in worship.
Values really matter
Jackie Macadam meets Ed Stourton, presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Sunday programme and learns how faith his shaped his life and of the challenges of living with cancer.
Jordan and faith
Three teenagers and two youth leaders from Strath and Sleat Church in Skye report on a trip to Jordan to attend in youth conference last autumn
Different perspectives
The Rev David Cameron calls on the church
‘We are all in it together’
The Rev Dr Richard Frazer reflects on charity and the Church of Scotland’s new growth fund.
My church
Fiona Spooner, a Development Worker with the Boys’ Brigade and member of Neilston Parish Church, explains why the church is a vital part of the local community.
Cryptic Crossword February 2024
Across 1 Support the other child first, an
Codeword February 2024
To solve a Codeword each of the numbers represent different letters. To help you get started, some letters are given.
Sudoku February 2024
To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and column must contain the numbers 1 to 9.
Special guest
Govan & Linthouse Parish Church celebrated the 150th
150th anniversary
Bellshill Central Parish Church celebrated its 150th anniversary
Beach wedding
Andrew and Sarah Pettett are pictured with the
Long service
Neil Sutherland of Elgin High Church was presented
Ten new members
On November 19 Sandyford Henderson Memorial Church in
Half a village
Around 500 people, equal to half the population
Farewell to minister
New Wellwynd Parish Church, Airdrie, said a fond
New elders
Maurice Cunningham was ordained into the eldership of
Service of remembrance and hope
Carnoustie and Panbride Church held its annual Service
First Minister praises faith communities
The First Minister of Scotland, Humza Yousaf, has
Artist left ‘speechless’ by Pope gift
A Scottish artist, whose work was presented to
Eric Liddell’s missionary legacy explored
Legendary athlete Eric Liddell’s work as a Christian
Churches criticise Autumn statement
Churches and Christian anti-poverty campaigners have warned that
Faith organisations’ ‘vital’ climate role
Faith organisations will play a vital role in
Taizé community’s new prior
An English Anglican has been named the new
WCRC appoints interim general secretary
Setri Nyomi is returning to the World Communion
GODFORSAKEN
The Cross – The Greatest Hope of All
FORGIVE
Why Should I and How Can I Written
QUIET TIMES WITH GOD DEVOTIONAL
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Living by faith
In the second part of his series on Joseph, the Very Rev Colin Sinclair considers Genesis 37:12-36 and the day Joseph’s life changed forever.
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
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