Life and Work March 2024 Articles
Welcome
Follow the Editor on X (formerly Twitter) @LifeWorkEditor
Letter Praise
Cartoon: Bill McArthur Just finished reading ‘Letter from
‘Our ultimate freedom’
The Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton explores the powerful message of resurrection and the role and place of women in the Easter story.
Our presbyteries
Thomas Baldwin learns about the work undertaken in the presbytery of Glasgow.
‘Vital in its own way’
Kenny Roger offers an update on the Church of Scotland’s work in Israel/Palestine.
View from the pulpit
The Very Rev Dr Russell Barr describes the shoots of hope found at parish churches in Fife.
Lifesavers at sea
Jackie Macadam considers the milestone 200th anniversary of the RNLI.
Being Mum
Jackie Macadam reflects on the gifts – and challenges – of motherhood as Mothering Sunday approaches this month.
Cathedral celebrations
Thomas Baldwin reports on the milestone anniversaries for two Church of Scotland cathedrals.
Might you be next?
The Very Rev Dr Martin Fair reflects on where people are called to serve.
The power of connection
The Rev Ruth Kennedy highlights the importance of creating and maintaining connections.
Shoots of hope
Lynne McNeil considers the new life witnessed in our parks and gardens with the dawn of Easter.
The Big Picture
Notre Dame Cathedral in Montreal, Canada, Ian Watt
‘My life has been changed’
An overseas student describes how he embraced faith while studying in Glasgow.
My church
Kirsty Thomson highlights the value of the work of Edinburgh: Holy Trinity in her life.
Cryptic Crossword March 2024
Across 1 Mad chap, one working on the
Moderator helps mark anniversary
A programme of events commemorating the 250th anniversary
Guild landmark
One of the oldest Guilds in the Church
Refurbishment complete
An ambitious project to renew Eyemouth Parish Church’s
Long service
Seven elders in Ochiltree Parish Church recently received
Lockdown project becomes book
A casual interest that began as a lockdown
More than 80,000 boxes given to 2023 Blythswood appeal
Blythswood’s 2023 Shoe Box Appeal sent 84,655 gift-filled
Moderator’s big splash for Christian Aid
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the
Bewildering change
The Rev Dr Richard Frazer reflects on the resurrection message for those in the Church of Scotland today.
ECHOES OF CELTIC CHRISTIANITY
A Personal Journey Written by: Timothy M Pitt
THE POWER OF THANK YOU
Discover the Joy of Gratitude Written by: Joyce
EMBODY LENT
In 29 yoga postures Written by: Pauline Steenbergen
STILL CRAZY
Love, laughter and tears from the world of