Life and Work March 2024 Articles

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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