Life and Work November 2024 Articles
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Railway Mission memories
In the June edition of Life and Work,
Shroud answers
Jesus said to Doubting Thomas, “Because you have
Diaconate comment
The Diaconate of the Church welcome the changing
Helping the hungry
It cannot be by coincidence that September’s Life
Worship Survey
The University of St Andrews Music Centre in
Islands under occupation
In the month of Remembrance, Jackie Macadam learns
Prayer
Lord God, at this time of national remembrance,
The Big Picture
St Clement’s, Rodil, Harris, John Crichton Clouds looming
Our presbyteries
Thomas Baldwin learns about the newest presbytery of the Church of Scotland, covering 40 per cent of Scotland’s land mass.
‘We are ordinary people doing extraordinary things’
Lynne McNeil reports from this year’s annual Gathering of the Church of Scotland Guild, which took place in Edinburgh in September.
Dealing with bullying behaviour ‘lies with all of us’
As anti-bullying week takes place this month, Jackie Macadam learns more about the work of Place for Hope.
Walking the Camino
Anne Edwards describes the experience and lessons of a Santiago de Compostella pilgrim.
‘No room for comfort and joy’
Val Brown, Head of Christian Aid Scotland, explains the message behind Christian Aid’s Christmas Appeal.
‘We must always remember’
The Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson highlights the importance of the lessons of the past for the future.
Care for buildings
The Rev Scott Rennie offers some tips on seasonal care for buildings.
BB and Rotary team up to end polio
AS children and young people returned to their
Faith and constitution
Thomas Baldwin reports on new research marking the 10 th anniversary of the Scottish independence referendum.
New ways of worshipping
The Rev Roddy Hamilton considers worship out with Sunday morning services.
‘God’s call to us remains unchanged’
The Rev David Cameron reflects on the message of hope to be taken to the ‘mission field on our doorstep’.
Nurturing faith
Joe Liddall looks back on his experience as a summer intern at an Edinburgh church.
Listening matters
Kenny Roger emphasises the importance of finding truth and praying for peace in the Middle East.
Ancient paths in faith and hope
The Rev Ruth Kennedy explains how digital ministry continues to walk ancient paths.
Special milestone
Newport-on-Tay Church in north east Fife celebrated a
Arts festival
Largo Arts Week is an annual community arts
Teddy Bears’ picnic
Faifley, Duntocher afternoon Guild held a Teddy Bears’
New Elders
Seven new Elders were ordained at St Andrew’s
Former Tearfund leader to head Evangelical Alliance Scotland
The former head of Tearfund Scotland has been
New minister to develop pioneer ministry to autistic community
A man with a passion for sharing the
Real Advent Calendar
The makers of the Real Advent Calendar have
Church recognises ‘diversity of opinion’ on assisted dying
The Church of Scotland has stated that it
Laundry ministry
The local laundromat was Linda’s chapel. It was
Church role in land restoration
From September 1-3, the “Restoring the Land, Protecting
‘Everyone is blessed’
In his continuing series focussing on people on the move, the Rev Richard Baxter considers the story of Elijah in 1 Kings 17:8-24
My church
Gillian McLean, an elder in Corby, Northamptonshire, describes the challenge of change.
OH ALL RIGHT THEN
Stories from a Varied Ministry Written by:
ENDURING WISDOM
Words of Hope and Inspiration by Her Majesty
THE GOD STORY
Encountering unfailing love in the unfolding narrative of
Listen for the spirit
The Rev Dr Richard Frazer reflects on the unexpected quality of the Spirit.
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 General
Cryptic Crossword November 2024
Across 1 Same look in for Herodias’
Prize Draw
A £15 book token will be awarded to
Quick Crossword November 2024
Across 1 Able to be seen
Ministries
DEATHS Rev A Gordon Reid formerly Dunfermline:
Eldership
Crossford: Ordained: Janice Clelland, Tom Clelland, Peter
Long service
Deer Parish Church: Louis Cruickshank (36), Elizabeth