Life and Work December 2024 Articles
Emmanuel-God is with us
As the UK pauses for Christmas celebrations, Jackie Macadam and Thomas Baldwin learn more about celebrations in the midst of conflict or danger.
Prayer
From within the ancient longing May we hear
The Big Picture
Lake Ontario, Canada, Bill Stevenson Autumn, Allan H
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Church Tribute
Towie Church in Aberdeenshire closed in October 2024
Letter from the Holy Land
The Rev Dr Stewart Gillan emphasises the need to keep the light shining ‘piercing the darkness together’.
Our presbyteries
Thomas Baldwin finds a team ready to ‘make a difference’ in the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale.
‘The Christ story matters’
Lynne McNeil learns why Christingle services have grown in popularity.
‘This is the time to act’
As World AIDS Day approaches on December 1, Carol Finlay highlights the need for vigilance and reflects on work in Malawi.
A ‘trusted friend’
Walter Scott and Anira Phipon Lepcha reflect on the life of a woman missionary and her legacy in the Eastern Indian Himalayas.
‘We are not alone’
Daniel Mvula, a member of the Malawian Men’s Guild reflects on a visit to Scotland with Jackie Macadam.
Pause for a moment
The Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson encourages readers to stop and look with new eyes at the nativity story.
Sharing the story
The Rev Ruth Kennedy considers how the ‘heartbeat of Christmas’ can be passed on.
‘A new sense of purpose’
The Rev Scott Rennie highlights the importance of partnership and community in creating sustainable church buildings.
‘A gift to the church’
The Very Rev Dr Martin Fair offers a
My church
Connie Anderson, treasurer at Duror Church, North Argyll highlights the new ‘adventure’ of the congregation as it continues to serve local communities.
Anniversary
Lenzie Old Parish Church recently celebrated its 150th
Pet blessing
As part of the Season of Creation, Largo
New members
Kirkliston Parish Church in West Lothian welcomed seven
Honoured for youth work
Alice Waite, an elder at Flemington Hallside Church
Long service
Thirteen elders have been awarded certificates of Long
Great Grandmother’s 100-mile challenge
An 80-year-old Church elder completed a 100-mile walking
Caring Christmas trees
Bethany Christian Trust is again asking tree shoppers
A new place
The Rev Richard Baxter considers the messages of Luke 1:5 to 2:20 and Matthew 1:18-25 and the example of Gabriel in the nativity story.
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