February 2025 Articles - Life & Work Magazine

‘More than we could ever have hoped’

Jackie Macadam learns more about churches offering a regular ‘warm space’ during the depths of winter – and beyond.

The Big Picture

Wester Meathie, near Forfar, John Crichton Seaplane, Loch

Welcome

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Embracing Peace

The current push to curb Global Warming is

Presbytery comment

While a rose by any other name might

Finding Faith at Forty

Reader Kyle Curtis describes his journey to faith within the Church of Scotland.

Prayer

All praise to you Almighty God! God above,

Ministry apprenticeships

The Very Rev Dr Martin Fair outlines a new possibility for learning within the Church of Scotland.

‘You should be very proud’

Thomas Baldwin traces the life of the minister who sowed the seeds of Christian Aid as the charity marks its 80th anniversary.

Stories of ordinary people

Jackie Macadam learns more about a new book by John L Bell.

A legacy of history Jackie Macadam

Jackie Macadam meets the founders of the Balfour Project.

Our presbyteries

In the final part of a series looking at the new presbyteries of the Church of Scotland, Thomas Baldwin considers the Presbytery of Jersualem.

‘Authentic relationships’

In the second part of the series looking at New Worshipping Communities, Thomas Baldwin learns about a market garden in Aberdeenshire and a well-being project in Ayrshire.

Ministers of the future

In the first part of a new series, readers are introduced to candidates for different ministries within the Church of Scotland. We shall follow their journey through training over the next two to three years.

Connection and purpose

Neill Shaw highlights how churches can provide a welcoming home for those experiencing hardship.

Journeying with God

The Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson highlights how journeying with God calls Christians to action.

Love and hope

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer considers how congregational life is more than numbers

Cultivating Generosity

Fiona Penny describes the stewardship work of two congregations in the north east of Scotland and its impact.

Reviving and recentring

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Silent spaces

The Rev Roddy Hamilton considers the power of silence in worship.

‘God’s transformative mission’

Dave Kendall highlights the importance of stewardship and creative income generation in mission.

Hope for the future

The Rev Tommy MacNeil highlights ‘Vivid Vision’, a new resource of hope for the Church of Scotland.

My church

Alan Reedie, an elder with Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline, describes how the church has become family.

250th ANNIVERSARY

Kilwinning Abbey Church celebrated its 250th anniversary on

GARDEN TWINNING

At a recent post service lunch, Tranent Parish

FIRST SERVICE

After many months of preparation and work, the

DAY OF CELEBRATION

The new union of Boarhills, Dunino and Holy

NEW ELDERS

Four new elders were ordained at Gatehouse Parish

First female Lord Advocate named Lord High Commissioner

A trailblazing lawyer has been appointed Lord High

Stamp appeal

The Church of Scotland’s stamp appeal has raised

Parliament wreath

The Church of Scotland presented a special Advent

Church joins tax justice campaign

The Church of Scotland has backed the Tax

Korean churches condemn martial law declaration

The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK)

Churches participate in desertification conference

For the first time, the World Council of

Different images

In the fifth part of his study series focussing on people in new places, the Rev Richard Baxter considers the words of Revelation 21:1-4

REVIEWS

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