Life and Work June 2025 Articles
The Big Picture
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The Big Picture
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Reader Thanks
Spending almost six months in hospital, as I’ve
Prayer Thanks
Just about to have the Paschal Lamb for
Luss plea
Our church building at Luss was we understand
Letter box thoughts
I always enjoy the start of the ‘new’
Prayer
Spirit of God, Come to us as gentle
Building relationships
The Rev Roddy Hamilton reflects on the invitation to communion.
Vital volunteers
In the month of Volunteers’ Week, Jackie Macadam examines how thousands of people give their team each week to help the Church of Scotland.
‘I still feel very blessed to have survived’
The Lord High Commissioner to this year’s General Assembly of the Church of Scotland tells Jackie Macadam how the Polmont rail crash helped shape her life.
‘A weight of responsibility’
Jackie Macadam meets the recently-elected Edinburgh MP Dr Scott Arthur and learns of his passion for supporting local charities as he offers an insight into his faith.
‘God has guided my journey’
Carol Finlay offers a snapshot of her 36-year path with the Church of Scotland.
Pillars of faith
As the city of Glasgow celebrates its 850th anniversary, Dr Andrew G Ralston, an elder at Glasgow Cathedral, describes an innovative way of engaging with the tens of thousands of tourists who visit the city’s oldest building.
Memories of Pope Francis
The late Pope Francis engaged with many Moderators of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland on a number of occasions. Following his death in April, hours after delivering the traditional Easter Sunday message, four former Moderators reflected on their experience.
Palestinian perspectives
Thomas Baldwin offers first hand accounts from Gaza and Lebanon from Christian Aid partners in the region.
Milestone for Edinburgh Easter Play
THE annual Easter Play in Edinburgh marked a major milestone in April with its latest production – Behold the Man.
General Assembly 2025
Thomas Baldwin casts an eye over some of the reports to this year’s General Assembly.
My church
Irene Munro, Session Clerk at Newton Mearns Parish Church, explains why it is ‘a huge privilege’ to be part of the church family.
Sending the light
The Rev Ruth Kennedy introduces the insights of Christine Colliar, who is working with the Church’s digital ministry team.
A day in the life
The Reverend Michael J Mair, chaplain to the UK Oil and Gas industry, offers an insight into a typical day.
A revival of grace
In the final part of the series focussing on the Church of Scotland’s work in Priority Areas, Neill Shaw reflects on the importance of work in some of Scotland’s poorest areas.
PANCAKE SUPPER
Duns Parish Church in the Borders celebrated Shrove
STAMP APPEAL
Fife Eden Tay Church of Scotland has been
PARLIAMENTARY RECOGNITION
A recently-retired minister has been recognised in the
ECO AWARD
Kilbarchan Church in Renfrewshire has received a silver
SHINING A LIGHT
Ibrox Parish Church held a soup and sandwich
TWO-A-PENNY
Churches Together at Milton of Campsie had fun
A FAMILY AFFAIR
On Sunday March 30, the Rev Sheila Craggs
INDUCTION
The Presbytery of Perth recently held a service
LONG SERVICE
Five elders at Stewarton John Knox Church have
Global church remembers Pope Francis
Leaders of church organisations across the world joined
Indonesian churches mark anniversary
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary the
Korean churches welcome impeachment
The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK)
Bells ring out for democracy
Church bells across America rang on Friday April
Pope Francis tributes
Scottish church leaders have paid tribute to Pope
Credit Union milestone
A groundbreaking Christian credit union co-founded by the
Call for ‘bold and ambitious’ poverty strategy
Faith leaders from across the country joined forces
Sacred arts festival
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams,
Dogmatics conference
Prominent Scottish and international theologians are to speak
Outsider status
In the continuing series looking at the underrated figures of the Bible, the Rev Richard Baxter this month looks at the woman at the well as described in John 4:1-42.
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REVIEWS
UNMAKING MARY Written by: Chine McDonald Published by:
Sauntering the earth
The Rev Richard Frazer explains why nature reminds us of the glory of God.
MINISTRIES
DEATHS Rev James E Powrie formerly Dundee:
ELDERSHIP
Eaglesham: Ordained: Eric Albeitner Perth: Kinnoull: Admitted: Paul
Long Service
Eaglesham: Mary Robertson (34) and Craig Wishart (34)
The Selfish Choice
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