Life and Work July 2025 Articles
Prayer
“Summer suns are glowing over land and sea”
LETTERS
Refocused business The General Assembly Order of Business
The Big Picture
Port Allen, beside the River Tay, John Crichton
REVIEWS
RELIGION IN THE LANDS THAT BECAME AMERICA A
DIRECTORY
A handy reference guide to contacts within the Church of Scotland at 121 George Street, CrossReach and presbyteries.
CROSSWORDS
Welcome
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Celebrating Churches
In our April issue we featured Aberfoyle Parish Church on our cover. As a team we had so many enquiries asking which church had featured that we decided to feature the beauty of some of the Church of Scotland’s own churches.
Assembly 2025
Thomas Baldwin reports on the key decisions made at this year’s General Assembly, which took place in May.
Postcards of Encouragement
The Rev Ruth Kennedy reflects on sharing and building up communities.
A ‘quiet revival’?
The Rev Roddy Hamilton considers the impact of new research on worship.
My church
Professor Ronald L Crawford from Netherlee and Stamperland Parish Church explains why the influences of yesterday remain relevant today and for tomorrow.
EASTER SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS
Easter Sunday has become a traditional day for churches to welcome new members, and this year was no exception.
EASTER FESTIVAL
St Paul’s Church, Milngavie held its second Easter
SRI LANKAN MINISTER
St Andrew’s Scots Kirk in Colombo, Sri Lanka,
LONG SERVICE
Six elders from Dollar Parish Church in Clackmannanshire
VE DAY CELEBRATION
Uphall South Parish Church had three days of
Elder’s wartime records discovered
A folder of Second World War documents that
Former Moderator ‘astounded’ by appeal success
The Moderator of the General Assembly in 2024-5
Farewell to Jackie and Melissa
On April 30 Life and Work said goodbye
A day in the life
The Rev Jane Howitt, chaplain at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, describes a typical day.
Asking for help
The Rev Dr Richard Frazer explains why seeking the assistance of others is a strength during challenging times.
MINISTRIES
DEATHS Rev Magnus J C Williamson formerly
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THE LAW OF WANT
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Golden Charter
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