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LETTERS

What strokes of genius for Jackie Macadam to find out

The Big Question

This month’s question is: ‘Have you ever attended a communion involving children?’

The cruellest month

Ron Ferguson reflects on the gift of April.

No short cuts

In his last column, the Rt Rev Colin Sinclair explains why Jesus is still worth following.

Seeing is believing

The Very Rev Dr Derek Browning reflects on the place of doubt – and love – in the Easter story.

Children and Communion

Jackie Macadam looks at the experience of churches actively involving children in communion services.

From D’oyly Carte to Dunfermline

Jackie Macadam meets opera singer and elder Frances McCafferty.

The Big Picture

Digital photographs only should be sent to magazine@lifeandwork.org

An elegant and commanding presence

John R Hume traces the history of a suburban church in Aberdeen.

Scotland 2020

In the second part of our series considering the changing face of Scotland since the millennium, Thomas Baldwin looks at the Church of Scotland and art.

Building on people’s needs

The Rev Martin Johnstone reflects on ‘life at the edge’ following a visit to India.

God and money

Alan Boyd, a young elder and stewardship convener, shares his faith journey and highlights the importance of giving to the Church.

CrossReach leader condemns attitudes to children in care

Thomas Baldwin reports on criticism of community and local authority attitudes to children in care.

Edinburgh church celebrates landmark milestone

Thomas Baldwin reports on the 400th anniversary of Edinburgh: Greyfriars and a series of special events to mark the milestone.

Nurturing Communities\

The Rev Dr Martin Fair highlights Paul’s fears – and his relief – about the fledging Christian community in Thessalonica.

REVIEWS

Written by: Ruth Valerio

A Celtic pilgrimage

Gemma King describes her walk on the Columba Experience, a pilgrimage for those aged 18 to 25.

Under par

The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers reflects on the importance of good mental health.