From The Editor

This month marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther

PRAYER

Lord of Creation, there is so much for which we are

POEM

Light is only in the field sometimes – often it is

A Living Church

In the first of a three-part series, the Very Rev Dr John Chalmers explains why the Church of Scotland needs to reform to meet the challenges of secularism.

LETTERS

In the August issue of Life and Work which I received

The Big Question

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Commitment not flattery

Ron Ferguson explains why bargaining with God will not work.

The abundance of God’s earth.

The Rt Rev Dr Derek Browning reflects on the gifts of Harvest.

From abandoned baby to Damehood

Jackie Macadam learns about the life of author and charity worker Katharine Liston.

Scotland’s Reformation Town

Ian Bradley describes how the UK’s only ‘City of Reformation’ will be marking Reformation Day on October 31.

New Charge Developments – where are they now?

Back in the early days of the millennium the Church of Scotland established the concept of ‘New Charge Development’ churches. Thomas Baldwin considers their journey – and successes.

Christian Aid appeal to congregations over crop uncertainty

Lynne McNeil reports on Christian Aid’s harvest message.

‘Christianity has to do with love’

Sandy Forsyth considers the impact of the mission and ministry of the Rev Tom Allan – the subject of a new book focussing on the minister and his peers.

The Big Picture

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A focal point for the community

John R Hume offers insights into the fascinating history of a church in a Highland town.

Church welcomes funeral poverty action plan

Thomas Baldwin reports on the Church of Scotland response to government action on poverty caused by funeral costs.

MINISTRIES MAGAZINE LAUNCHED

A new magazine aimed at connecting, encouraging and

ARMED FORCES COVENANT SIGNED

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church

GLASGOW CATHEDRAL MINISTER RETIRES

The congregation of Glasgow Cathedral said a fond farewell

CALENDAR FUNDRAISER

The Guild of Portpatrick Parish Church has produced

SIX CENTURIES OF SERVICE RECOGNISED

More than 600 years of service in Wigtownshire was

SUNDAE SUNDAY

To mark the end of the school holidays and the restart

LONG SERVICE HONOUR

Ian White, Greenlaw received a Certificate for Long

CONGREGATIONAL TRADITION

Libberton and Quothquan Church, in the Presbytery of

A gifted leader, a willing servant and a lovely man

Thomas Baldwin celebrates the long life and ministry of an Aberdeenshire man.

Journeying with God

The Rev Richard Baxter explains why decisions made on a journey also impact on others.

REVIEWS

What does ‘home’ mean to you? Is it where you were

CROSSWORD

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A cathedral in time

The Rev Lezley Stewart urges readers to look for sacred space in their lives.