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Light Night

Thomas Baldwin reports on churches offering an alternative to Halloween.

CROSSWORDS

October 2021 Crossword – Compiled by Jeannie Hollands

The King of Scotland

Thank you for publishing Liam Jerrold Fraser’s introduction to his book Mission in Contemporary Scotland (September edition)

Hymn Debate

The comment by Rev Graham Hellier in the September issue regarding Graham Kendrick’s hymn, The Servant King seems like splitting hairs or semantics.

‘Voice of Prophecy’ Plea

As I read the news, I am increasingly drawn to the purchase of a coat of camel hair and a rope around my middle and reduced to a diet of wild honey!

Registers Notes

We want to correct and explain an error which occurred in the register of ministries in the September edition of this magazine.

Appreciation

I am writing in appreciation of the recent issue of Life and Work (September 2021) which is particularly inspiring and thought-provoking with the articles on the New Guild partners, “Forward in Faith”, Jackie Macadam’s interview with the Parish Nurse Barbara Macfarlane, and the very moving struggles with faith of Jennifer Bisset

The Big Question

This month’s question is: ‘Would people be surprised at the variety (and depth) of work of churches and charities?’

Spiritual sight

The Very Rev Albert Bogle reflects on the story of the healing of Bartimaeus – and the important message for today

Walk the better way

Lord Wallace encourages readers to walk the way of Jesus

God is with us

Jackie Macadam meets the leader of TryTank, the Rev Lorenzo Lebrija

Chocolate, sustainability and homes for children

In the second of a two-part series, Jackie Macadam looks at the three remaining projects which are part of the new threeyear partnership with the Church of Scotland Guild

Moderator says pandemic has unveiled ‘spiritual longing’

Lynne McNeil reports from the first in-person Guild Gathering since 2019 which took place in September in Edinburgh.

The Big Picture

Right photo: The Hermitage, Dunkeld by John Crichton

The Big Picture

Below: The Kelpies, Falkirk by Douglas Moore

Montrose’s ‘most distinguished building’

John R Hume explores the history of Christianity

Ready to go all-out on all-electric?

Electric cars are good for the planet, drive well, and they look great too. Let Newgate help you make the switch.

An ‘amazing and supportive community’

Scott Derrick explains why he came back to Church and highlights some of his local church’s work centring around mental health support

Moderator and charities urge action for Afghan refugees

Thomas Baldwin reports on a united Church and charities call for urgent support for refugees fleeing Afghanistan

CHILD PAYMENT CALL

Lord Jim Wallace, Moderator of the General Assembly

COP26 ENGAGEMENT SUGGESTIONS

Next month, world leaders will gather in Glasgow

GRANTS AVAILABLE

A UK-wide churches trust is appealing for applications

NEW MINISTRY TO VETERINARY COMMUNITY

The Church of Scotland has called its first

NEW JOSEPH RESOURCES

A new all age resource, Joseph and the

BANNER

A banner capturing some of the work of

RETIREMENT

After more than 33 years, the Rev John

101ST BIRTHDAY

Frances McKnight, a member of St Michael’s and

POP-UP SHOP

Elder John Crichton washes up after a successful

ANNIVERSARY ON ANCIENT CHRISTIAN SITE

A rainbow appeared over Rosemarkie Church at 7pm

MINISTER CONDUCT’S MOTHER’S WEDDING

A Church of Scotland minister said it was

‘With love and dignity to anyone in need’

Thomas Baldwin describes how members of the Church of Scotland in Bermuda have distributed nearly 100,000 meals to those hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic

PRAYERS FOR AFGHANISTAN

The World Council of Churches (WCC) and other

NIGERIA ATTACKS

In Nigeria’s northwest state of Kaduna, Christians are

CALL FOR ‘MEANINGFUL’ FLOOD RESPONSE

The World Communion of Reformed Churches called for

The hungry Christ

The Very Rev Dr Derek Browning considers Luke 24:41 and explains why hospitality addresses real needs of hunger and thirst

A once in a lifetime opportunity

The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers reflects on the importance of next month’s climate change conference COP26 in Glasgow