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Maria Wilson, Project Co-ordinator, Glasgow Day Opportunities.
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LETTERS
Reading about Alastair Stephens’ recovery in the mortuary
When words fail
Ron Ferguson explains how broken words and music can bring comfort.
’We are not on our own’
The Rt Rev Susan Brown offers a message of hope for 2019.
Reimagining Church
The Very Rev Albert Bogle concludes his review of how the Church might look and operate in future.
Celebrating 150 years of social care
Lynne McNeil looks back at the proud legacy of social care in the Church of Scotland which can be traced back to 1869.
Caring in communities across Scotland
Jackie Macadam ofers a snapshot of just some of the innovative work carried out today by the Church of Scotland’s Social Care Council.
’True enrichment in life’
Jackie Macadam meets Susan MacKenzie, who has offered lifelong service to the Girls’ Brigade.
The Iolaire Centenary Prayer
God of the years, our hope and refuge, we come to you
The loss of Lewis
Thomas Baldwin reports on the centenary commemoration of a post-war disaster in the Western Isles.
The Big Picture
Digital photographs only should be sent to magazine@lifeandwork.org
A remarkable part of Scotland
John R Hume reflects on the history of the Church in a Moray village.
Immortal longings
The Very Rev Dr James Simpson reflects on the hidden God moments.
’It’s even more amazing than I thought’
Thomas Baldwin meets the new Chief Executive of Christian Aid.
Keep the momentum
Catriona Munro, a former Clerk to the National Youth Assembly, relects on the Year of Young People in the first of a new series of columns written by under 30s.
Burns Day prayers
To mark Burns Day on January 25 (the birthday of the poet), the Very Rev Dr Finlay Macdonald o ers prayers of intercession based on poems by Burns.
’Follow me’ theme for next three years
How the church is responding to the call for a radical action plan.
CHURCH AND CHARITIES IN OIL CALL
The Church of Scotland and other faith charities have
APPEAL FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS TO BE ALLOWED TO WORK
The Church of Scotland has welcomed calls to let asylum
THEOLOGY CONFERENCE
‘The Spiritual Nurture of Children’ is the subject
MODERATOR BEMOANS NEED FOR FOODBANKS
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church
NORTHERN PRESBYTERIES IN MERGER PLAN
The Church of Scotland Presbyteries of Shetland and
PARISH NEWS
Dr Iain Galbraith celebrated 60 years as an organist
Conserving a landmark
Thomas Baldwin reports on a boost for a repair project for a Brechin church.
WORLD NEWS
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church
Lest we forget
IN November, Scotland joined the rest of the world in commemorating the centenary of the end of World War One. Churches throughout the country, often joined by other denominations and community groups, created spectacular and poignant poppy displays. This is a selection of the pictures sent in, either to Life and Work or the Church of Scotland’s Facebook page.
REVIEWS
The Royal Wedding Sermon Written by: Bishop Michael
REGISTERS
Rev George D Goldie, formerly of Aberdeen: Greyfriars
CROSSWORDS
16 “__ __ ___ with clouds descending” (Advent 4 down)
Flawed nature
In the month of Burns Day celebrations, the Very Rev Dr John Chalmers considers the Bard’s relationship with the Church.
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