POEM

From The Editor

This month marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther

PRAYER

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

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.

Recapturing the spirit of Reformation

The Very Rev Albert Bogle explains why it is important to deal with the results of the ‘cultural tsunami’ that has engulfed the landscape of the Church.

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.

CHURCHES URGED TO REMEMBER DEAD IN STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

Church groups are being invited to take part in a special

MINISTRIES MAGAZINE LAUNCHED

A new magazine aimed at connecting, encouraging and

MINISTER BACKS CALL TO END ‘PERIOD POVERTY’

A Church of Scotland minister has welcomed proposals

NURSES’ SERVICE

Glasgow Cathedral is to hold its annual Holy Communion

ARMED FORCES COVENANT SIGNED

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church

CHURCH SUPPORTS CHILD BENEFIT CAMPAIGN

The Church of Scotland is backing a new campaign urging

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.

WORLD PC(USA) STANDS AGAINST WHITE SUPREMACY

In the wake of the weekend of violence in Charlottesville

INDIAN PERSECUTION RISES

In the first six months of 2017, Indian Christians

BARCELONA ATTACK CONDEMNED

After a van ploughed through a crowd in a popular tourist

KOREA PEACE CALL

The Reconciliation and Reunification Committee of the

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.