Welsh formula

Welcome

Follow the Editor on Twitter @LifeWorkEditor “ The

Who looks after ministers?

With all the changes that are taking place

Confidence in Scripture

Rev Hellier (Life & Work, December 2022) seems

‘Pure joy’

The youth article in the March issue of

Under stress on the cross

Thomas Baldwin considers the mental health implications of the Easter story.

Prayer

He was God’s Chosen One Our Volunteer Our

The Big Picture

Red Squirrel on Tresco, Isles of Scilly by

Joy and worship

In the fourth part of our series focussing on Intergenerational Church, Suzi Farrant and Darren Philip focus on core church activities.

‘The light is still shining in the darkness’

Lynne McNeil learns more about the Rev Fiona Smith’s first 12 months as Principal Clerk to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

God’s rescue plan

The Rt Rev Dr Iain Greenshields reflects on the meaning of Easter.

The potential to go viral

The Very Rev Albert Bogle highlights the strengths of the social media app TikTok in a digital strategy.

Saying sorry

The Very Rev Dr Martin Johnstone explains why authentic apology matters.

Keeping in tune

John L Bell reflects on the history of singing during worship in the Church of Scotland.

A journey of discovery

The Mission Development Team of the Church of Scotland highlights the importance of helping to build followers of Jesus.

Stepping forward in faith to a new era of evangelism

The core calling of the Church is to follow Jesus Christ as Lord, to share in the mission of Christ.

FAITH IN ACTION

A series of features which offer updates from the Faith Action Programme.

My church

Helen Stuart describes the 21st century journey of Killermont Parish Church in Bearsden.

A lasting impact

Emma Carmichael, a Young Adult Volunteer from the USA describes the value and impact of her work in Dundee.

Cryptic Crossword April 2023

This month’s crossword is sponsored by: TUNNOCK’S A

Bible Quiz April 2023

1 How many provinces did Xerxes’s Queen rule

Codeword April 2023

To solve a Codeword each of the numbers

Sudoku April 2023

To solve Sudoku, each 3x3 box, row and

Peace ‘within reach’ after South Sudan pilgrimage, says Moderator

The President and the Vice Presidents of South

Kiltwalk

The Moderator of the General Assembly, the Rt

Easter play returns to Edinburgh

This year’s Edinburgh Easter Play will be a

Sale patron

The poet, novelist and editor James Robertson has

900th anniversary

One of the oldest standing churches in Scotland

Messy church for pets

St Ninian’s Parish Church, Corstorphine, in Edinburgh held

Moderator joins bicentenary celebrations

The congregation of Port Glasgow New Parish Church

Long service

Four elders at St Serf’s Lochgelly & Benarty,

40 years at the organ

Lenzie Old Parish Church in Glasgow celebrated Jane

Restored bell rings again

Lochend and New Abbey Church commemorated the Platinum

Calls for prayer and support for Syria and Turkey

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the

View from the pulpit

The Rev Scott S McKenna explains why he prefers a table to a pulpit.

Easter plans

Lynne McNeil considers some of the attractions of Scotland’s cities over Easter.

Partners together

Ruth Harvey explains why language matters.

A handy reference guide to contacts within the Church of Scotland at 121 George Street, CrossReach and presbyteries.

121 George Street contact: 0131 225 5722

Entertaining angels

The Rev Dr Richard Frazer explains how Christ can come to us in the guise of strangers.

Ministries

DEATHS Rev George Grant Scott, formerly Dundee:

Eldership

Dumfries Northwest: Ordained: Sue Grieve, Brian Keachie and

Long service

Airdrie Jackson: Ann Alexander (30), David Alexander (30),