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The magazine of the Church of Scotland. Available in print or digital from £1.99

07/07/2024

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗖𝗘
Each month the magazine presents, a new prayer, worship, meditation and bible study material alongside features, news and much more.

Subscribe (offers available) or buy a single issue in print or digital and stay connected with the Christian community. https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe

06/07/2024

𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧 - 𝟮𝟬 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.

05/07/2024

Looking Back to 1964, and how the Church helped during a typhoid outbreak in Aberdeen. https://www.lifeandwork.org/features/looking-back-church-helps-in-typhoid-outbreak

04/07/2024

A special anniversary for Irvine Old Parish Church and new elders at Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland and Forfar: All Souls in this week's parish news. https://www.lifeandwork.org/news/news/post/2010-parish-news

03/07/2024

Residents of care homes in Edinburgh will get to experience music and dance from this year's Festival Fringe, thanks to an initiative from Edinburgh Interfaith Association (EIFA) and partners.
https://www.lifeandwork.org/news/news/post/2009-fringe-comes-to-care-homes

02/07/2024

As the war in Gaza continues, Christian Aid has launched a new set of online resources to help people speak more confidently about the situation in the Middle East. https://www.lifeandwork.org/news/news/post/2008-

01/07/2024

"Our prayer today is simple:
‘Here we are. Send us!’"
https://www.lifeandwork.org/features/features/view/760-july-prayer

30/06/2024

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸?
See what’s changed and what you’re missing. We have trial offers and options to buy single copies from only £2.99.

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29/06/2024

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲 𝗮 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?
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27/06/2024

Parish News this week from Macduff Parish Church and Bowden and Melrose Parish Church. https://www.lifeandwork.org/news/news/post/2007-parish-news

26/06/2024

Homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust, working with Scripture Union Scotland and HopScotch Children's Charity is urging supporters to help Give Kids a Break this summer. https://www.lifeandwork.org/news/news/post/2006-give-kids-a-break-appeal

25/06/2024

OUR PLACES HAVE STORIES TO TELL
The Rev Dr Richard Frazer considers how new life can be found in the discarded. Read our latest MEDITATION page in the July issue - subscribe or buy a single issue in print or digital https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe

25/06/2024

With the UK General Election just over a week away, the country’s churches and religious organisations have produced a huge range of resources to help members get involved and to discuss the issues that are important to them.
https://www.lifeandwork.org/news/news/post/2005-church-election-resources

24/06/2024

THE ‘FORGIVING CHRIST’
The Very Rev Colin Sinclair describes the moment of reconciliation in his series focussing on the life of Joseph. Read our latest STUDY page in the July issue - subscribe or buy a single issue in print or digital https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe

24/06/2024

Leaders from four denominations are once more coming together with Christian Aid, to encourage people to talk about leaving gifts in their Wills to the charity, and to their church. https://www.lifeandwork.org/news/news/post/2004-faith-leaders-and-charity-urge-will-conversations

23/06/2024

‘WE ARE TRULY MAKING PROGRESS’
Dave Kendall, Chief Officer of the Church of Scotland describes the shift in mood at this year’s General Assembly and reflects on his hope for the future.

Read the Assembly Trustees update and more in our July issue and stay connected - subscribe or buy a single issue in print or digital https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe

22/06/2024

UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS
The Rev Dr Elijah Obinna, minister St John's Church, Carluke, UK and Mirella Yandoli, Equalities Officer at the Church of Scotland consider the lessons of an ecumenical pilgrimage to Jamaica. Read our Faith Action update in the July issue - subscribe or buy a single issue in print or digital https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe

21/06/2024

FALLING INTO THE STORY
The Rev Roddy Hamilton, Minister at New Kilpatrick Parish Church considers how the word of God can be brought to life. Read our WORSHIP page and much more in the July issue - subscribe or buy a single issue in print or digital https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe

21/06/2024

Looking Back to 1954, and excitement over 'a rich new source of food'. https://www.lifeandwork.org/features/looking-back-new-source-of-food

20/06/2024

MY CHURCH
Margaret Brusasco-Mackenzie, a member at St. Andrew's Church, Brussels describes the changes at the European church over the last 60 years.

Read this lovely insight into their work in our July issue - subscribe or buy a single issue in print or digital https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe

20/06/2024

The choir of Kinross Parish Church of Scotland has won an award at 'Perform in Perth'.
The new mission hub of Forfar All Souls, a new church grouping, has been opened.
And two elders of Larbert West Church receive long service certificates in this week's parish news.
https://www.lifeandwork.org/news/news/post/2003-parish-news

19/06/2024

POSTCARDS OF LOVE
In our July issue, the Rev Ruth Kennedy, Digital Ministries advisor for the Church of Scotland highlights the role of Sanctuary First in meeting travellers. Stay connected - subscribe or buy a single issue in print or digital https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe

19/06/2024

A group of youth workers from the Uniting Church of Zambia have visited Scotland this week to discuss ‘how do young people thrive?’
https://www.lifeandwork.org/news/news/post/2002-zambia-visitors-discuss-youth-work

18/06/2024

𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗫
The Rev Scott Rennie, minister at Crown Court Church, London WC2 and Vice-Convener of the General Trustees offers an introduction to a new short series reflecting on the work of the General Trustees.

Read about their work and more in the July issue - subscribe or buy a single issue in print or digital https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe

18/06/2024

A charity supporter who has helped to raise thousands of pounds for Christian Aid has been awarded a BEM in the King’s Birthday Honours List. Other Church of Scotland members honoured include church organists and volunteers with the uniformed organisations. Let us know if we've missed anyone! https://www.lifeandwork.org/news/news/post/2001-christian-aid-fundraiser-among-kings-birthday-honours

17/06/2024

We cast an eye over the Fife Presbytery with the latest in our series. Read this and much more to stay connected with the work of the Church of Scotland. Subscribe or buy a single issue in print or digital https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe

17/06/2024

How many former Moderators of the General Assembly do you recognise in this photo? https://www.lifeandwork.org/news/news/post/2000-how-many-former-moderators-can-you-name-in-this-picture

16/06/2024

BEYOND CHARIOTS OF FIRE
On the 100th anniversary of Eric Liddell’s (The Eric Liddell Community) famous victory in the 400 metres at the Paris Olympics, we reflect on his life and legacy in the July issue. Read this and much more - subscribe or buy a single issue or take advantage of our trial offers all available in print or digital https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe/subscribe

15/06/2024

ASSEMBLY 2024
In our July issue we round up the key debates and decisions taken at this year’s General Assembly. Read this and much more and stay connected with the Church of Scotland. Subscribe or buy a single issue or take advantage of our trial offers all available in print or digital https://www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe/subscribe

14/06/2024

Looking Back to 1964, and the formation of a trust to keep the sword and flag of covenanter John Paton at Fenwick Church. https://www.lifeandwork.org/features/looking-back-to-save-covenanting-relics

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