Life and Work 1879-2025

Life and Work 1879-2025

Life and Work is the magazine of the Church of Scotland

This site offers our readers and followers an enhanced and up-to-date experience of the editorially independent magazine of the Church of Scotland (read more about the Church's work here) with news, views and features.

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Looking Back

A regular dip into the archives.

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June Prayer

Spirit of God,
Come to us as gentle breath...

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General Assembly 2025

Full coverage of the Assembly, from May 17-22

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Current issue

July 2025

General Assembly
Celebrating our Churches

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Current issue

July 2025

General Assembly
Celebrating our Churches

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