February 2023

In your new look Life and Work:

‘A Tangible Thing Everybody Can Do’
As Fairtrade Fortnight begins, how Fairtrade traders and campaigners in Scotland are facing the cost of living crisis.

‘We Are Facing Huge Challenges’
The Rev Dr Doug Gay, author of Reforming the Kirk, tells of his journey from an upbringing in an Exclusive Plymouth Brethren Assembly to influential theologian – and where he feels the Church of Scotland is going wrong in its reforms.

Being Intergenerational Church
Suzi Farrant and Darren Philip continue their series on the importance of developing a Church which embraces all generations.

Sitting Near My Neighbour
John L Bell reflects on the impact of layout on worship.

Radical Reconciliation
Ruth Harvey considers the message of reconciliation in 2 Corinthians 5.

A Good Host
The Rev Dr Martin Johnstone reflects on the art of hosting as a vital leadership skill.

Pilgrim Journeys
The Rev Dr Richard Frazer reflects on the value and gifts of pilgrimage.

New features:
View from the Pulpit
My Church
Directory of contacts
New puzzles

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