Life and Work
Life and Work is the magazine of the Church of Scotland. In a history spanning over 140 years, it has established itself as the voice of the Church of Scotland.
Though firmly rooted in the affairs of the Kirk, it also aims to cover a broad range of subjects of interest to church-goers across the spectrum, from international affairs and British political and social issues to science, ethics, and the arts.
Each monthly issue includes a forum for views on current social and moral issues; a monthly meditation and regular articles on the spiritual side of life; reviews of the latest books, videos, and Christian resources; and regular features on the Church worldwide.
Our subscription service offers you the convenience of having Life and Work magazine delivered direct to your door or any digital device; you can also arrange a gift subscription. Free Gaelic supplements are also available.
Visit the Life and Work website for regular news and exclusive features, including weekly Coronavirus Diaries from Church of Scotland partners around the world. Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
If you need to contact our team, please email editorial enquiries to magazine@lifeandwork.org or all other enquiries to admin@lifeandwork.org.
Current issue: May 2024
MAY 2024
General Assembly 2024
Interview with the Moderator-Designate, the Rev Dr Shaw Paterson
Reports to the Assembly
Timetables
‘It’s Not About Status’: the Lord Lyon, Joe Morrow, discusses his role in the Assembly ceremonials
‘Dignity, Freedom and Hope’Christian Aid Week 2024
A Gift to the ChurchThe editors of a new supplement to the Church Hymnary reflect on how the book took shape.
Our PresbyteriesThe Presbytery of Edinburgh and West Lothian
‘My Eyes Have Been Opened’
Rebekka Read, a Young Adult Volunteer serving in New York, reflects on her experience
View from the Pulpit
The Rev Neil Glover on the challenges of rural ministry and how ‘God always gives enough’.
Regulars
The Very Rev Dr Martin Fair on ministry recruitment
Reflection by the Rev Dr Richard Frazer
The Rev Ruth Kennedy on digital church
Bible Study by the Very Rev Dr Colin Sinclair
My Church: Elizabeth Pennykid, Session Clerk of Kirknewton and East Calder Parish Church
Plus: official updates from the Assembly Trustees and Faith Action Programme, readers’ pictures, news, letters, reviews and puzzles – all for £3.50. Visit www.lifeandwork.org/subscribe or speak to your church’s Life and Work co-ordinator.
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One of the magazine's most important elements is reader feedback. Our letters pages are among the liveliest in the magazine business, and are very revealing about general attitudes both within and beyond the Church. We actively encourage letters, but do ask that they are kept succinct (and not without humour), so we can publish as many as possible.
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