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: February 2025

‘More Than We Could Ever Have Hoped’
Churches offering a regular warm space in the depths of winter

Becoming a Christian at 40
A reader’s reflection

Stories of Ordinary People
John L Bell talks about his latest book

Connection and Purpose
Continuing the series on Priority Areas work, Neill Shaw highlights how churches can provide a welcoming home for people experiencing hardship.

Cultivating Generosity
Stewardship in north-east Scotland

Our Presbyteries
The series finishes with the Presbytery of Jerusalem

‘You Should Be Very Proud’
Christian Aid at 80, and the Church of Scotland minister who started it all.

Regulars
The Moderator reflects on how Christians are called to action
The Rev Ruth Kennedy on digital church
Worship column by the Rev Roddy Hamilton
Reflection by the Rev Dr Richard Frazer
Bible study by the Rev Richard Baxter
My Church: Alan Reedie of Gillespie Memorial Church, Dunfermline

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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