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.
During this challenging period, Life and Work is committed to helping keep our Christian community connected. The magazine continues to be published and distributed to our loyal readers. 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 2021
- The Privilege of Democracy
- Thomas Baldwin explains why churches have a key role to play in this month’s elections to the Scottish Parliament
- ‘A Cherished Part of the Church’s Tradition’
- The Rt Hon Baron Wallace of Tankerness QC looks ahead to his year as Moderator-Designate to the 2021 General Assembly with Lynne McNeil, as he encourages elders to serve more widely in the Church of Scotland
- Assembly 2021
- Timetable and reports to this year’s General Assembly, which will be held online
- God’s Table
- The first in a new series of Bible studies by the Very Rev Dr Derek Browning, focusing on hospitality
- Kirk Session Records Launched Online
- More than a million pages of local Church of Scotland records have been published online for the first time
- New Guild Partner Projects Unveiled
- The six new three-year projects adopted by the Church of Scotland Guild
- Our Planet is Changing
- Val Brown of Christian Aid Scotland introduces the campaign for this year’s Christian Aid Week
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