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Synod Prayer Cycle 2018
Prayers for churches around the Synod and the world are on the synod website and Facebook Page. Please join with the rest of the Synod in prayer, and pray for the following congregations
October
21 Rutherglen
28 Saughtonhall
November
4 Shawlands
11 Stewarton
18 Stonehouse
25 St Andrews Day
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Scottish United Reformed and Congregational College
Public Lecture
Inaugural Lecture as Principal
of Reverend Dr John McNeil Scott
“One more Christian, One fewer Scot?”
Asian Theology and Scottish Context
“One more Christian, one fewer Chinese” was a common charge made against missionary endeavour in 19th Century China. The implication was that membership of the Christian Church distances people from the deepest possible engagement with their cultural context. Contextual theology arose in East Asia and spread throughout the world in great part to answer that concern. But can the impulses to catholicity and context that are inherent in Christian faith ever be fully reconciled?
at Rutherglen United Reformed Church
Tuesday 30 October 2018 at 19.00
Light refreshments will follow the lecture.
A Brown Bag Lunch Lecture
at
Meeting Room, Synod/College Office,
113 West Regent Street, G2 2RU
Wednesday 7 November at 13.00
The History of Education in Scotland
Dimensions of a Partnership between Church and State
Rev Canon Thomas Boyle
Diocese of Paisley
No booking is necessary. Please just turn up with your packed lunch
(in a brown bag or otherwise!)
A chance to listen, eat and discuss together.
Tea and coffee will be provided.
Public Lecture
Cunningham Lecture Series:
Migration of Christianity, Christianity of Migration
22, 24, 25 October, 17.00
Professor Peter Phan, The Ignacio Ellacuria SJ Chair of Catholic Social Thought, Georgetown University, will give these three lectures.
at Martin Hall, New College, Mound Place, Edinburgh EH1 2LX
Visit
Study Visit to the Scottish Parliament
A Visit to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood
preceded by
a briefing by the
Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office
The Scottish College is organising a day of learning together about legislative processes in Scotland. We will begin with a presentation and discussion with Chloe Clemmons, the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Officer. In the afternoon we will attend an afternoon plenary session of the Scottish Parliament.
Meeting at
Augustine United Church
41 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh EH1 1EL
Wednesday 14 November, 11.00 to 16.00
This visit is open to all and free of charge, but please book with Patsi
pdickie@urcscotland.org.uk or 0141 248 5382
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Deadline for next e-news is 16 November, 2018.
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All the latest news from See Me is available here...
See Me have launched a new resources for young people - "It's Okay". This includes: a video (clean version), a downloadable "What's on your mind" card for young people suggesting ways to explain how they're feeling and places can turn for help and tips to identify good listeners to approach for help and resources for adults and linked to curriculum for excellence including activities that could be used with groups of 11-18yr olds in the 'What's on Your Mind?' pack. |
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Adventures in Faith
To receive the newsletter email adventures@dioceseofedinburgh.org or visit www.facebook.com/DioceseEdinburgh |
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Scottish Churches Housing Action newsletter |
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The Eco-Congregation Scotland Newsletter, which includes an opportunity for churches with space to park a bus to partner with Royal Zoological Society in their work with children. |
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URC Youth Assembly 2019
The Youth Assembly runs from Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January 2019 at the Whitemoor Lakes Centre, Alrewas, Staffordshire. The Theme of this year’s assembly is ‘One body: We’re all in this together’ and this will be explored through, worship and workshops. In addition there will be a few business sessions as well as some fun activities in the evenings and some free time.
It is for young people from S3 to 25 years (inclusive). The cost is £110 if booked prior to 11th November and £140 after the 12th November. Please book prior to 11th November if possible.
As a Synod we have been well represented at recent assemblies and we are keen to see this continue in 2019. Synod has kindly agreed to fund the equivalent of 10 places at the assembly as well as cover the cost of hiring a minibus for the weekend. The minibus will leave from Rutherglen on the morning of Friday 18th.
Places can be booked at: https://goo.gl/forms/qwgvpc1CaqszlWF32 or by contacting the Children and Youth Office for a booking form. (Children’s and Youth Office, URC, 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT Tel: 0207 916 8683. Email: children.youth@urc.org.uk )
Please can you let John Sanderson as Secretary to the Synod’s Youth Executive (and co-minibus driver) know of any bookings made minister@rutherglenurc.org.uk
Youth Executive |
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Dear friends
As I begin my new role as Synod World Church Advocate I would find it helpful to hear from you about World Church partnerships and links you currently have, whether it be as a congregation, a project you support, a personal friendship link or someone from your congregation living in another country. It would also be good to hear your suggestions of partnerships we could develop as well as how we maintain our existing partnerships. Please contact me via urc@bungie.scot with the subject ‘World Church’ or send your response to the Synod office. I am meeting with others in the Synod to discuss World Church Partnership on November 12. It would be good to hear from you before then so I can include your comments and ideas in a short presentation I am to make.
Thank you in advance!
Bungie
Rev Mitchell Bunting |
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News from Helensburgh URC......
Wedding Dresses through the Ages Exhibition
An Exhibition of 32 different wedding dresses, veils, photographs and memorabilia from the 1950s to the present day with one dress dating from 1939 were on display. Bungie produced large posters with text referring to weddings taken from the Bible. Tea and wedding cake was enjoyed by all. The exhibition was a huge success thanks to our congregation, their families and friends who loaned all the dresses and memorabilia for the exhibition.
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News from Fife and Tayside Pastorate.......
On Sunday 23rd September Newburgh URC received the service via YouTube broadcast from Dunfermline URC. This is part of the trials taking place across the five northerly Synods at looking how services can be provided in these times. The service was well received in Newburgh and although it was broadcast via a tablet camera the sound and quality were good. If this is to happen on a more regular basis and investment in cameras/mixing desk and installation of TV’s may well be required, but we all have to start somewhere. On 14th October the service will be broadcast to Dundee URC.
Sunday 30th September was harvest and invite a friend Sunday for Dunfermline URC. As part of exploring our community involvement we closed the church building for the day and met in Crossford Village Hall (about 2 miles away). Although no-one from the village who is not involved with the Church came along, we did have two people who responded to the invite a friend. 5 children were present who took part in various harvest activities including attempting to make a clock powered by a lemon.
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Temporary Transition Minister
Induction
The Induction of the Rev’d Helen M Mee into the above synod post will take place on Saturday 3rd November
at Carluke United Reformed Church
Everyone will be very welcome and Helen would appreciate the support.
There will be some (admittedly low key) activities for anyone who might find wordy services challenging
If possible please let John Wilcox know if you are planning to come to help plan the catering
Email John at wilcox.john@outlook.com or send a text to his mobile 07923 672221 (text strongly preferred to ringing up)
Carluke United Reformed Church, Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML84DF (car parks either side of the building) |
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Interfaith Scotland Events ...........
We have decided to extend the deadline for the Scottish Interfaith Week art competition on the request from schools to have more time to submit their entries after the October break. The new deadline for entries is Tuesday 30th October. We will inform the winners on Thursday 1st November. Please see the updated flyers and entry forms attached if you have not yet entered. Just to remind you that the competition is open to individuals and groups of all ages.
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I would like to formally invite you to attend the launch of Scottish Interfaith Week 2018 on Monday 12th November from 5.15pm – 8.15pm at the Town House, Aberdeen. Scottish Interfaith Week takes place from 11th – 18th November with events held all over Scotland celebrating Scotland’s religious diversity. You can find out more about the week and upcoming events at www.scottishinterfaithweek.org
The theme for Scottish Interfaith Week 2018 and our launch event is ‘Connecting Generations’. The Scottish Government has designated 2018 as the year of young people and one of the main aims of the year is to develop better understanding, co-operation and respect between the generations. We recognise that faith communities, local and national organisations have an important role to play in providing opportunities for people of different generations to dialogue and engage in activities together.
At the launch, representatives from a variety of faith communities and organisations will illustrate ways in which they bring together people from different generations, and there will be music and dance performances by local people of all ages.
Please contact our administrator Else Kek by Monday 5th November if you wish to attend this event. Else can be emailed at admin@interfaithscotland.org or you can call the office on 0141 558 0778. A light vegetarian buffet supper will be served on arrival. Please inform Else if you have any specific dietary requirements.
You can also follow Scottish Interfaith Week on Facebook and twitter to find out more news and updates about the week. Please see details on the poster attached.
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Dear Members, Associate Members and Friends of Interfaith Scotland – you are warmly invited to register for an inspiring Scottish Interfaith Week event - ‘Untold Stories: Women of Faith in the Suffragette Movement’ - to be held on 14th of November. The venue for the evening is the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Royal Mile, Edinburgh and the evening will begin at 6 pm (6-9pm). There will be guest speakers, time for dialogue and refreshments will be served. To register attendance please contact Else on admin@interfaithscotland.org stating any additional requirements. On registration a full programme will be sent to you. Please feel free to circulate widely.
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Will Aid is a special partnership between the legal profession and nine of the UK’s best-loved charities. Every November, participating solicitors waive their fee for writing a basic Will. Instead, they invite clients to make a voluntary donation to Will Aid – we suggest £95 for a single basic Will and £150 for a pair of basic ‘mirror’ Wills.
With Will Aid, everyone benefits. You get a professionally drawn-up Will and peace of mind, while the charities receive much-needed donations for their vital work.
https://www.willaid.org.uk/ |
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