Join the Church of Scotland in an afternoon of celebration and learn more about its work.

 

 


Quaker Meeting House Meeting Room, 2 Victoria Terrace

12.30pm for buffet lunch, with presentation ending by 2pm

The Mission Forum was established at the request of the Church of Scotland General Assembly as a way of “holding mission before the Church” in all its many different forms. It represents the six councils of the Church together with some of its committees.

After producing a report about mission last year it applied these general principles to a very specific area. The forum recognised early in its existence that Mission and Older People is a key topic for an ageing Church and society. How are we to enable mission with older people, for older people and to older people? The purpose of this resource is to enable Church of Scotland members, Kirk Sessions, Presbyteries running awareness raising evenings, local pastoral groups, Guilds or those working with CrossReach to explore the topic further in terms of mission. During the fringe event you will be introduced to this learning resource which comprises a series of videos, a complementary study guide and certain additional signposted resources. Advice will be offered about how such a resource could be used in your local setting.

 

 Find out what assistance the Housing and Loan Fund may be able to provide to ministers and their spouses with housing on retirement.

 

Quaker Meeting House Meeting Room, 2 Victoria Terrace.


12.30pm for buffet lunch, with presentation ending by 2pm

The Mission and Discipleship Council seeks to connect, resource and inspire congregations in learning and development through the Learn initiative. Come and join us to experience first-hand the Learn: Eldership publication which has already been taken up by many congregations across Scotland, and hear about forthcoming Learn resources.

Quaker Meeting House Meeting Room, 2 Victoria Terrace.

This is a chance to find out about the Going for Growth initiative and the Church’s partnership with Fresh Expressions. Please come along while the team share findings and resources, and join us for conversations about pioneer ministry and mission initiatives.

 

 

12.30pm for buffet lunch, with presentation ending by 2pm

Winston Churchill is quoted as saying: ‘We shape our buildings, thereafter they shape us’.

What does this mean for our worship, witness and learning? Who in the Church of Scotland can advise and assist you? What needs to be in place to ensure that your ideas will work in practice? Come and meet the General Trustees and the Committee on Church Art and Architecture; hear some stories of successful local projects and find out about the new and simplified application process for developments and changes; all designed to help you shape your buildings in ways that reflect God’s love and shape God’s people.

 

Since 1869, the Church of Scotland has been a pioneer in social care.  Today the Social Care Council supports thousands of people across the country in Christ’s name.  Find out how you and your church can get alongside CrossReach and be part of the amazing work we are doing across Scotland as we launch our database of local church initiatives.

Quaker Meeting House, 2 Victoria Terrace

Come and relax over lunch and be inspired by the stories of some of the projects that Go For It has funded. Through photographs, video and in conversation you will find out about the potential of Go For It to support your congregation to make a difference. Lunch and free resources provided.

All are very welcome. If attending, please let the Secretary Dr Eric McKimmon know, in order to facilitate catering. He can be reached by telephone on 01334 659650.