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Forth Bridge Abseil to Raise Funds for CrossReach

Monday March 27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For many involved in the life of the Church of Scotland, the weekend after the closing of the week-long annual General Assembly in Edinburgh in May is a time of restorative relaxation.

But a team of key figures who are retiring or completing their service with the Church will this year swap the sofa for safety gear – and a 150 ft abseil down the iconic Forth Bridge, joining a team of staff and supporters to raise money for the Children and Family Services of CrossReach, the social care arm of the Church.

The Principal Clerk of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and former Moderator, the Very Rev Dr John Chalmers said he was tempted by the thrill of sailing down the side of the iconic 127-year-old rail bridge on Sunday May 28, shortly after the Assembly closes

He has been joined in the CrossReach team of staff and supporters by the outgoing Moderator, the Rt Rev Dr Russell Barr and the retiring chief executive of CrossReach, Peter Bailey.

Dr Chalmers, who also retires from his post at the end of the Assembly, says: “This is the last day after my last General Assembly as Principal Clerk and I need something to replace the thrill of the debate!

“I also care passionately about the work that CrossReach is doing in Christ’s name across the whole of Scotland and I’d be thrilled if you would support our team with a donation.

“Your donation could make all the difference to a young mum suffering from post-natal depression or a young man suffering from addiction or a family struggling to cope with a relative who has dementia

“CrossReach is doing fabulous work in a difficult financial climate and your donation can make all the difference.”

The abseil, organised by the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, last year raised over £103,000 for good causes and CrossReach (which is taking part for the first time) hopes the money raised will help make a difference to the lives of many people using services such as the Daisy Chain Early Years Project and CrossReach’s range of counselling services.

Donations for the team can be made at: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/John-Chalmers3


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Elizabeth Hay - Monday, March 27th, 2017

“Well done on taking on this challenge. I wish I was as brave as you”


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