Guild Events
A number of Guild events have been added to the presbytery calendar. Check out details at http://www.dunfermlinepresbytery.org.uk/calender.htm
22/10/2009
21/10/2009
Children - What would you do with them?
Would you like to talk to other Parents about:
· Being a confident parent.
· Behaviour and why it always makes sense
· Creating confident children.
· Family relationships and why they matter.
· How to enjoy being a parent.
Starting on Monday 26th October 2009 at 10am in Cowdenbeath Trinity Church hall, Sinclair Drive (for map see congregations on www.dunfermlinepresbytery.org.uk), for five weeks get together with other parents and discuss these topics. A Crèche will be available. Free of charge.
For more details or to book a place contact: Pamela Scott on : 01383 410530 or 01383 512079.
08/10/2009
Growing Leaders - Training the Trainers Event: Saturday 14 November 2009
A Growing Leaders Training the Trainers day provides practical insights into how to grow leaders in the local church as well as equip you to use the Growing Leaders resource pack.
Venue: Riverside Church, 265 Bute Drive, Perth, PH1 3DJ
Time: 10am – 4pm
We know from previous experience that attending a Growing Leaders Training the Trainers day makes a big difference to the way people run the course. We consider both the principles underlying GL as well as the practicalities of how to set up a course.
Growing Leaders Training the Trainers
| Date: | 14 November 2009 |
| Course Fee: | £15.00 |
| Discount: | Discounts apply to group bookings - £15.00 for the first person and £10.00 for each additional person. (Discounts will be applied on the final payment screen) |
| Venue: | Riverside Church, Perth Church of Scotland Perth PH1 3DJ |
| Contact: | Ceri Hewitt 01926 458425 Chris Kellock 07809860912 chewitt@cpas.org.ukckellock@cpas.org.uk |
If you would like to talk further with me I can be contacted at the above telephone number and address during normal office hours. I look forward to hearing from you.
Although CPAS is an Anglican evangelical mission agency, we work in partnership across the denominations and with other agencies in enabling churches to be mission focused by developing leaders – we believe effective leadership is the key to healthy, growing churches.
CPAS offers a range of training opportunities, mentoring support and courses to support the development of leadership at all levels in the church. Obviously, a lot of our work may focus or revolve around clergy, but we also work with lay leaders and leadership teams in parishes across the UK. You may be aware of some of our most recently developed resources including Growing Leaders, a practical course designed to develop lay leaders; Growing Leaders – Youth Edition; Leading Edge – a forum to allow lay and ordained leaders to upack a key issue in local church leadership; and Church Leadership, a subscription-based magazine and website featuring exclusive access to resources. If you haven’t already, then a look at our website will give you a fuller picture of all that we do.
Chris Kellock
14/09/2009
Celebration services for those with Learning Disibilities
Sunday 20th September 2009, 2.30pm, Solid Rock Cafe, Main Street, Burntisland
Sunday 18th October 2009, 2.30pm, St Columba’s Church Centre, Torridon Lane, Rosyth
Sunday 15th November 2009, 2.30pm, St Margaret’s Parish Church, Touch, Dunfermline
Sunday 20th December 2009, 2.30pm, CHRISTINGLE SERVICE, St.Ninian’s Church, Allan Crescent, Dunfermline
If you require any information or directions, Please contact: Rev Elizabeth Fisk (01383 722256)
Food for thought at the Abbey
It’s a cause that’s obviously given the congregation food for thought, as 57 males - ranging in age from three to over 80 - have signed up since it was was announced at service on Sunday.The abbey is the first congregation in Fife to take up the project, and member Andrew McLellan, who brought the idea to Dunfermline, hopes more will come forward this Sunday. He chuckled, “I’m not sure if they’re all in the first rank of bakers - some have never tried in their lives - but they’re all going to give it a shot.“Lots of the young boys have signed up as well and we’re very pleased about that.
“I thought this would be something that would be fun to do and people have responded very warmly - but the nett result is that terribly poor children will get education and a better quality of life.
“I’m so pleased by the number of people who’ve been saying what good fun this is - it’s good fun to do some real good.
“I think it will be great - our next aim is to make sure people buy what we bake!”
And already the abbey’s men have promised plenty of goodies to help SLA raise the £220,000 it needs every year.
Mr McLellan, who is making Dayton walnut loaves and an apple turnover, said, “There’s going to be key lime pie, Dundee cake, several people are making flapjacks and we’ve been promised a Mars Bar cake - so already I think people will be queuing up.”
Female relatives are strictly forbidden from helping out but Mr McLellan said, “I have every confidence that all of the 57 men will be practising hard over the next two weeks so it will all be perfection. We hope to get rid of every crumb.”
The bake sale will be held at Dunfermline Abbey after both services on 27th September. Donations are also welcome.
(Story taken from Dunfermline Press website http://www.dunfermlinepress.com/news/roundup/articles/2009/09/10/391664-raising-funds-will-be-a-piece-of-cake/
08/09/2009
You are very Welcome !
More than half the congregations in the Presbytery were represented at the conference ‘Making a High Impact Welcome’. The 53 participants considered the merits of treating those who come to our church services as special ‘Guests’ and as ‘gifts from God’ to our churches. Consideration was given to the practicalities of helping our guests have a fulfillinig and enriching experience with us and also of how to continue the relationship beyond the initial visit. Powerpoint slides used during the conference are available for download from the main presbytery website.
26/08/2009
Dedication Service
Dedication Service for all children’s workers/youth leaders
Sunday 6th September 2009 6.30 pm at St Serf’s Parish Church, Benarty
An opportunity for all involved in children’s and youth ministry in the Presbytery of Dunfermline to get together for worship, fellowship and an act of dedication for another year’s service. You are invited to stay for refreshments and fellowship after the service
20/08/2009
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 resource ‘You are Witnesses’ will be available from Mid September may be ordered from:
English Pamphlets are £1.00Larger print English Pamphlets are £1.00Prayer cards are £1.00 for 10 A3 Posters (pack of 2) are £1.50There is £1 handling charge for orders under £10 and £2.50 handling charge for orders between £10 and £50Free postage or orders over £50.
The material may be adapted for local use
CTBI hope that local churches will be creative in the ways they mark the Week of Prayer and they would be glad to hear of what has been tried, what works and what doesn’t! Sometimes a pilgrimage around the churches is organised – on each day of the eight days in a different church, following the daily Bible readings. This permits each church to worship in its own style and offer hospitality to others. Some people organise daily prayers in their place of work. Church schools may put on services and events.
This year’s themeThis year’s material is based on that prepared for the work church by a group from ACTS. 1910 was the Edinburgh Mission Conference and there are a number of events taking place during the year to mark the centenary of this important milestone in the history of the ecumenical movement. (further details can be found at www.edinburgh2010.org/
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2010 reflects the themes of Christian unity and mission..Dates of EventsMost places observe the ‘Week’ in January (18th to 25th) others at Pentecost (which calls on 23 May in 2010). Locally, you may make your own decision. To allow for variation, the material only has the year on it and the days are denoted by numbers – one to eight. The resource material may be used at any time in the year
17/08/2009
Alpha Course begins 25th Sept
ALPHA at BEATH&COWDENBEATH NORTH CHURCH, COWDENBEATHStarts on Fri 25th Sept. and then every Friday until 4th Dec. 7pm - 9pm in the BCNC Church Hall
Alpha weekend away 6th - 8th Nov. Kincraig near Aviemore
Please check out our website for more information. www.beathandnorth.org.uk
10/08/2009
Presbytery Picnic
Saturday 5th September
For further information please contact Barbara Leppard
Children and Youth Support Ministry Worker
