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.
07/10/2009
Part-Time Outreach Worker required
Kelty Kirk Outreach Worker Part-time
Salary £9036 (17.5 hours per week, flexible working pattern, on a three year fixed-term contract)
This is an exciting new post for a committed Christian with a heart for mission and outreach into the local community. The Outreach Worker will operate within the community seeking to build contact between the Church and the local community. There will be opportunities to work alongside young people exploring Christianity with the help and support of the local congregation. Emphasis will be on developing new outreach initiatives and projects.
The candidate will have good experience in working with a wide range of age groups, have good communication skills and be able to explain biblical teaching in a relevant manner.
Starting Date January 2010
Full details and application forms are available from our website: www.keltykirk.org.uk
And also from:Lee Messeder 15, Arlick Road Kelty KY4 0BHClosing date for applications is the 30th October 2009Kelty Kirk is a registered charity SC011004
14/09/2009
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.
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
30/07/2009
Cowdenbeath Trinity Showstoppers
The Show came to town with a bang in Cowdenbeath with some 60 young people having a great time and learning about God. The three teams; Hollywood, Las Vegas, and Broadway all decorated their STAR changing rooms and produced a show song for all to enjoy. At the end of the week an OSCAR party was held and Oscar Certificates presented to the best dressed and presented act. As you can see the Adults enjoyed it as much as the young people
06/07/2009
Making a High Impact Welcome
A half-day conference for all those who want their church welcome to be even better!
Meeting from 9.30am - 1pm in St.Andrew’s Erskine Church, Robertson Road you are invited to consider how you can create a welcome that helps guests to stay!
Cost of the conference is free, so send along your entire welcome group !!!
10/06/2009
Reaching and Keeping Tweenagers
In light of the Dunfermline Presbytery Census report some congregations might find the following book (and workbook) useful
Reaching & Keeping Tweenagers
Where have all the children gone? Why, in the 1990s did an average of 1,000 children a week under the age of 15 walk out of church or Sunday School and not come back? Most youth workers know that keeping the 10 to 14 age group is especially hard, but what is it that turns ‘Tweenagers’ off church?
This major research project sets out to uncover some of the reasons behind one of the key findings from the 1998 English Church Attendance Survey. The results are in this book. How to apply it to your situation is in the accompanying workbook.
Available from the bible society and christian research
http://www.bibleresources.org.uk/pages/data.asp?layout=book.htm&id=947
“I found this an absorbing study, full of information and very stimulating - essential reading for all youth professionals.” Revd Anthony Burnham, Moderator, Free Churches’ Group, Churches Together in England.
14/04/2009
Dunfermline East Plant Sale
A CHARITY PLANT SALE is being held by the Kingdom Women in association with Dunfermline East Church at the DULOCH LEISURE CENTRE (behind Tesco) on Saturday 2 May, from 10.00 - 12.00 noon.
All proceeds are going to Mission
