ACORN
This year's General Assembly approved a motion by the Faith Nurture Forum to "Urge congregations to adopt the ACORN Programme as a means to help members practise mission at grass roots level, and through support in small groups, to gain confidence in effective discipleship."
ACORN is a way to connect Christians with the work God is doing in others through caring conversation. It has been trialled in a host of Church of Scotland settings in the last year, and for many, it really works.
We are hosting a webinar on Tuesday 17th August from 7.30-8.30pm and are delighted to have Michael Harvey (ACORN, Weekend of Invitation, Back to church Sunday) join us, along with Paul Haringman (MDS Inverness Presbytery) for an opportunity to hear more about the Acorn process, as well as firsthand experience from those who have taken part in this over the summer.
You can sign up to trial this easy way to mobilise us for mission.
For more information and to register your place, please follow this link - https://acorn_update.eventbrite.co.uk
This session is open to all who may be interested.
Trinity College Courses
There is exciting opportunity for anyone considering or willing to get more involved with worship. Glasgow Presbytery have highlighted a series of short courses on Designing and Leading Christian Worship, running from September to early December, providing the academic and practical input for those who might wish to offer themselves up as Worship Leaders within their own congregations or across Presbytery. You will be aware that, with the projected reduction in the number of paid roles available within the Church, worship leaders are likely to become a more significant part of the ministry of the Church of Scotland.
Designing and Leading Christian Worship
The other courses being offered by Trinity College cover a range of contemporary issues which you can access directly from the Trinity college Glasgow website
Rev Dr Mark Johnston of Trinity College will be happy to provide any further assistance you need. Please note there is a discount for Glasgow Presbytery applicants.
December Notices - Love Builds Hope
At the end of one of the most difficult years the world has ever faced we invite you to stand together with us today as we build hope for the poorest and most vulnerable people. In the face of storms, drought, and disease your love builds hope.
Charity Appeal Christmas 2020
The Kirk Session has decided that we will only have one designated charity this year for our Christmas Charity Appeal. We will be supporting the overseas charity Christian Aid and urge you all to consider giving to our Christian Aid Partners who need our thoughts and prayers this Christmas and beyond.
November Notices
Remembrance Sunday 8th November 2020
Sadly, this year we are not permitted to gather in our usual manner to observe the Act of Remembrance at the Stepps War Memorial in Bluebell Park.
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