Dundee Methodist Church

Forthcoming Events

Date & TimeVenueDetails
Tuesday 3rd August 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Worship Group
Thursday 12th August 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Bible Study : Rev Mary Patterson invites all interested to share in her exploration of chapters 4 - 6 of the Book of Amos.
Monday 9th - Saturday 14th August 2010 Scottish Churches House, Dunblane “Walker's Week”. Proposed day walks, all 10-12 kilometres; evening sessions of various activities - possibilities include sharing of literary favourites, bell-ringing, …
For details, see leaflets / booking forms on the Vestibule table, contact SCH on 01786 823588, see website : www.scottishchurcheshouse.org, or email reservations@scottishchurcheshouse.org.
Thursday 26th August 2010, 1 to 4.30 pm St Luke's & Queen Street Church, Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry Information Fayre for Older People. The Broughty Ferry Churches Group has discussed the pastoral care of older people, both within and outwith the church community, in its meetings during the year. BFCG member churches have also become involved in Council-supported consultations to seek to address a perceived issue of “lonely and isolated elderly people within the Ferry”. The Churches, among others, are distributing publicity material for this event.
There will be stalls and workers on hand to provide information on a variety of services, ranging from crime and fire prevention, help for carers, to using a Nintendo Wii or learning about Qi Gong. See noticeboard for details / bookings process.
Thursday 26th August 2010, 7.30 pm St Mary's Scottish Episcopal Church, Queen Street Broughty Ferry (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group meeting
Monday 23rd - Friday 27th August 2010 Scottish Churches House, Dunblane “Senior Citizens' Break” Hospitality offered includes coffee, all meals, outing on Wednesday, and evening entertainments.
For details, see leaflets / booking forms on the Vestibule table, contact SCH on 01786 823588, see website : www.scottishchurcheshouse.org, or email reservations@scottishchurcheshouse.org.
Sunday 29th August 2010, 7.30 pm Blairgowrie Town Hall “The Million Dollar Man” and his Life story - leaflets on Vestibule table.
Monday 31st August to Wednesday 1st September 2010 Scottish Churches House, Dunblane Ecumenical Exploration in recognition of Pope Benedict's Visit.
“In 1983, a year after the last Papal visit, a group of British Council of Churches members of the Division of Ecumenical Affairs, with some leaders of the Roman Catholic Church in Britain, were invited to a return visit. We enjoyed the hospitality of most major departments of the Curia, among them a memorable conversation with the then Cardinal Ratzinger.”
This gathering in Dunblane will seek to engage with different assertions, made during that visit to Rome, relating to '(the) Truth'. The event is being arranged in connection with the first Papal visit since 1982 and the Guest of Honour is to be the Rt Rev David Jenkins, former Bishop of Durham.
For details, see leaflets / booking forms on the Vestibule table, contact SCH on 01786 823588, see website : www.scottishchurcheshouse.org, or email reservations@scottishchurcheshouse.org.
Wednesday 1st September 2010, 1 pm - 1.50 pm Caird Hall (map) Caird Hall Organ Concerts: tickets £4 (£14 for series of 4) from Dundee City Box Office. This week Rupert Jeffcoat, organist of St John's Anglican Cathedral, Brisbane, Australia.
Wednesday 1st September 2010, 6.30 pm Perth Methodist Church, Scott Street Welcome for Rev Benson Chongo- a warm invitation is extended to everyone to the official Welcome Service for our new Circuit Minister. This Service, led by the Rev Lily Twist, Chair of the Synod, will also include the Recognition of the Rev Mary Patterson as our Circuit Superintendent.
It will help the Welcome Group to have an idea of numbers of people coming from Dundee; offers of food will also be welcome. Please indicate these through any Church Steward or Keith Pearson, Circuit Steward.
Friday 3 - Sunday 5 September 2010 Camperdown Park (map) Dundee Flower and Food Festival. See posters and leaflets. www.dundeeflowerandfoodfestival.com
Saturday 4th September 2010, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Music in St Paul's: Jill Harrison (soprano) with Mary Veal (clarsach & piano). Tickets £4 / £3 concessions, £2 children, at door. For series details see Programme.
Saturday 4th September 2010, 2 pm Portessie Methodist Church Commissioning Service of Jenny Lee as President of Women's Network Scotland, followed by entertainment and tea. The Service will be conducted by the Rev Lily Twist, Margaret Law as the Retiring Network President, and other District Officers. If you hope to attend it will assist with catering to notify this via 01261 821280; jenny.scouts@btinternet.com before Friday 20th August.
Saturday 4th September 2010, 11 am to 3 pm Carlogie House, Carnoustie Fun Day. Proceeds to Princess Royal Trust Carlogie House Respite Facility. See poster and leaflets on Vestibule table.
Tuesday 7th September 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Leadership Team
Wednesday 8th September 2010, 1 pm - 1.50 pm Caird Hall (map) Caird Hall Organ Concerts: tickets £4 (£14 for series of 4) from Dundee City Box Office. This week, Tom Wilkinson, currently University Organist at St Andrews. Programme includes works by Bach and Elgar.
Friday 10th September, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 11th September 2010, 11 am Pollokshaws, Glasgow Scotland District Synod
11th September 2010 6 pm dinner, 7.30 pm concert Scottish Churches House, 1 Kirk Street, Dunblane, Perthshire, FK15 0AJ Music for an Autumn Evening : this event is part of the celebration of the 50th Birthday of Scottish Churches House. A Pre-Concert Dinner at 6 pm is to be followed by a Chamber Concert at 7.30 pm with works performed by the Wind Quintet “Interplay”. For details of the programme and booking, please see leaflet on noticeboard, www.scottishchurcheshouse.org, telephone 01786 823588. Proceeds are for the SCH Development Fund.
Sunday 12th September 2010, 6 pm (African Choir from 5.30 pm) Wellington Church of Scotland, 77 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow G12 8LE World Council of Churches Executive Visit to Scotland. Worship including launch of MECTIS (Minority Ethnic Churches Together in Scotland). More details.
Monday 13th September 2010, 5 pm New College, Mound Place, Edinburgh EH1 2LX Lecture by Rev Dr Walter Altmann, Moderator of the World Council of Churhces Central Committee, entitled “Mission and Development - what place do they have in the life of the Church?” For details, email lindseysanderson@acts-scotland.org. See also copy of email on noticeboard.
Wednesday 15th September 2010, 1 pm - 1.50 pm Caird Hall (map) Caird Hall Organ Concerts: tickets £4 (£14 for series of 4) from Dundee City Box Office. This week, Christian Wilson, formerly in Oxford, Perth WA and currently at St Paul's Knightsbridge, London.
Friday 17th September 2010, 10 am to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm St Luke's & Queen Street Church, Broughty Ferry Art & Craft Exhibition organized by St Luke's & Queen Street Garden Committee. Entry £2.50 including refreshments. See poster.
Friday 17th September, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 18th September 2010, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm St Peter's Free Church, (off) Perth Road, Dundee Introduction to Apologetics Evangelism -“How do we communicate the Christian message in today's culture and with the variety of world-views around us?” Seminars offered include
  • “Meaningless, meaningless - the importance of understanding world-views today”
  • “I ken - Understanding Scotland today”
  • “Questions and Answers - how to answer people's questions with Jesus' Answer”

Free, but please register by emailing Tim at office@solas-cpc.org or phone (01382) 525021. (Also talk to Tom Penman!).
Saturday 18th September 2010, 10 am to 4 pm St Luke's & Queen Street Church, Broughty Ferry Art & Craft Exhibition organized by St Luke's & Queen Street Garden Committee. Entry £2.50 including refreshments. See poster.
Saturday 18th September 2010, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Music in St Paul's: Ben Kearsley, guitar. Tickets £4 / £3 concessions, £2 children, at door. For series details see Programme.
Sunday 19th September 2010, 6.30 pm St John's Methodist Church, 15 Ponderlaw, Arbroath (map) Songs of Praise, followed by refreshments
Monday 20th September 2010, 7 pm Dundee Methodist Church “L” Circuit Preachers' Meeting
Wednesday 22nd September 2010, 1 pm - 1.50 pm Caird Hall (map) Caird Hall Organ Concerts: tickets £4 (£14 for series of 4) from Dundee City Box Office. This week, Stuart Muir, with Pure Brass.
Wednesday 22nd September 2010 Dundee Methodist Church Church Council
Thursday 23rd September 2010, 7 pm Dundee Methodist Church “L” Bible Reading Group: a warm welcome is given to anyone interested to join “the regulars” as they work their way through the book of Amos. For more information, contact Tom Penman.
Friday 24th September, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Friday 1st October 2010, 10 am to 3.30 pm Queen's Hotel, 160 Nethergate Dundee CAN: “Celebrate Age Network”. Health Matters : seminar by older people for older people to discuss health-related topics. Organised in partnership with DVA to celebrate International Day for Older People. To book phone Susan Gunn on (01382 3057454).
Friday 1st October, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
This week there is Methodist involvement in more than enjoying the food and company - please come and support Dundee Methodist Church and Christian Aid!
Saturday 2nd October 2010, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Music in St Paul's: The Edinburgh String Quartet: music by Haydn and Borodin. Tickets £4 / £3 concessions, £2 children, at door. For series details see Programme.
Thursday 7th October 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Fellowship Group: a warm welcome is extended to anyone wishing to join the regulars.
Friday 8th October, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Friday 8th October 2010, 7.30 pm Tollcross Central Hall, 2 West Tollcross, Edinburgh, EH3 9BP Concert by Dunedin Wind Band and the Edinburgh section of NYCOS in aid of the Samaritans and the Leith Acorn Centre ('a Methodist outreach'. Tickets £10 (£8 / family £25) are available from Ann Curtis (0131 669 2246), email annmcurtis@yahoo.com or at the door.
This will be the final concert at Tollcross; as part of the restructuring of Methodist work in the City, the decision has been taken to sell Tollcross Central Hall.
Monday 11th October 2010, 10.30 am Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Plan-making Group
Friday 15th October, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 16th October 2010, 10.45 am to 12.45 pm Perth Methodist Church, Scott Street Open meeting of Synod - following the decision of Conference that there be wider reflection and consultation on the Leading and Presiding Briefing paper (pdf 484kb) and following the recent Scotland District Synod, there will be a meeting open to all. To see a hard copy of the Report or for further information, contact Synod members (Mary Patterson, David & Jenny Easson, Keith Pearson, Tom Penman).
Saturday 16th October 2010, 10.30 am to 3.30 pm Royal Ivy Hotel, Henderson Street, Bridge of Allan “Celebrate Volunteering” : an invitation has come from our ecumenical “EMU” partners in the Scottish Episcopal Church to this event. There is no charge and lunch will be provided. For details, contact Jenny Easson and for (late) registration contact the Very Rev Ian D Barcroft (via SEC Office: 0131 225 6357).
Thursday 21st October 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, vestry Bible Study Group
Friday 22nd October, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 23rd October 2010 PGL, Dalguise, Dunkeld PH8 0JX The Methodist Big Day Out for Young People in Scotland - for young people aged 12-18 - outdoor pursuits, chill time, group discussion, worship. For more information please e-mail bigdayout@methodistchurchinscotland.org.uk and see the Centre's website.
Monday 25th October 2010, from 9 am Marryat Hall, within Caird Hall complex Dundee CAN: “Celebrate Age Network”. See Off Scams : advice and practical information to help deal with bogus visitors and communication.
9 am to 12 noon (for groups' reps) and 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm, including talks by Tayside Police and Victim Support at 2 pm and 2.30 pm. For more information or to book a place, contact Laura McDermott at laura.mcdermott@dundeecity.gov.uk or phone (01382) 436260.
Monday 25th October 2010, 6.30 pm The Tartan Coffeehouse, Perth Road Quench : Coffeehouse discussion for today; the Rev David Robertson, St Peter's Free Church will lead on “Faith Schools a Menace?”.
Thursday 28th October 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Pastoral Committee
Friday 29th October, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 30th October 2010, am Dundee Methodist Church setting out for Café Service: volunteers welcome!
Saturday 30th October 2010, 8 am to 10 am St Peter's Free Church, (off) Perth Road, Dundee “So this is Christmas” Breakfast discussion. More information
Saturday 30th October 2010, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Music in St Paul's: Emma Versteeg, soprano with Robin Versteeg, piano. Tickets £4 / £3 concessions, £2 children, at door. For series details see Programme.
Wednesday 3rd November 2010, 5.30 to 9.00pm Scottish Churches House, 1 Kirk Street, Dunblane, Perthshire, FK15 0AJ “Grasping the Nettles” will consider “Prisons - the problem or the solution” with Dr Andrew McClelland (former HMI Inspector of Prisons for Scotland) and Mr Dan Gunn (Governor, Glenochil Prison). Light evening meal, presentation / questions / break / discussion / night prayer.
For booking, phone Scottish Churches House, Dunblane on 017886 823588; email reservations@scottishchurcheshouse.org or see website www.scottishchurcheshouse.org.
Thursday 4th November 2010, 10.30 am to 4.00 pm including lunch Scottish Churches House, 1 Kirk Street, Dunblane, Perthshire, FK15 0AJ “Meeting Points”, under the title “Set The Prisoners Free”, will include a panel of people with direct experience of prison life.
For booking, phone Scottish Churches House, Dunblane on 017886 823588; email reservations@scottishchurcheshouse.org or see website www.scottishchurcheshouse.org.
Friday 5th November, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Tuesday 9th November 2010, 7.15 pm Hilton Hotel, Earl Grey Place, Dundee “With God on our Side” : In the context of the call of the Methodist Conference to develop our awareness of the complexities and sensitivities of Israeli-Palestinian relationships and the Middle East more generally, the Rev Mary Patterson and Tom Penman draw our attention to the showing of this film. There will be opportunity after to question the Director, Porter Speakman. Poster.
Wednesday 10th November 2010, 12 noon (lunch-bring your own food) to 2 pm St Peter's Free Church, (off) Perth Road, Dundee “Israel and the Church”: Bible Study. An opportunity for study and discussion. More information
Wednesday 10th November 2010, 7.30pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Leadership Team
Thursday 11th November 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church Worship Group open meeting. Discussion will include “early singing”, Advent worship and “Back to Church Sunday” worship approach (for September 2011). Anyone interested in worship is welcome; comments and material for possible use in worship can be given / forwarded at any time to 'tricia.
Friday 12th November, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 13th November, 12 noon - 1 pm Dunblane District Policy Committee
Saturday 13th November 2010, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Music in St Paul's: Hilfoot Harmony - barbershop chorus. Tickets £4 / £3 concessions, £2 children, at door. For series details see Programme.
12th - 14th November 2010 Eastbourne “Mission Worship” International Conference 2010.
This Kingsway Trust Event in support of work in the Amazon Jungle, Brazil, will take place in Eastbourne from 12th - 14th November. During the weekend there will be
  • 4 Main Celebrations
  • 23 Late Night Concerts
  • 36 Seminars / Workshops

An invitation is extended to “all worship leaders, musicians and worshippers” - discounts available for early booking. See leaflet on downstairs noticeboard & www.missionworship.com.
Tuesday 16th November 2010, 3 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Property Committee
Wednesday 17th November 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Service & Mission Committee
Thursday 18th November 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Fellowship Group; all welcome.
Friday 19th November, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Friday 19th November 2010, 7pm to 8.40pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Dundee 'Christmas Light Night' Music: a programme of choral, piano, & cello music in the Cathedral in connection with this year's “switching on of the city centre lights”. This music will be played before the 9pm fireworks in City Square
Saturday 20th November 2010, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm St Peter's Free Church, (off) Perth Road, Dundee “ Out of the Silent Church” Conference - Speakers and topics:
  • John Lennox - “The Apologetic of Science”
  • Ravi Zacharias - “The Ultimate Apologetic - Jesus Christ”
  • Stuart McAllister - “Is Apologising the best way to spread the Gospel?”
  • David Robertson - “Give me Scotland or I die”

For full details and registration form, see new Solas website: www.solas-cpc.co.uk; tickets £10 - if fully booked, see Tom Penman who may have a spare ticket!
Thursday 25th November 2010, 7 pm Dundee Methodist Church, vestry Bible Study Group will study the next part of Hosea. All welcome.
Thursday 25th November 2010, 7.30 pm Barnhill St Margaret’s Church, Invermark Terrace, Broughty Ferry (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group
Friday 26th November, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 27th November 2010, 10.30 am to 3 pm St Luke's & Queen Street Church of Scotland, West Queen Street, Broughty Ferry (map) Advent Quiet Day: you are warmly invited is to this annual event, supported by the Broughty Ferry Churches Group, to mark together the start of Advent. See poster on downstairs noticeboard.
Saturday 27th November 2010, 10 am - 12 noon St Stephen’s & West Church, Broughty Ferry (map) Christmas Fayre
Saturday 27th November 2010, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Music in St Paul's: Grove Academy Music Department. Tickets £4 / £3 concessions, £2 children, at door. For series details see Programme.
Thursday 2nd December 2010, 7.00 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Preachers' Meeting
Friday 3rd December, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time. This week, soup will again be provided by the Methodist / St Mary's team.
Friday 3rd December 2010, 7.30 pm St James' Church, Fort Street, Broughty Ferry Christmas with the Impromptu Singers: tickets £4 (including refreshments), at the door.
Saturday 4th December 2010, 7.30 pm St James the Great Episcopal Church, St Catherine Street, Cupar Christmas Concert by The Samuel Chorus. Suggested donation £6 including tea / coffee after, proceeds for Age Concern. The programme includes the 'Magnificat in C' by Pergolesi/Durante and 'Ein Feste Burg' by Telemann, with other items and carol arrangements. See posters.
Sunday 5th December 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee West Church, Perth Road Christmas Concert by The Samuel Chorus. Suggested donation £6 including tea / coffee after, proceeds for Dundee West Church charitable projects. The programme includes the 'Magnificat in C' by Pergolesi/Durante and 'Ein Feste Burg' by Telemann, with other items and carol arrangements. See posters.
Wednesday 8th to Saturday 11th December 2010, 7.30 pm Whitehall Theatre, Bellfield Street, Dundee Tayside Opera presents “Tosca” by Puccini. For booking details, see poster on noticeboard, contact Whitehall Theatre Box Office (09717 029 486), www.taysideopera.org.uk, www.whitehalldundee.co.uk.
Friday 10th December, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 11th December 2010, 10.30 am Dundee Methodist Church Christmas Tree Decoration Party. ALL are invited to share in decorating the Tree - mince pies and “festive drinks” will be served, donations to Action for Children Scotland.
Sunday 12th December 2010, 7.30 pm Caird Hall (map) Dundee Choral Union “Opera Night” Charity Concert (supported by the Rotary Club of Dundee). Tickets £13 (£5 for students / unemployed, accompanied school children free) Orchestra of Scottish Opera and NYCOS (Tayside).
Thursday 16th December 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Preachers' meeting
Sunday 19th December 2010, 7 pm Barnhill St Margaret’s Church, Invermark Terrace, Broughty Ferry (map) The Dundee Instrumental Brass Band will perform with the Unicorn Singers and the Church Choir. Entry free but donations requested for Christian Aid/ Band funds.
Monday 20th December 2010, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, downstairs Bible Study Group: all welcome.
Thursday 13th January 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Worship Group: the meeting will mainly focus on preparation for the Café service on Sunday 29th January, when the theme will be linked to “The Year of the Bible” (see below). A warm welcome to the meeting is given to all interested. Further information from 'tricia (Convenor).
Friday 14th January, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Thursday 20th January 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “B” Finance & Property Committee
Friday 21st January, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 22nd January, 10 am Broughty Baptist Church, 86 St Vincent Street, Broughty Ferry Broughty Baptist Church, 86 St Vincent Street (map) Coffee-and-Worship with Broughty Ferry Churches Group to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Coffee will be served from 10am in the Halls, to be followed by worship in the Church at 11am.
Friday 28th January, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 29th January, 10 am Dundee Methodist Church, upstairs Café-Service setting up - helpers welcome!
Friday 4th February, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 5th February, 7.30 pm St Luke's & Queen Street Church, 5 West Queen Street, Broughty Ferry, DD5 1AU Bruce Davies concert. Tickets (£6) on sale at the door on the night
Saturday - Sunday 5th - 6th February Dunblane District Preachers' Conference
Monday 7th February 2011, 7 pm Dundee Methodist Church Pastoral Committee
Friday 11th February, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Friday 11th February, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church Interfaith Meeting at which the Rev Ray Gaston (Interfaith Tutor in Queen's College, Birmingham) will lead thinking in the context of Christian-Muslim perspectives. Our support, as hosts and participants, is requested - please contact Tom Penman to offer assistance.
Wednesday 16th February 2011, 6 pm Dundee Methodist Church, upstairs Worship Group : a warm welcome is given to all interested to join in planning for Lent and discussion of other worship-related topics over a 'working tea' (preceding the Church Council). Please bring your own food; tea & coffee will be available.
Wednesday 16th February 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, upstairs Church Council
Thursday 17th February 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “B” Fellowship Meeting
Friday 18th February, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 19th February, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Lunchtime Concert: Graeme Stevenson - organ. Tickets available at the door, coffee & tea served after.
Wednesday 23rd February 2011, 2 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel, Westfield Road, Broughty Ferry (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group
Wednesday 23rd February 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church Circuit Leadership Team
Friday 25th February, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Friday 4th March, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Wednesday 9th March, 7 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Preachers' Meeting
Wednesday 9th March, 7.30 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel, Westfield Road, Broughty Ferry (map) Service of Ashes
Friday 11th March, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 12th March, 7.30 pm Corn Exchange, Bonnygate, Cupar (map) Cupar Baptist Church are hosting a production by the Saltmine Theatre of 'Eden To Eternity', effectively the Bible brought to life in an hour. Tickets £7 or concessions £6. More info on www.eden2eternity.org
Tuesday 15th March, 7.30 pm Meadowside St Paul's Church (lower hall) City Centre Lent Group will share in studying material by Spurgeon; material available at meeting.
Wednesday 16th March, 7.30 pm Broughty Ferry New Kirk's Kippen Hall (St Vincent Street) Broughty Ferry Churches Lent Study Group on the topic “Strangers and friends” from the CTBI material 'Reconciliation Together'.
Thursday 17th March, 6.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “B” Treasurers' Meeting
Thursday 17th March, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Meeting
Thursday 17th March, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “B” Read the Bible in a Year study group. All welcome.
Sunday 20th March, 10 am Dundee Methodist Church, “B” Read the Bible in a Year study group. All welcome.
Friday 18th March, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Sunday 20th March, 7.30 pm Caird Hall Dundee Choral Union - Handel's “Messiah” - David Easson, Denise & Andy Jackson have tickets.
Tuesday 22nd March, 7.30 pm Meadowside St Paul's Church (lower hall) City Centre Lent Group will share in studying material by Spurgeon; material available at meeting.
Tuesday 22nd March, 2.30 pm and 7.30 pm Whitehall Theatre, Bellfield Street, Dundee 'Memory Lane' - tickets tel 08717 029486 or see www.timelesstheatre.co.uk.
Tuesday 22nd March to Saturday 26th March, 7.30 pm (Wednesday also 2.30 pm) Caird Hall 'Annie'. Tickets from Box Office (01382) 434940; see www.cairdhall.co.uk.
Wednesday 23rd March, 7.30 pm Broughty Ferry Baptist Church Hall, 86 St Vincent Street Broughty Ferry Churches Lent Study Group on the topic “Separation and Unity” from the CTBI material 'Reconciliation Together'.
Wednesday 23rd March, 7.30 pm Riverside Methodist Church, Blairgowrie 'Is Faith in God a Creator necessary?' - Rev Fraser Penny. First in a series of Lent Talks, supported by EPACTS (East Perthshire Action of Churches Together in Scotland). For the whole series, see Dates for your diary.
Thursday 24th March, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church Dig Deeper into the Bible study group. All welcome.
Friday 25th March, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Friday 25th March Rosyth Scotland District Ministerial Synod
Saturday 26th March Rosyth Scotland District Representative Synod
Sunday 27th March, 10 am Dundee Methodist Church Dig Deeper into the Bible study group. All welcome.
Sunday 27th March, 7.30 pm Riverside Methodist Church, Blairgowrie 'Our Moral Choices' - Dr Jim McManus. Second in a series of Lent Talks, supported by EPACTS (East Perthshire Action of Churches Together in Scotland). For the whole series, see Dates for your diary.
Tuesday 29th March, 7.30 pm Meadowside St Paul's Church (lower hall) City Centre Lent Group will share in studying material by Spurgeon; material available at meeting.
Wednesday 30th March, 7.30 pm St Mary's Scottish Episcopal Church, 164 Queen Street, Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry Churches Lent Study Group on the topic “Separation and Unity” from the CTBI material 'Reconciliation Together'.
Friday 1st April, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Tuesday 5th April, 7.30 pm Meadowside St Paul's Church (lower hall) City Centre Lent Group will share in studying material by Spurgeon; material available at meeting.
Wednesday 6th April, 7.30 pm Riverside Methodist Church, Blairgowrie 'Richness of Diversity' - Dr Bill Reid. One of a series of Lent Talks, supported by EPACTS (East Perthshire Action of Churches Together in Scotland). For the whole series, see Dates for your diary.
Wednesday 6th April, 7.30 pm Barnhill St Margaret's Church, Invermark Terraace, Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry Churches Lent Study Group on the topic “Wounds and Healing” from the CTBI material 'Reconciliation Together'.
Thursday 7th April, 2 pm Dundee Methodist Church, upstairs Maundy Thursday Planning Group
Friday 8th April, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Sunday 10th April, 2.30 pm Broughty Ferry New Kirk, Queen Street, Broughty Ferry “Question Time Event” - an opportunity to question the candidates for Dundee City East constituency in the 5th May Holyrood Election.
Sunday 10th April, 7.30 pm Riverside Methodist Church, Blairgowrie 'Caring for the Environment' - Rt Rev Bruce Cameron. Last of a series of Lent Talks, supported by EPACTS (East Perthshire Action of Churches Together in Scotland). For the whole series, see Dates for your diary.
Tuesday 12th April, 7.30 pm St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee
Tuesday 12th April, 7.30 pm Meadowside St Paul's Church (lower hall) City Centre Lent Group will share in studying material by Spurgeon; material available at meeting.
Tuesday 12th April, 7.30 pm St Paul's Cathedral, Dundee “The Narrow Road” : “a moving combination of powerful theatre, mediation and corporate worship” presented by the Riding Lights Theatre Company. Tickets (£8/£7) from the Box Office 07401 / (01382) 224486. See www.ridinglights.org for details.
Wednesday 13th April, 7.30 pm St Luke's and Queen Street (Small Hall), Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry Churches Lent Study Group on the topic “Lies and Truth” from the CTBI material 'Reconciliation Together'.
Friday 15th April, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 16th April, 10.30 am to 4 pm St John's Episcopal Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh Scottish Friends of Ecumenism 'Open Meeting' : a warm invitation is given to all concerned about the decisions on May 11th for the future use of Scottish Churches House. Contact: Jenny Easson.
Saturday 16th April, 7 pm St James the Great, Scottish Episcopal Church, Cupar Samuel Chorus concert
Sunday 17th April, 6.30 pm Dundee West Church, Roseangle Samuel Chorus concert
Monday 18th April, 6 pm Our Lady of Good Counsel, Westfield Road, Broughty Ferry (map) “Stations of the Cross”
Tuesday 19th April, 7.30 pm Broughty Baptist Church, 86 St Vincent Street, Broughty Ferry Evening Worship
Wednesday 20th April, 12 noon Our Lady of Good Counsel, Westfield Road, Broughty Ferry (map) Lunchtime Service - please bring a packed lunch.
Thursday 21st April, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church Maundy Thursday Meal, hosted by Dundee Methodists. This time of table fellowship and conversation will also include a sharing in Communion.
Thursday 21st April, 7.30 pm New Kirk Church Hall, Queen Street Passover Meal.
Friday 22nd April, 10 am to 12 noon Broughty Baptist Church Hall, 86 St Vincent Street, Broughty Ferry Distribution of Hot Cross Buns.
Friday 22nd April, from 12 noon meet at St Andrew's Cathedral Good Friday “Walk of Witness”
Friday 22nd April, between 1.30 pm and 3 pm Barnhill St Margaret's Church, Invermark Terraace, Broughty Ferry “Time for Reflection”
Friday 22nd April, 7.30 pm Salvation Army Citadel, West Marketgait Good Friday Ecumenical Service
Friday 22nd April, 7.30 pm Barnhill St Margaret's Church, Invermark Terraace, Broughty Ferry Ecumenical Service
Thursday 28th April, 5.15 pm Dundee Methodist Church James Gregory Lectures on Science and Religion - Professor David Myers will speak on “Psychology and Religion”. See www.jamesgregory.org.
Thursday 28th April, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church Dig Deeper into the Bible study group. All welcome.
Friday 29th April, 7.30 pm NO BFCG Christian Aid Lunch
Sunday 1st May, 10 am Dundee Methodist Church Dig Deeper into the Bible study group. All welcome.
Tuesday 3rd May, 9.30 am to 3.30 pm Stirling Baptist Church ACTS Cross-Network Conference - 'Ministry in a Time of Change'. For details, contact Tom Moyes at ACTS (01259 222363) or, if you plan to attend, Joan Pennycook on joanpennycook@acts-scotland.org.
Tuesday May 3rd, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm Solas Centre, St Peter Street, Dundee Life of Jesus - from the DVD. For DVD preview, see www.lifeofjesus.tv.
Thursday 5th May, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” / upstairs Café Service planning: all interested are invited to t assist Julia Reid in planning for 29th May.
Friday 6th May, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 7th May, 10.30 am (coffee) to 3 pm - lunch provided Dunblane Cathedral Halls “Journeying Together” - the second District Ecumenical Forum. To register please send form (see Vestibule table) to / contact Bill Reid (01786 820295), e-mail billreid@methodistchurch.plus.com. All are welcome.
Tuesday 10th May, 7 pm Solas Centre, St Peter Street, Dundee Sons of Korah in Concert : A musical journey into the Psalms, in association with the Bible Society, Scottish Bible Society, and Bible Fresh. Tickets £8 / £5 concession.
Wednesday 11th May 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Service and Mission Committee
Friday 13th May, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Friday 13th May, 7.30 pm St James' Church of Scotland, Broughty Ferry Impromptu Singers concert in aid of RNLI.
Saturday 14th May, 10 am to 1.30 pm Broughty Ferry New Kirk Spring Fair
Saturday 14th May, 10 am to 12 noon Barnhill St Margaret's Church, Invermark Terraace, Broughty Ferry Coffee Morning for Christian Aid
Saturday 14th May, 2 pm to 4 pm St Stephen's and West Church, 96 Dundee Road, Broughty Ferry “Cream Tea”
Tuesday 17th May, 7.30 pm St Stephen's and West Church, 96 Dundee Road, Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry Churches Group meeting
Tuesday May 17th, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm Solas Centre, St Peter Street, Dundee Life of Jesus - from the DVD. For DVD preview, see www.lifeofjesus.tv.
Wednesday 18th May, 6.45 pm Debating Hall, Teviot Building, University of Edinburgh Sutherland Trust Spring Lecture
Professor David Fergusson (Professor of Divinity & Principal of New College, Edinburgh University) will speak on “Theology and Therapy: Reflections on the Scottish Interaction”. For tickets (£17/£12) contact the Queens Hall Box Office (0131 668 2019) or www.thequeenshall.net
Thursday 19th May, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Bible Reading Group
Friday 20th May, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Tuesday 24th May, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm Solas Centre, St Peter Street, Dundee Life of Jesus - from the DVD. For DVD preview, see www.lifeofjesus.tv.
Thursday 26th May, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” “Dig Deeper” Bible Group
Friday 27th May, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 28th May, 10 am Dundee Methodist Church Café-Service setting up - help welcome!
Tuesday 31st May, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm Solas Centre, St Peter Street, Dundee Life of Jesus - from the DVD. For DVD preview, see www.lifeofjesus.tv.
Thursday 2nd June, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Finance & Property Cttee
Friday 3rd June, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup - a good selection each week - is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. The lunches last year raised over £2,000 for Christian Aid. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Tuesday 7th June, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm Solas Centre, St Peter Street, Dundee Life of Jesus - from the DVD. For DVD preview, see www.lifeofjesus.tv.
Tuesday 7th June, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Worship Group : an invitation is extended to all interested in our worship life to join in sharing with otherss. Comments / feedback / suggestions about worship may be made at any time through 'tricia Laurie, the Minister, any Local Preacher or Church Steward.
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th June, 7.30 pm Royal Concert Hall Glasgow Praise Gathering 2011: “400 voices drawn from over 250 Scottish churches”. See leaflets on vestibule table or www.praisegathering.org.uk
Saturday 11th June, 10.30 am to 3.45 pm Central Baptist Church, Ward Road, Dundee “Together in Mission” : District Resourcing Day. The Day will explore the role of small groups in deepening discipleship, as part of “Deepening Discipleship Week”. It is suggested that Sunday worship in the Week also focuses on “discipleship”. For more details of the Day and Week see www.methodistchurchinscotland.org.uk or the Resourcing Day leaflet (copies on the Vestibule table). Booking for the Resourcing Day is requested by 21st May if possible via the form, also available on the Vestibule table, or with the District Administrator, Fiona Inglis (01786 820295; email fiona@methodistchurch.plus.com.
Saturday 11th June, 4 pm St Luke's & Queen Street Church, Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry Churches Group Pentecost Celebration. A warm invitation is given to all to this ecumenical gathering. Among planned items are “Cinema, Treasure Hunt, Camping & Barbecue”; come, join in, enjoy!
Tuesday 14th June, from 7 pm to 8:30 pm Solas Centre, St Peter Street, Dundee Life of Jesus - from the DVD. For DVD preview, see www.lifeofjesus.tv.
Thursday 16th June, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Bible Reading Group
Saturday 18th June, 7.30 pm Central Baptist Church, Ward Road, Dundee 6th/8th Dundee Boys Brigade's Belgian Visitors : “The Lions Rampant” concert. See e-mail on table, poster on noticeboard.
Saturday 18th June, 7.30 pm Usher Hall, Edinburgh Praise Gathering 2011: “400 voices drawn from over 250 Scottish churches”. See leaflets on vestibule table or www.praisegathering.org.uk
Wednesday 22nd June 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Church Council
Thursday 22nd June 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” “Dig Deeper” Group
Saturday 25th June 2011, 10 am - 12 noon Dundee Methodist Church General Church Meeting. Everyone is invited next Saturday for formal business and a time to consider our life and work.
Tuesday 12th July 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Café Service Planning meeting
Saturday 16th July 2011, 10.30 am until 3.30 pm Stirling Methodist Church, Queen Street “What Next?” An open gathering for all interested to join members of the District Policy Committee in helping to shape the year ahead by considering 'What next?' in relation to our members, churches, circuits and District. The day will include receiving and reflecting upon the final report of the District Development Team, response from the District Chair and feedback from Methodist Conference. Lunch will be provided. Please reply to Fiona Inglis (01786 820295; email fiona@methodistchurch.plus.com) as soon as possible & by Wednesday 6th July at the latest to indicate attendance.
Thursday 21st July 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “B” Bible Reading Group
Thursday 4th August 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” 'Dig Deeper' Bible Group
Saturday 6th August to Friday 28th October 2011 Edinburgh University Library, George Square “Singing the Reformation” Exhibition. The Exhibition will include displays of the famous 8 extant Partbooks, illustrations of the life and work of Thomas Wode (the preserver of this music), the role of psalm-singing before & after the Reformation, and its continuing influence.
Opening times: Monday - Friday 10am to 5pm, closed Saturday and Sunday.
There is now a CD, 'The Wode Collection', which has been recorded by Linn Records, featuring The Dunedin Consort, the viol consort Fretwork, and lutenist David Miller.
Monday 8th August to Sunday 28th August 2011, 10am to 10pm Venue 123, Acoustic Music Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh, EH11 2DZ (off Dalry Road behind Haymarket station) “Reflections” Exhibition. Two groups of Pat Archibald's students (including 'tricia L), from Wasps Studios in Edinburgh and Quiltwork Studios in Cumbria, are displaying their work. For more details, see www.patarchibald.com or http://www.accousticmusiccentre.co.uk - or ask 'tricia herself!
Saturday 13th August 2011, 10am (coffee) to 4 pm Dundee Methodist Church 'Hearing the Word' Day.
A warm invitation is extended to all to this opportunity for learning and sharing ways of gaining deeper understanding of and insights into the Bible, in our Marketgait premises on Saturday 13th August.
The Day will begin with coffee at 10am and close at 4pm, with lunch at c.12.45pm (bring / go out for food, drinks provided) and will comprise 4 sessions from 10.30am.
The day will be led by Rev Dr Alan Reid (Rutherford House, Edinburgh) and is open to all, whether experienced Bible students or those newly engaged in reading and exploring its meaning. Please come yourself and ask others who may wish to join us; there is no charge - donations will be welcome. It would be helpful to have an idea of numbers so please indicate your wish to attend via
Tuesday 16th August 2011, 5.10pm 'The Banshee Labyrinth', Niddry Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LG (off the Royal Mile, just below 'the Bridges') Andy Jackson will give a reading of some of his work.
Wednesday 17th August 2011, 7pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Meeting
Thursday 18th August 2011, 7.30pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Bible Reading Group
Sunday 21st August 2011, 4pm 'The Banshee Labyrinth', Niddry Street, Edinburgh EH1 1LG (off the Royal Mile, just below 'the Bridges') Andy Jackson will give a reading of some of his work.
Wednesday 24th August 2011, 8.30pm RBS Corner Theatre, Charlotte Square Gardens, Edinburgh Edinburgh Book Festival Talk by Luke Williams, who will discuss his first novel “The Echo Chamber”. Luke is the grandson of Derek and Glenna Sutcliffe.
Thursday 25th August 2011, 7.30pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” 'Dig Deeper' Group
Saturday 27th August 2011, 10am to 4pm THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Leith Acorn Centre YMCA, 1 Junction Place, Edinburgh EH6 5JA Superhero Saturday. This Day Out for young people aged 11 - 18 is being organised by the Methodist Church in Scotland.
Saturday 27th August 2011, 2pm to 5pm Riverside Methodist Church, Blairgowrie Table Top Sale, part of Blairgowrie's Gift Weekend, in aid of their Building Fund, 27th- 28th August. Table cost - £20 (to book a table please ring 01250 870528), public admission - 20 pence. Our support is warmly invited.
Tuesday 30th August 2011, 9.45am coffee & registration, to 4pm closure Stables Estate Room, Falkland, Fife 2011 Rural Conference, organized by The Scottish Churches Rural Group on the theme “Being Effective Disciples in Today's Countryside”.
The programme has an interesting mix of topics covering elements of community development, health & well being, and 'fair food'. For an outline of the programme (9.45am coffee & registration, to 4pm closure) and booking form, see Vestibule table or contact ACTS, 7 Forrester Lodge, Inglewood House, Alloa FK10 2HU; 01259 215964; www.acts-scotland.org
Thursday 8th September 2011, 7pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Preachers' Meeting
Friday 9th September 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 10th September 2011 Netherton, Lanarkshire Circuit Synod of the Methodist Church in Scotland
Wednesday 14th September 2011, 7pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Meeting
Thursday 15th September 2011, 7.30pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Bible Reading Group
Thursday 15th September 2011, 7.30pm St Mary's Episcopal Church, Queen Street, Broughty Ferry Recital of piano music by Joseph Fleetwood. Entry £10 / £9 concessions, at the door.
Friday 16th September 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 17th September 2011, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Music at St Paul's Cathedral: the weekly series of lunchtime concerts continues with music by Emma Versteeg (soprano) and Chris Bragg (organ). Tickets - £4 / £3 / £2 at the door; refreshments after. See poster on noticeboard or www.stpaulscathedraldundee.org.
Tuesday 20th September 2011, 2pm Broughty Baptist Church Hall, 86 St Vincent Street, Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry Churches Group
Wednesday 21st September 2011, 7 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Church Council
Thursday 22nd September 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Dig Deeper Group
Friday 23rd September 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Wednesday 28th September 2011, 12 noon Dundee Methodist Church Café Service Planning lunch
Thursday 29th September 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Finance & Property Committee
Friday 30th September 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 1st October 2011, 11.30am - the March; 3.30pm - the Launch. Glasgow Green, Glasgow - the March. Anderston Parish Church, 759 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8DS - the launch. “Close the Gap Campaign” Bill Reid has circulated notice to the District that Church Action Against Poverty are launching the above campaign to coincide with the STUC-led March “People First”. The Campaign Launch will be at Anderston Parish Church at 3.30pm. See peoplefirstoctoberfirst.org/ for details of the March.
Thursday 6th October 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Finance & Property Committee. This meeting, postponed from last week will include discussions remitted by the Church Council on 'Photocopying / printing Facilities', 'Copyright Licences' and possible lighting of the Cross on the front of the church.
Friday 7th October 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 8th October 2011, 10.30am to 4pm Queens Hotel, Leonard Street, Perth. PH2 8HB “Meet: Pray: Love” - Vice President's Visit
Our support is warmly invited for this “next step for small Groups?” led by Ruth Pickles during her visit to the District as Vice-President.
Copies of the information / booking leaflet are available in the Vestibule. or see www.methodistchurchinscotland.org.uk. To help with numbers for catering etc, please register as soon as possible via Sally Robertson Sally.Robertson@methodist.org.uk.
Friday 14th October 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 15th October 2011, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Music at St Paul's Cathedral: the weekly series of lunchtime concerts continues with music by Sheena Wellington (singer and songwriter) with Karen Hannah (fiddle). Tickets - £4 / £3 / £2 at the door; refreshments after. See poster on noticeboard or www.stpaulscathedraldundee.org.
Sunday 16th October 2011, 6 pm or 6.30 pm - adverts vary St Peter's Free Church, St Peter Street, Dundee Luis Palau will speak
Monday 17th October 2011, 7 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Leadership Team
Thursday 20th October 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Bible Reading Group
Friday 21st October 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Tuesday 25th October 2011, 7 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Pastoral Committee
Wednesday 26th October 2011, 7.30pm to 9pm Calder Parish Church, Coatbridge “ACTS 21” - An invitation is extend to the Anniversary Service commemorating 21 years of Action of Churches Together in Scotland, to be held on Wednesday 26th October from in Calder Parish Church, Coatbridge. The Service is designed as an Act of Praise, Prayer, Reflection and Re-Commitment, coinciding with the ACTS Members' Meeting in the nearby Conforti Centre. For details, see poster on noticeboard or www.acts-scotland.org.
Thursday 27th October 2011, 7 pm Central Baptist Church, Ward Road, Dundee Olympic Torch Event. As part of the 'More Than Gold' programme in support of the work of churches throughout the UK for the Olympics and Paralympics in London next summer, a meeting is being held in connection with the visit to Dundee of the Olympic Torch. The Rev Mary Patterson plans to attend and will be pleased to be joined by any members of the congregation who may be interested and available.
For 'More Than Gold' news, see www.methodist.org.uk, www.london2012.com and www.morethangold.org.uk/.
Thursday 27th October 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” “Dig Deeper” Group
Friday 28th October 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 29th October 2011, 10 am Dundee Methodist Church Café Service setting out - helpers welcome!
Saturday 29th October 2011, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Music at St Paul's Cathedral: the weekly series of lunchtime concerts continues with music by Nicholas Nowicki (piano). Tickets - £4 / £3 / £2 at the door; refreshments after. See poster on noticeboard or www.stpaulscathedraldundee.org.
Friday 4th November 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 5th November 2011 Meadowside St Paul’s Complex “Singing the Reformation” Exhibition. The Exhibition will include displays of the famous 8 extant Partbooks, illustrations of the life and work of Thomas Wode (the preserver of this music), the role of psalm-singing before & after the Reformation, and its continuing influence.
Sunday 6th November 2011, 3 pm Meadowside St Paul’s Complex Jane Dawson (John Laing Professor of Reformation History, Edinburgh University) will give a PowerPoint talk on “Singing the Reformation”, followed by a metrical psalm-singing session ('sing through' for choir folk at 2pm - “choristers invited”)
Tuesday 8th November 2011, 7 pm University of Dundee Tower Extension Lecture Theatre “Muslim and Christian Perspectives”: inter-faith seminar. Sarah Snyder (Christian ) and Rebecca Masterton (Muslim) will lead a sharing of thoughts and experiences under the heading “Women”. There will be opportunity for questions and answers; refreshments will be provided.
Friday 11th November 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 12th November 2011, 10.45am-3.45pm Dunblane District Policy Committee
Saturday 12th November 2011, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Music at St Paul's Cathedral: the weekly series of lunchtime concerts continues with music by the Strathmore Singers. Tickets - £4 / £3 / £2 at the door; refreshments after. See poster on noticeboard or www.stpaulscathedraldundee.org.
Monday 14th November 2011, 7 pm University of Abertay Dundee Inter Faith Association Annual General Meeting. A warm welcome and invitation to attend is extended to all interested.
Wednesday 16th November 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Worship Group open meeting; a warm welcome is given to all interested in our worship life. Discussion will include planning for the Advent / Christmas season and looking ahead to the Café Service at the end of January. Any suggestions, comments, material or offers to participate in worship may be made to 'tricia Laurie (Convener), the Minister, a Dundee Local Preacher or Church Steward. People willing to read the Scripture passages in Sunday worship are asked to contact Jenny Easson.
Thursday 17th November 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Bible Reading Group
Friday 18th November 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 19th November 2011, 9.30am to 4pm St Mary's Centre, Kinnoull, Perth “Volunteering in Faith: Obligation or Joy?”
An invitation is extended to ecumenical partners to this Conference organised by the Scottish Episcopal Church's Church in Society Committee. The Keynote Speaker, Anne Morrissey, is a free-lance community theologian, lecturer and author, who has worked in the social responsibility field for many years. There will also be interactive and creative workshops on aspects of volunteering.
Booking now closed.
Saturday 19th November 2011, 9.30am to 4pm St Peter's Free Church, St Peter Street, Dundee SOLAS Conference, on the theme “Being Human”, with speakers addressing issues of Human Freedom, Human Communication, and Human Sexuality. There will also be four seminars on topics as “Discovering your Community” and “Everyday Evangelism - living the missional life”. See www.solas-cpc.org or contact Tom Penman.
Saturday 19th November 2011, 10am - 1pm Broughty Ferry New Kirk, New Kirk Halls, (Queen St / St Vincent St) Broughty Ferry New Kirk Christmas Fayre
Tuesday 22nd November 2011, 2 pm Broughty Baptist Hall, St Vincent Street Broughty Ferry Churches Group
Wednesday 23rd November 2011, 7pm Dundee Methodist Church, upstairs Open Circuit Meeting at which there will be discussion on the future life and working of the Circuit and District, including a report from each of the Circuit's five churches. Encouragement is given to as many as possible to attend this important meeting. If you are unable to attend, please make your views known to the Minister or any member of the Circuit Meeting. (Dundee members are Tom P, Heather, Alan, David, 'tricia, Lorna).
Thursday 24th November 2011, 6pm St Peter's Free Church, St Peter Street, Dundee The David Jack Memorial Lecture. The speaker is Dr John Patrick on 'Molecular Romance: Is there more to life than science?' Details at www.solas-cpc.org.
Thursday 24th November 2011, 7.30pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” 'Dig Deeper' Group
Friday 25th November 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time. An especial invitation is extended this week as it is the turn of the joint Episcopal / Methodist Team to provide the soups!
Saturday 26th November 2011, 10am - 3pm St Luke's & Queen Street Church, Broughty Ferry Broughty Ferry Churches Group 'Quiet Day'.
Saturday 26th November 2011, 10am - 12 noon St Stephen's & West Church, Broughty Ferry Christmas Fair
Saturday 26th November 2011, 1 pm St Paul's Cathedral, 1 High Street, Dundee Music at St Paul's Cathedral: the weekly series of lunchtime concerts continues with music by Joseph Fleetwood (piano). Tickets - £4 / £3 / £2 at the door; refreshments after. See poster on noticeboard or www.stpaulscathedraldundee.org.
Friday 2nd December 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Friday 2nd December 2011, 7.30pm St James' Church, Fort Street, Broughty Ferry (by Lifeboat Jetty) Impromptu Singers Christmas Concert; tickets at the door. Further details from David Easson.
Saturday 3rd December 2011 Stirling District Policy Committee meeting
Saturday 3rd December 2011, 10am - 12noon Barnhill St Margaret's Church, Invermark Terraace, Broughty Ferry Quiet Morning
Saturday 3rd December 2011, 7pm Edzell Parish Church The Samuel Chorus Christmas Concert; donations £6, including light refreshments. Further details from David Easson.
Sunday 4th December 2011, 6.30pm Dundee West Parish Church (venue 21 on map) The Samuel Chorus Christmas Concert; donations £6, including light refreshments. Further details from David Easson.
Monday 5th December 2011, 7 pm Dundee Methodist Church Circuit Preachers' Meeting
Friday 9th December 2011, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Saturday 10th December 2011, c11am Dundee Methodist Church Christmas Tree Decoration: this year's Tree is scheduled to arrive in Marketgait c.10.30am next Saturday and be set up ready for decoration thereafter. A warm invitation is extended to all who wish to come and join in its decoration to do so from c11am - hot drinks will be available to sustain workers, onlookers, artistic advisers, encouragers …….. anyone else who happens to arrive!
Sunday 11th December 2011, 7pm to 4pm Caird Hall, Dundee Dundee Choral Union Christmas Concert, including Fauré's “Requiem” and seasonal works by Poulenc, Finzi, and Vaughan Williams, plus a selection of Christmas carols. Tickets are available from David Easson, Denise & Andy Jackson or from the Caird Hall at the door on the night.
Thursday 15th December 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Bible Reading Group
Thursday 22nd December 2011, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Dig Deeper Group
Monday 16th January 2012, 7.30pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Circuit Leadership Team
Tuesday 17th January 2012, 10.30am Dundee Methodist Church, upstairs Plan-making Group
Thursday 19th January 2012, 7.30pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Finance and Property Committee
Friday 20th January 2012, 11.30am - 1.15pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Service, incorporating Christian Aid Lunch at 12noon - 1pm.
Saturday 21st January 2012, 2.30pm Dunblane Cathedral Service of Thanksgiving for Scottish Churches House. ACTS and Scottish Friends of Ecumenism are hosting an Act of Worship to express thanks for the 50 years of work and witness through Scottish Churches House Dunblane. An invitation is given to all Friends, supporters and users of SCH. If you hope to attend, it would be helpful to notify ACTS via joanpennycook@acts-scotland.org; tel 01259 215964.
Sunday 22nd January 1-4pm, Tuesday 24th to Thursday 26th 12-1pm, plus Wednesday 25th 4-7pm Marryat Hall, City Square Anne Frank Exhibition: A History for Today. Forming part of Scotland's national commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day 2012 (Thursday 26th January).
Tuesday 24th January 2012, 7.30pm Broughty Ferry New Kirk Hall “Scots Night” in aid of StAR Fund (St Aidan's Restoration) tickets £5Plan-making Group
Friday 27th January 2012, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Friday 27th - Sunday 29th January 2012 to 4pm North Road Methodist Church, Durham National Methodist Students' Conference 2012 on the theme “Being followers of Jesus”. Speakers are to include Eunice Attwood (who joined in leading our worship during her Vice-Presidential year), Ruth Gee (Chair of the Darlington District), and Roger Walton (Chair of the West Yorkshire District). For details of venue, price & “what to bring”, see www.durhammethsoc.webs.com. Mary Patterson also has details.
Wednesday 1st February 2012, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church Worship Group
Friday 3rd February 2012, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Wednesday 8th February 2012, 7.30 pm Dundee Methodist Church, “L” Church Council
Wednesday 8th February 2012, 7.30 pm Caird Hall Organ Recital: by Daniel Moult “Dazzling masterworks for organ” - tickets from Dundee City Box office, www.dundeebox.co.uk.
Friday 10th February 2012, 12 noon - 1 pm YMCA 151 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry (opposite “M&S Food”) (map) Broughty Ferry Churches Group Christian Aid lunch. Soup (choice from 3 or more) is served with bread & cheese, followed by coffee (plus occasional shortbread!) for £2, in support of this ecumenical aid, relief and development charity. A warm welcome is given to all to come and share food and fellowship regularly or from time to time.
Friday 24th February 2012, 10am to 4pm Royal Scots Club, Abercromby Place, Edinburgh “Without Words; Creative Communication” - a One-Day Workshop run by 'Faith in Older People', seeking to address, from a spiritual perspective, aspects of communication when living and working with people suffering from dementia.
The facilitators will be Kate Allan, a psychologist whose interests include communication creativity and wellbeing in dementia, and John Killick, a writer and champion of the role of art for people with dementia.
Cost £65. Registration via
  • booking form (see Vestibule table);
  • contact Faith in Older People, 21a Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 5EL;
  • email info@fiop.org.uk;
  • tel: 0131 346 7981.
Saturday February 25th February 2012, 11am coffee / 11.30am start to 3.45pm Central Edinburgh Methodist Church, 25 Nicolson Square, Edinburgh EH8 9BX “Holiness and Risk” Event
This day event is for all interested and especially as a continuation for any who attended previous H&R Days. The programme will include a mix of sharing stories, exploring resources, worship, table fellowship - with fun and laughter as essential ingredients!
  • Cancellation notification (for bad weather!): 9am on Thursday 23rd February
  • Overnight hospitality and travel expenses offered.

Please advise Fiona Inglis, District Administrator, if you wish to attend by
Wednesday 29th February 2012, 4pm to 8pm (including meal together) The Bield at Blackruthven Invitation to meet Ann Morisy. Scotland District Learning & Development Forum is hosting an open discussion to be resourced by Ann Morisy. Ann, then visiting Scotland, is well-known as an exciting and encouraging speaker on the churches' engagements with communities, and has written widely on this, including “Journeying Out: a new approach to Christian mission”. To register, please contact the District Administrator, Fiona Inglis, on fiona@methodistchurch.plus.com or 01786 820295 before Friday 27th January.
Thursday 22nd to Saturday 24th March 2012 Gardyne Theatre, Dundee College “Mother of All The Peoples” : a return of the play celebrating the life and work of Mary Slessor. Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) - see noticeboard.
Friday 23rd March 2012, 10am to 4pm Ignatian Spirituality Centre, 35 Scott Street, Glasgow G3 6PE “Without Words; Creative Communication” - a One-Day Workshop run by 'Faith in Older People', seeking to address, from a spiritual perspective, aspects of communication when living and working with people suffering from dementia.
The facilitators will be Kate Allan, a psychologist whose interests include communication creativity and wellbeing in dementia, and John Killick, a writer and champion of the role of art for people with dementia.
Cost £65. Registration via
  • booking form (see Vestibule table);
  • contact Faith in Older People, 21a Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh EH12 5EL;
  • email info@fiop.org.uk;
  • tel: 0131 346 7981.
Saturday 24th March 2012, 4pm to 8pm (including meal together) Allan Park South Church, Dumbarton Road, Stirling FK8 2QJ, with further events in Holy Trinity and 'the Smith' The Drummond Trust Stirling Conference: 'Ian Masson Fraser'.
“Ian Fraser is arguably Scotland's greatest living theologian, whose theology is lived out in action, prayer and poetry. This Conference provides a rare opportunity to explore in the round the ways in which Ian's gifts of thought and language have expressed themselves in a unique witness for our times ...” Contributors include Ian himself, Kathy Galloway, Elizabeth Templeton, Tim Duffy, Douglas Galbraith, Alison Jack and Elspeth King.
Cost (incl refreshments & buffet lunch); £10 / £8 concessions. Early booking is advised, contact:
31 March - 8 April 2012 Various routes to Lindisfarne Northern Cross Pilgrimage Lindisfarne. Planning is well under way for the 2012 Easter Pilgrimage, described as an “ecumenical long walk for worship, prayer and fellowship”. It has had a traditional appeal among student populations, but no doubt is supported also more widely! To learn more or register - individually or as a group - contact northcross@northerncross.co.uk or (for tweeters) http://twitter.com/northerncross,co,uk or (for Facebook users) http:// www.facebook.com/northern.cross.pilgrimage.
Saturday 12th May 2012 City of Edinburgh Methodist Church, Nicolson Square Methodist Women in Britain (MWiB) Launch. The Scotland roadshow, one of a series, starting from this autumn, arranged to inaugurate MWiB, the successor movement to Network. For more information - including details of earlier roadshows in England -contact admin@mwib.org.uk - website “coming soon”.
Thursday 15th March 2012, 7 pm Dundee Methodist Church Pastoral Committee