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Public Issues Newsletter 7: Faith & Public Issues as addressed by the Joint Public Issues Team of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church working together on public issues.
Synod Day - Selection of Photographs: Photographs taken at Synod Day. Others will be added as received.
Glasgow Area Council: Minute of final meeting 9 May 2007.
Public Issues Newsletter - 6: Faith & Public Issues as addressed by the Joint Public Issues Team of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church working together on public issues.
SCYF Reunion: Former members of the Scottish Congregational Youth Fellowship met in Glasgow on Thursday 13 June on the occsion of the brief return of former member Alec Abraham from New Zealand with his son. Photographs herewith.
Visit by HRH Duke of York to the Kirk of St Nicholas, Uniting: Prince Andrew, Duke of York, acting as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, took time off from official duties to visit Aberdeen on Wednesday 23 May and, in particular, the Kirk of St Nicholas, Uniting. Photographs of visit herewith.
How They Love One Another: Statement signed by Leaders and Representatives of Glasgow Churches on 17 May 2007 in support of Anti-Sectarianism.
Final Minute of March Synod Meeting at Saughtonhall URC: including Report from Synod Pastoral Committee on beginning discussion of ministerial deployment; debate and resolutions on Trident; Report on Sexuality; Report and Resolutions on Sannox Centre; etc.
The Life of Jesus Christ: Scotland's premier outdoor theatre event. Venues - Dundas Castle 13-17 June 2007; Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow 22-23 June 2007.
Israel Palestine - Where Now?: A day for activists - Tuesday 12 June 2007 - Church House, Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT: Commitment for Life.
Debt, Trade and Aid with Kenneth Kaunda: Public Meeting and discussion - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday 21 May 2007.
Chaste: Downloadable resources in preparation for Not for Sale Sunday - 20 May 2007.
Public Issues Newsletter 5 - May 2007: Faith & Public Issues as addressed by the Joint Public Issues Team of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church working together on public issues.
Re-opening of Duke Street United Reformed Church: An interesting case study - a future solution?
International Ministry Exchange Opportunities: Information on International Ministry Exchanges which provide opportunities for both church professionals and their families. The use of Education for Ministry 3 (EM3)and Belonging to the World Church (BWC) grants may be valid for exchanges, but that decision always remains in the hands of United Reformed Church Synod Training Officers. It is important to note, however, that BWC grants will not be approved without the completion of the exchange covenant and Denominational Authorisation Forms.
World Alliance of Reformed Churches: How well do you know your Church family? Information on WARC from executive director of communications
Cuba Report: Augmented report received from Revd Carolyn Smyth following presentation at March Synod.
Public Issues Newsletter 4 - March 2007: Faith & Public Issues as addressed by the Joint Public Issues Team of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church working together on public issues.
West Area Council Minute: miniute of meeting of 3 March 2007
Bulletin 12 In:tentional Church: WALK ON - The Synod's Day:
Trident - UK nuclear weapons at a crossroads: Bulletin from Decade to Overcome Violence 2001-2010.
Public Issues Newsletter 3 - February 2007: Faith & Public Issues as addressed by the Joint Public Issues Team of the Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church working together on public issues.
SYNOD CALENDAR 2007: Dates of meetings of Area Councils, Committees & Synod in 2007.
Public Issues Newsletter 2 - December 2006: Faith &Public Issues as addressed by the Joint Public Issues Team of The Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church working together on public issues.
Holyrood Manifesto Series: Scotland's policy programme 2007-2011 - nine one-day events, January to March 2007 in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
Faith in Community Seminars: Detail of Seminars to be held through january 2007 in Coventry, Middlesborough and Taunton.
Final Minutes: Synod Meeting 15-17 September 2006 held in Tulliallan Police College.
An Intentional Church Bulletin 10: as prepared and circulated by the focus group - Synod Day 23 June 2007 in Perth: What's it all about?
Public Issues Newsletter 1 - November 2006: Faith & Public Issues as addressed by the Joint Public Issues Team of The Baptist Union of Great Britain, The Methodist Church and The United Reformed Church working together on public issues.
Holy City: the monthly city centre space for certainty and doubt, praising and questioning God, discovering the value of conversation,
silence, scripture, song and symbol. Holy City focuses on realities of choice, lifestyle, personal agenda and relevance of faith in city
life today. The first half explores the theme, the second half reflects this in contemporary, participative worship. Holy City is enabled b
y the Wild Goose Resource Group and an assortment of citizens. Venue - Renfield St Stephen's Church, Bath Street, Glasgow at 7.00 p.m.
on dates specified.
CEAS Newsletter October 2006: With details of CORE Skills Workshop in Glasgow on 18 November, 2006. on
Northern Area Council: Minute of meeting of 30 September 2006 in Nairn URC.
South Area Council: Minute of meeting of 27 September 2006 in Stonehouse URC.
Glasgow Area Council: Minute of meeting of 16 August 2006 in Barrhead URC.
Set All Free: Bi-centenary of Abolition of Slavery Act - downloadable worship material for use by churches planning a bicentenary commemoration service next year.
An Intentional Church Bulletin 9: as prepared and circulated by the focus group - after synod - MOVING ON
An Intentional Church Bulletin 8: as prepared and circulated by the focus group - This Autumn: in three movements
Advertisement for Synod Moderator - North Western Synod: to serve from 1 September 2007
An Intentional Church Bulletin 7: as prepared and circulated by the focus group - Soundings from Cuba
Christian Aid Appeal: Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East.
Glasgow Area Council: Minute of May 2006 meeting in Giffnock URC
An Intentional Church Bulletin 6: as prepared and circulated by the focus group - Northern Area Council: five churches - five ideas
An Intentional Church Bulletin 5: as prepared and circulated by the focus group - "stirring the porridge".
Final Minutes: Synod Meeting of 11 March 2006 held in Nairn United Reformed Church
Church & Society Committee Issues 2006: List provided by committee of issues currently being tackled in this year's programme.
An Intentional Church Bulletin 4: as prepared and circulated by the Synod Moderator - what happens next and how to take your conversations forward.
THE FOLLOWING FOUR DOCUMENTS WILL BE PART OF THE PAPERS BEING PREPARED FOR MARCH SYNOD'S DISCUSSION ON STRUCTURES:
Structures Section 1 - An Overview: General introduction, rehearsing history of process so far and introducing elements of change.
Structures Section 2 - The Meetings of Synod: Outlining the proposedtructure of Synod.
Structures Section 3 - Synod Committees: Proposals for reorganising committee structures and operation.
Functions Within a New Synod of Scotland: Outlining Synod functions in the light of possible removal of Area Councils (decision to be taken by General Assembly this year).
Glasgow Area Council minute of meeting on 8 February 2006: main issues -
Synod of Scotland Calendar for 2006: Dates of meetings of Synod, Committees and Area Councils.
An Intentional Church Bulletin No 3: as prepared and circulated by the Synod Moderator - an update for 2006. Please plan to be at one or more of the road shows.
An Intentional Church Bulletin No 2: as prepared and circulated by the Synod Moderator, giving dates and venues for road shows in January & February 2006.
Preventing Extremism: Submission made jointly by the URC Church & Society and Inter-Faith Relations committees, in response to a Home Office consultation Preventing Extremism Together - Places of Worship.
Storytelling & Spirituality: Connecting to the Source: Details of presentation and workshops for event at St George West Church, Shandwick Place, Edinburgh on Saturday 3 December 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
A Time of Hope: Reflections through Advent 2005
Free leaflet published by ACTS. PDF.
South Area Council Minute of November Meeting: Main issues - Welcome to Stewart Cutler, YCWDO; General Assembly Resolutions; Appointment of Area Ecumenical Representative.
Walled Gardens and Suitcases: Report of a recent ecumenical conference on Iona by John Sanderson, PDF
An Intentional Church: Bulletin No 1 as prepared and circulated by the Synod Moderator
Northern Area Council Minute of October Meeting: Minute of meeting held in Nairn URC on 15 October 2005
Complete Minute of Synod Meeting 16-18 September 2005: Main issues - An Intentional Church and associated resolutions; Report of Glasgow Area Council Resolution Task Group and associated resolutions; Presentation on Copyright & Data Protection; Committee reports; Report of Theological Reflector.
Church & Society Report to September Synod: covering work of committee throughout 2004-2005
