Posted in Blog, Church, tagged satire, Taking the Episcopalian, Tisec on July 5, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Many, many moons ago, when I was a serious theological student at Tisec some of us created a spoof magazine called Taking the Episcopalian. Much of it was created in the back of the class and other times in the pub. (Ok, I was not such a serious theological student.) And oh, what fun we [...]
Posted in Church, Events, tagged Bridge Builders, Church, Facilitation, Mediation, Mennonites, Training on July 4, 2008 | No Comments »
Just back from a 5-day course with Bridge Builders on Mediation and Facilitation in the Church. (Bridge Builders are part of the London Mennonite Church and their ‘thing’ is peacemaking and mediation.) Never have I been on such an intensive course which left me feeling quite so exhausted. Each day felt like three and I [...]
Posted in Church, tagged Silent Auction, St Mark's Portobello on June 29, 2008 | 10 Comments »
St Mark’s Portobello held its first Silent Auction for many a year yesterday and it was a wash-out. Few people turned up despite posters round Portie and much publicity in church. As a result there were many bargains to be had which was quite soul destroying really. Great items went for a £1 and many, [...]
Posted in Church, tagged Edinburgh Diocese, Lambeth, Website on June 26, 2008 | No Comments »
Edinburgh Diocese has launched a new website. You can find it here. It was designed by Justin who also does the SEC website. It’s nice to have that sort of design continuity. And what an improvement on the last one! This one fits on my screen, for a start.
You will also find on it the [...]
Posted in Church, tagged Chernobyl children on June 25, 2008 | No Comments »
Spent the morning in church with 13 children from Chernobyl and their teachers. This is the third year this group have been coming to Portie for a month to stay with host families. The belief is that with good food and medical treatment that will improve their health dramatically and help counteract the effects of [...]
Posted in Church, tagged Boiler on June 23, 2008 | 15 Comments »
Now, take heed, little blog-flock - this story is sure to run and run…
For some time now, it has been evident that the Boiler at the Rectory is on its last legs. Several repairs have indicated that spare parts are no longer available and it is reckoned that it won’t last another winter. It is [...]
Posted in Church, tagged children, Growing Season, magic on June 22, 2008 | 10 Comments »
Last day of the Sunday School year and Family Service this morning so it was all go. We launched our Growing Season project, thanks to Mother Kimberly, and all took away our plant pots to fill with a pound a week. This week our spiritual growth task is to read a Gospel and I’m looking [...]
Posted in Church, tagged CMD, discipleship, LCM, lifelong learning, Ministry on June 18, 2008 | 5 Comments »
Last night our Mission and Ministry committee met to discuss Ministry Review as part of our 2008/9 goals. A few issues arose for discussion and, as ever, I’d appreciate your input folks…
The first question we discussed was:
What do we in Edinburgh Diocese mean by ‘ministry’ and how does it relate to ‘discipleship’?
I realise that we [...]
Posted in Church, tagged Poem, puffin on June 16, 2008 | No Comments »
Thanks to John for this one…
St Kildan Congregation” by Derick Thomson
The fulmars are on Stac an Armainn,
living in comradeship,
their eggs keep their hold on the rock,
dancers on tip-toe,
and eternity wells up
at the foot of the rock cliffs.
The solan on Soay
fondles the gannet’s throat
the eye stares straight into space,
its beak teaches the Parables,
each one on its [...]
Posted in Church, Events, tagged Bishop Gene Robinson, Festival of Spirituality and Peace, Gay, Lambeth on June 16, 2008 | 2 Comments »
You may have heard of Bishop Gene Robinson. He is a good and caring priest but that’s not why he is famous. Bishop Gene is famous (and ostracised) because he is a gay man in a loving and committed relationship. For those outwith church circles, like my children and their friends, this is not a [...]
