Category: News

All We Can update

The latest newsletter reports that, in addition to addressing the impact of Covid 19, the Methodist Relief and Development charity has continued its work with and to support communities addressing drought and water-supply issues in Zimbabwe; the rebuilding of Rohingya refugees’ homes after a fire in the Kutupalong Camp in Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh; relief & rehabilitation from the August earthquake in Haiti; and restoration after cyclones’ devastation affected over 3 million people across southern Africa.

See the blog for more details and articles.

Advent Reflections

Nativity, a painting by Dr He Qi – a Chinese artist living in California, USA.

Nativity, a painting by Dr He Qi – a Chinese artist living in California, USA.

The Methodist Church is producing short reflections on video for Advent. See those posted to date. The Reflection for 5th December is by Rev Mark Slaney, chair of the Scottish District.

 

Community Fridge, Broughty Ferry

Following a discussion last year in Broughty Ferry Churches Group leading to contact with the Ferry Community Council, Rotary, and other local groups & individuals, a Steering Group has been formed for a Ferry Community Fridge project. Work is in the preparatory stages but it is hoped a Community Fridge will be “up and running” as soon as feasible.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Broughty Ferry

The Week of Payer for Christian Unity will be marked with an online Act of Worship, using liturgical material from Churches in the Middle East on the theme “We saw the star”- this is likely to be on Saturday 22nd January from 10.15 am (for 10.30 am start). All are welcome – more details to follow.

Show your Heart for Asylum Seekers

The Nationality and Borders Bill is continuing to progress through the House of Commons. At the next stage, expected to begin in the coming weeks, MPs will have the chance to offer and vote on amendments to the bill.

JPIT have produced a new campaign pack to help you:

  • Raise your voice on the bill to Show Your Heart for asylum seekers and refugees
  • Work directly with your MP to influence them to vote for amendments

The resources help individuals and churches to prepare, pray, persuade and participate around the bill.

Click here to find our Show Your Heart Campaign Pack

OPEN Worship Consultation

Tuesday 9th November 10 am –  (zoom).

Following this week’s Church Council decision to hold a public Act of Worship every Sunday at 11 am from the start of December, it is necessary to make provision for this in our current & foreseeable circumstances.  There will also be thought about worship during Advent (28 November-).

The meeting is open to all; if you have comments, suggestions, material or apologies) please contact Sue Commander as Worship Consultation Convener (contact info in Church Directory).