Category: News

For men

In good condition

• Tracksuit bottoms or casual trousers
• T- shirts
• Jumpers, sweatshirts or similar.

New

• Boxer shorts or pants
• Socks

Also required are adapters from a two pinned to a three pinned UK

If anyone is having a tidy up or clear out and has any of these items that they would like to donate we would be very grateful. If you are able to help or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact

Jill Oakley on 07796168140 or Graham McKee on 07802527223.

Thank you.

The Inaugural Service of the Scotland Circuit and Circuit Welcome Service for the Revds David Bidnell and Daniel George will take place on Sunday 31st August at Dunblane Cathedral at 3.30pm. We look forward to celebrating the start of the Scotland Circuit and welcoming new ministers. The preacher will be the President of the Conference, Revd Richard Andrew.

Those meeting by zoom on Wednesday

• Took the decision that the second offerings plate – the community outreach plate – would be for donations to support the work of the Women’s Hub in Dundee. This would initially be for a year and subject to review thereafter.
• Discussed worship in June and July when Roseangle is unavailable. It was agreed that, if at all possible, a fortnightly pattern of meeting together be adopted, viz
  • 1 June General Church Meeting united service in Perth
  • join worship locally or with suggested congregation – June 8th, 23rd, July 5th, 20^th
  • gathering together on June 15, 29^th, July 13^th, 27^th.
  • resumption of worship in Roseangle – August 3^rd

Various suggestions for venues and formats are being taken forward, including the Botanics, V&A, use of homes . Details of the ‘programme’ to follow asap.

• Noted that Andrew Baker’s last effective official appointment will be the commemoration of the ADP Circuit in Perth on the afternoon of Saturday 2^nd August, also observed as his ‘farewell’. The Rev David Bidnell is expcted to move into the new Manse during July-August. A Service to mark the start of the Scotland Circuit and welcome incoming Ministers will be held on 31^st August – location etc to be announced.
• Heard an update from Liz about the Scottish Methodist Gathering in Dundee in 2026.

Join Christian Aid and their partners on the 24^th of each month (7-8pm) on Teams as we continue to pray for peace in the Middle East. On 24 May we’ll welcome Laurie Jubran, artist, theologian and tour guide based in Nazareth. Sign up for the Prayers for Peace webinar link. 

Christian Aid Week is nearly here! Join us for seven days to make a difference against global poverty.

The climate crisis is ravaging the farms of Indigenous communities in Guatemala. As plants die, food becomes scarce. But with specialist training, Aurelia’s leading her community to grow resilient crops, make fertiliser, and conserve water. By taking her learning back to her community, Aurelia is holding hope in her hands.

Learn more about the stories by visiting our website

The Spring 2025 edition is now out

Read about how Methodist communities are serving their neighbourhoods … online, in South America, in their town or village

The situation following the earthquake in Myanmar remains desperate. More than 3,400 people have died and
hundreds of people are still missing. Many more have no access to the safe shelter, clean water, food and
medical care they need to survive. The Methodist Church in Britain remains in contact with our partner, the
Methodist Church Upper Myanmar, offering prayers and solidarity.

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) has launched an appeal to help with the relief effort. Christian Aid (of which the Methodist Church was a founding partner) is one of the 15 leading aid charities that make up the DEC.
Find out more about the appeal and donate here