On 10 December 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the first global enunciation of human rights was adopted. So, every 10 December we celebrate Human Rights Day. Why should its anniversary matter to us Methodists?
The latest edition of Connexion is now out. Entitled ‘Cutting Edge’, it includes items about a hairdressing salon, a soft play area, work with the Deaf community and many other articles.
The Circuit Invitation Committee, jointly appointed by all the present Scotland Circuits, is delighted that following a Stationing Matching Visit on 14th-16th November we extended an invitation to the Revd David Bidnell who was equally delighted to accept it.
This appointment will include pastoral charge of the following Methodist Churches: Arbroath, East of Scotland (Blairgowrie, Dundee, Perth) and Montrose.
We look forward to welcoming David and Fiona to the newly formed Scotland Circuit in September 2025. All subject to the affirmation of the Methodist Conference next summer.
In addition to offerings for the work of the Methodist Church, from 15th December, there will be a second plate for donations towards community outreach by St Luke’s Episcopal Church, Downfield. Their Food Bank is now closed, following withdrawal of external funding; however, it has been agreed that Dundee Methodists be invited to support the continuing Clothes Bank and associated café, especially given its provision of “a warm cosy space in winter”.
On Sunday 8th December, as in recent years, there will be a United Service for the East of Scotland Church’s 3 congregations in Perth; this will be followed by a Christmas Lunch. Please contact Jenny, Liz or Lorna before 1st December if you would like to go to this meal. A donation of £7 per head is requested.
