Notices - Sunday 17th October
Holiday Tweenies
11:00-11.50 in downstairs hall for children aged 3-7.
Creche
11.00 in upstairs hall for children up to age 2.
No Sunday School this Sunday due to school holiday.
Monday Toddler Group
On holiday until 25th October.
Monday 18th October 7.00pm
Deacons’ Court on Zoom.
Wednesday 20th October 7.30pm
English Prayer Meeting
In the Seminary and on Zoom.
Thursday 21st October 7.30pm
Gaelic Prayer Meeting In the Seminary, led by Rev James Macdonald
Services next Sunday - 24th October
11am English Service (Church): Rev Kenneth I. Macleod
11am Gaelic Service (Seminary): Rev James Maciver
6.30pm English Service (Church): Rev James Maciver
Rev James Maciver is on holiday until Friday 22nd October.
For any pastoral issues arising during this time, please contact your district elder in the first instance.
Free Church of Scotland Job Vacancies
Camps Coordinator
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person to join our team of committed staff in the Free Church offices in Edinburgh to help in the efficient planning and administration of the camps programme.
The Camps Coordinator will have frequent contact with people from across the Church, including ministers, volunteer leaders and parents. The post holder will be highly organised and self-motivated and have a passion for supporting work amongst children and young people.
There is an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 for the post holder to demonstrate a firm Christian commitment. As such, the successful candidate will be a Christian with an active commitment and sympathetic to the values, aims and ethos of the Free Church.
A Job Description and Application Form can be obtained from the Free Church website or from Sharon Fraser, PA to the CEO, by email to [email protected].
The closing date for applications is Monday 25th October at 4pm. Interviews are expected to be held in Edinburgh on Friday 29th October.
Finance Assistant
The Free Church of Scotland is looking to appoint a capable Finance Assistant to join our team of committed staff in the Church Offices to help with the efficient finance administration for the denomination.
The successful applicant will be part of a small Finance Team, and will have regular contact with other staff, ministers, treasurers, and suppliers. The post holder will be highly organised and self-motivated and have a desire to manage Church finances well.
A Job Description and Application Form can be obtained from the Free Church website or from Sharon Fraser, PA to the CEO, by email to [email protected].
The closing date for applications is Monday 1st November at 4pm. Interviews are expected to be held in Edinburgh on Tuesday 9th November.
Binding Brokenness: Bible-based trauma healing
We invite you to join our small group to bring healing to wounds of the heart from trauma and loss. The group is led by trained facilitators. Together we will make a confidential and safe place for participants to:
* Discover what the Bible says about suffering
* Learn about trauma and its effects
* Explore any trauma or loss you may be carrying
* Release some of the emotional pain you may be carrying
* Help you get unstuck, reconnected, and ready to move on with life
* Build resilience for the future
If you suffer from hopelessness, ongoing sadness or exhaustion, unexplained anger, flashbacks, being overwhelmed, feelings of isolation or unprocessed grief, whatever the source, this small group may be for you.
Dates: Tuesdays 2.00pm-4.00pm, weekly from 2nd November to 14th Dec.
Location: The Shed, 11 Francis Street.
Cost: Voluntary donation of £5 for materials.
Booking is essential.
For more information or to book, please contact:
Joanna George at [email protected]
Mairianne Campbell at [email protected]
