revealed 13 April 2024
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Following the success of our three Celebrating Calling occasions held to this point – attended by over forty folks – the In direction of Ministry group is now excited to ship the following advert within the collection and the primary face-to-face advert in 2024.
Final yr we met friends in Hamilton and Aberdeen and in mid-February this yr we supplied an internet model, particularly geared toward these dwelling additional afield. This time, we’re going to rejoice the Calling in Torrens throughout the Presbytery of Glasgow however making an allowance for the geography of the totally different Presbyteries, reachable from the Clyde and from the west finish of Perth, from the north finish of South West Aileen. .
As at all times the celebratory calling is for anybody contemplating ministry throughout the Church of Scotland, whether or not it flows out of conviction or, up to now, solely the faintest inkling. And though these classes are particularly for individuals who need to take into consideration our nationally acknowledged ministries – Readers, Diaconal Ministry, Ordained Native Ministry or the Ministry of Phrase and Sacrament – the door is open to those that need to take into consideration service extra usually. There should be no readability on what that may appear like.
Along with offering alternatives for questions and solutions and one-on-one conversations, the occasion will characteristic shows and group classes by which the group will:
- Cowl the discernment course of and its 4 ‘E’s – discover, search, consider, enter
- Define the ideas and practicalities of how we choose and put together folks for ministry
- Look to encourage friends by introducing us to a wide range of folks, a few of whom themselves have not too long ago been by this course of and are actually in ministry in a technique or one other.
The occasion (which is free to attend) is happening on Saturday 11 Could, beginning with espresso at 10.30am and ending with worship and prayer on departure at 2.30pm. The venue is Torrance Parish Church on the north facet of Glasgow. You’ll be able to specific curiosity and register to return by emailing ministry@churchofscotland.org.uk. Upon receipt of such e mail, we are going to ship all obligatory data.
? Even quickly? On this occasion comes the ‘What have you ever acquired to lose?’ Division We need to meet with you to handle questions and considerations, and most significantly, to listen to from you about what you assume God is doing in your life.
May ministry be for you? Here is your likelihood to take step one to search out out.