Notices
Induction Service - Fraserburgh - March 20, 19:30
FAPLT Update
Here is an update from the recent FAPLT meeting.
Church of Scotland Learning - Update
Please find the the latest Church of Scotland Learning Presbytery Newsletter here.
The current edition highlights:
- our newest and updated resources: Conversations in Purpose, Vows of Ordination and Finding and Sustaining Your Voice.
- results from our recent evaluations: a summary of what we’ve been learning from our members.
- building connections: opportunities to connect with us and wider connections we are making across the church.
As a team, we are always keen to connect with Church of Scotland members, hearing about what matters to them in their contexts and introducing them to the resources Church of Scotland Learning has to offer. There are a number of ways we can connect with you in your Presbytery, including:
A Conversation | connect with the team for an introductory conversation about your learning and training needs.
A Presentation | a short online presentation introducing Church of Scotland Learning to your Presbytery.
A Taster Session | an online or in-person session giving people a ‘taste’ of Church of Scotland Learning.
A Presbytery Conference workshop | an in-depth and specifically tailored workshop for your Presbytery.
If you’d like to learn more about what we can offer your Presbytery in 2026, you can email us via learning@churchofscotland.org.uk .
Searching for the Junior and Senior BBC Young Choristers
Songs of Praise and Radio 2 are searching for the Junior and Senior BBC Young Choristers of the Year 2026!
Entries are now being accepted for this year’s BBC Young Chorister of the Year event, which will be recorded in July at Hallé St Peter’s in Manchester.
Eligible singers will be aged 10–17 and will enjoy singing sacred music of any genre, whether as part of a choir of any type, a worship group, or simply singing at home.
There are two categories:
- Junior– singers aged 10–13
- Senior– singers aged 14–17
(as of 7th April 2026)
It’s very easy to enter, and all the details, including entry rules, FAQs, tips on how to record your entry, and the online application form can be found here: www.bbc.co.uk/songsofpraise
Junior and Senior winners will each receive a trophy plus the opportunity to feature on Songs of Praise and BBC Radio programmes.
If you know a young singer who would love this opportunity, please encourage them to apply and feel free to share this information widely with schools, choirs, churches, and families who might be interested.
Please note that all applications must be received by 23:59 on Tuesday 7th April 2026.
Any questions or problems – please email: YoungChorister@ctvc.co.uk
Orkney-Malawi Partnership Newsletter
Please find the update about the Orkney-Malawi partnership here.
Safeguarding Training
Date & Time: 13.03.2026 7pm
Type of Training: Introductory
Venue: Zoom
Contact: Rev Julia Meason (JMeason@churchofscotland.org.uk)
Date & Time: 19.03.2026 7pm
Type of Training: Trustee
Venue: Zoom
Contact: Rev Julia Meason (JMeason@churchofscotland.org.uk)
Date & Time: 24.03.2026 10 am
Type of Training: Advanced
Venue: Zoom
Contact: Rev Julia Meason JMeason@churchofscotland.org.uk
For any safeguarding training needs, please contact Rev Julia Meason (JMeason@churchofscotland.org.uk).
"The Cathedral Body" displayed in St Machar's Cathedral till March 20
The art installation "The Cathedral Body" is displayed in St Machar's Cathedral in Aberdeen till March 20.
Message from the Moderator of the General Assembly
Dear sisters and brothers,
The grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you!
I write to you at the start of this season of Lent to encourage you in your life, work and witness, and to commend this time to you especially for studying scripture, prayer and self-reflection as we prepare for the days of Easter and the joy of the resurrection story. It has been such an honour to be able to visit diverse and inspiring church communities across the Church of Scotland. Folk of the Kirk remain hard-working, dedicated and kind, and the service and care I have seen is of inestimable value.
The sacred calendar might say Lent, but the secular one is pointing to a number of significant societal and political events. This message is also about bringing your attention to them, with the request that now would be the time to take action. The collective voice of the Church is stronger when we all act and speak out together, and so my ask for you is to set aside some time to follow up each of the following three points, and to share the message with your congregation and community.
Elections
The Scottish Parliament elections take place on Thursday 7 May.
You are encouraged to consider organising a hustings election meeting, or to attend and publicise an event which is taking place in your constituency. Guidance on how to run a hustings can be found on the website, where there is also a link to a recording of a recent webinar https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/get-involved/scottish-churches-parliamentary-office/hustings-guidance
A new initiative called Scotland’s Four Words of Hope has been established to create more discussion of values in public life. The Four Words are taken from the ceremonial mace in the Scottish Parliament: Integrity, Compassion, Justice and Wisdom. Can I encourage you to think about, talk about and pray for all our political leaders to demonstrate these values in their words and decisions. Colleagues in the national office will be sharing more about this over the next weeks and months, and the Scottish Church Leaders Forum will issue a series of four calls to prayer in the weeks prior to polling day, each will be themed around one of the Four Words.
CrossReach continue to relate to and engage with public policy decisions which impact them as a provider of social care. Their election priorities are set out in this leaflet. https://flipbooks.crossreach.org.uk/crossreachelectionprioritites
If you are able to host or attend a hustings, please ask questions which relate to Scotland’s Four Words of Hope and which highlight the incredible work done by CrossReach and their election priorities.
Assisted Dying Bill
The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is now at Stage 3, and a final debate and vote is expected in March (before Parliament is dissolved prior to the election).
Now is the time that you and members of your congregation should write to your MSPs to share with them your thoughts and perspectives on the issue.
You may be aware that the General Assembly last year received the Report of the Joint Report of The Theological Forum and the Faith Action Programme Leadership Team on Assisted Dying.
It agreed the deliverance: “Acknowledging the diversity of sincerely held theological views within our broad Church, re-affirm the Church of Scotland's opposition to assisted dying.”
You are represented by eight MSPs, and you should contact them all. Find the name and contact detail of your MSPs using the Find MSPs by Postcode tool here: https://www.parliament.scot/msps/current-and-previous-msps
Further information on the Church’s approach can be found here: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/our-views/end-of-life
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
Last month we learned of a decision by the UK Government to close the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which had allowed VAT to be reclaimed on repairs to listed places of worship.
You are urged to write to your MP as soon as possible. An urgent action briefing is here: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/departments/general-trustees/property-management/listed-places-of-worship-grant-scheme
Thank you for your time and attention to these matters, in addition to the work and commitments that you are already engaged in. The perspective I have gained from being Moderator of the General Assembly, of the potential of the Church of Scotland to influence societal and national life, has been remarkable. Politicians from all sides will listen to the Church when we speak out, as our work is respected for embodying the values we live by and the faith we preach – that there is a Gospel bias to the poor, that we expect our political leaders to be servants, not masters, that those who are most vulnerable need to be protected, that the church is a beacon to the community that enables praise of our maker and supports us to help our neighbours’ lives flourish.
With every blessing and good wish,
Rt Rev Rosie Frew
Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Urgent Action Briefing: Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
YOU ARE URGED TO CONTACT YOUR MP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
In late January 2026, the UK Government announced the closure of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, which had allowed VAT to be reclaimed on repairs to listed places of worship, at the end of March 2026.
This announcement was unexpected and will impact current projects as well as ending a scheme which has been vital over many years, and without it will add further financial burdens to Congregations and the Church as a whole.
The UK Government has announced a replacement grant scheme for England only. The Scottish Government have not been informed about the details of this change or whether any additional funding (allocated through the Barnett Formula) would be available.
The General Trustees are working with colleagues across the national office to enter dialogue with both the UK and Scottish Governments – but we need you to make representations to your MP – and for you to do this now.
It is better if as many people as possible in a constituency write to their MP. You may want to consider a joint message but know that several constituents raising the same issue will get more notice. If you have a Presbytery meeting or Kirk Session meeting soon, consider tabling a deliverance which sets your concern and use this as the basis for your message.
How to contact your MP:
Enter your postcode (or the postcode of your church building) into the Find your MP search bar at the top of this page: https://members.parliament.uk/
On your MP’s page, you will find their email address. If you prefer to send a letter in the post you should address it to them at: House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA.
Some MPs share other contact details such as telephone number or social media accounts. It doesn’t matter what route you use to contact your MP and if you know them personally a phone call might be better than written correspondence – but if in doubt, send an email.
What to say:
We are not offering a template letter: our experience is that MPs engage better when messages are individual and specific rather than a copy-and-paste national campaign. Please know that the national office is taking action with MPs and UK and Scottish Government. This action is a request for you to take the initiative. The following points are things you might want to include.
- Share the surprise that the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme is being closed and disappointment that the Church of Scotland was not consulted or informed about this decision.
- Talk about the listed churches that are part of your congregation – their history and the role they play in the community (including social action/outreach work that takes place, such as hosting community organisations, collections for foodbanks, friendship/social activities, school outreach, climate, refugee, or interfaith work etc.)
- If you have a current or recent repair project and have benefited from the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme, tell them this and what it has meant to your congregation.
- If you expect to undertake work in the foreseeable future, say how this work will impact you.
- Acknowledge the current budgetary constraints facing all levels of government but point out that listed churches are not simply about curating cultural architecture, but which are important centres for the whole community.
- Recognise that the Church of Scotland has recently had to sell many historic and beloved buildings because we can’t afford to keep and run them. The likelihood is that this decision will make further disposals happen sooner.
- Point out that a new fund is for England only; but that the UK Government appears not to have liaised or consulted with the Scottish (or Welsh or Northern Ireland) Government about this.
- Say that we – and the Scottish Government – remain in the dark about the implications for the Barnett Formula (where devolved governments receive a proportion of funding when the UK Government spends money for England).
- Ask the MP to follow up with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, the Treasury, and the Scotland Office.
- Invite the MP to visit your church to see the building and learn about some of the community and spiritual work which takes place.
Follow up:
Please let the national office know if you have contacted your MP, and what their response is. Write to the Parliamentary Officer, David Bradwell – dbradwell@churchofscotland.org.uk
If you have written to your MP and have not received a response after five working days, follow up. MPs receive hundreds of messages a day, alongside parliamentary and political party commitments – they may need a friendly nudge to make sure that the issue has been drawn to their attention.
If other community groups or organisations use your church building, ask them if they will also contact the MP to let them know how they value the space and how important our buildings are to their activities.
Further information:
The Moderator and the General Trustees will meet with UK Government ministers from the Department for Culture Media and Sport and the Scotland Office on 10 March; if there is news from this meeting, we will communicate this to you.
We are in touch with the Scottish Government who are aware of the situation and remain open to dialogue – though the imminent Scottish Parliament elections mean the timing is such that it is difficult for any long-term commitments to be made before mid-May.
We are in touch with other Scottish denominations, and with church groups in Wales, as this decision does not just affect the Church of Scotland. The Church of England have offered help and assistance in raising concerns in the UK Parliament. They have additional concerns as the details of the new England-only scheme have not yet been announced.
If you are currently undertaking works to a building or have a project planned that will be impacted by the changes, in the first instance, please contact your Presbytery Building Officer for advice. The current scheme to reclaim VAT for works undertaken since April 2025 remains open until 31 March 2026. Please submit any applications as soon as possible as possible if you have not done so already. Please be aware that the current scheme has a capped budget of £23million, VAT is repaid on a first come first served basis and no further funds will be allocated. Applications can be made online Listed Places of Worship (LPW) Grant Scheme.
Finally in the event of any queries, please contact us using the details below:
Queries relating to contacting your MPs contact Parliamentary Officer, David Bradwell – dbradwell@churchofscotland.org.uk
Queries relating to specific projects and buildings contact gentrustees@churchofscotland.org.uk
Invitation to Host an Event for Refugee Festival Scotland
From 18 to 27 June Communities all across the country will be celebrating Refugee Festival Scotland, a week to highlight the contributions refugees and people seeking sanctuary make to communities across Scotland. The festival brings together arts, culture, conversations and events that promote welcome, understanding and inclusion.
We would love to encourage as many faith groups as possible to consider hosting an event as part of this year’s festival. Hosting an event might be as simple as a discussion, film screening, community meal or prayer gathering, or as creative as performances, exhibitions or workshops. Past events run by SFAR or our partners have included:
- Together for Sanctuary, an ecumenical worship service celebrating sanctuary
- You, Me and a Cup of Tea, interfaith tea parties for meeting and encounter
- Love without Limits, a gathering and ceilidh for New Scots
At a time of increasing tension, the festival is a time to celebrate hospitality and strengthen connections across our communities. Funding of up to £750 is available from the Scottish Refugee Council to help run events to help cover event costs such as venue hire, materials and access support. Alternatively a RFS event might be a perfect candidate for the Faithful Welcome small grants run by our friends at Faith in Community Scotland.
Please consider whether your group might host an event and share this opportunity with others in your networks who may be interested. I would love to discuss and help develop any ideas you might have.
Thank you for all you do in support of people seeking safety and welcome in Scotland. We would be delighted to see faith communities well represented in Refugee Festival Scotland this year.
Suitcases for Asylum Seekers in Westhill Needed
The hotel at Westhill hosting asylum seekers are asking for any suitcases or grips/backpacks lurking in garages/lofts from any congregations.
The hotel has no suitcases left and they don't want the guys to leave the hotel with their things in bin bags.
If you can help, please contact Barbara directly.
Christian Aid Week - 10-16 May
Christian Aid Week is seven days to make a difference against global poverty. It’s a celebration of our movement, standing in solidarity with our global neighbours. We believe that every person is created in God’s image, and deserves a full and dignified life, free from poverty and injustice.
Church Reps and volunteers across Scotland will shortly be receiving their Guide to Christian Aid Week in the post, with information about this year’s appeal, instructions for ordering resources and ideas for getting involved. Here they are in the PDF versions:
Christian Aid Week 2026 in Scotland
Christian Aid Week 2026 in Scotland Christian Aid Week 2026 Guide for Churches
Christian Aid Week 2026 Guide for Churches Rev Foster-Fulton CAW26 Prayer
Beacon of Hope, Kenya
Christian Aid Week is our largest annual appeal and supports our global work to eradicate poverty. This year, we’re highlighting stories from our work with partners in Kenya, where Beacon of Hope is empowering urban farmers to use small spaces for growing veg. These gardens increase nutrition and income for families, and help parents send their children to school. The Church of Scotland’s support has been integral in making Christian Aid Week such a successful community fundraising moment, so thank you!
Get Involved
- Share our Christian Aid Week resources, including the attached prayer from the Very Revd Sally Foster-Fulton
- On the 24th of each month, we gather (usually online) to pray for a just and sustainable peace in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. In March our speaker will be William Bell, Christian Aid’s Head of Policy and Advocacy in the Middle East.
Please register on our website for the joining link and further information.
- Get a Presbytery team together for the Kiltwalk nearest you. The Right Rev Rosemary Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly, is walking the Saturday Kiltwalk in Glasgow. Could your Presbytery take on a sponsored challenge too? Our team are here to support you all the way.
Also in May
In addition to Christian Aid Week, May will be a busy month with the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Scottish Parliamentary elections. If you’re in Edinburgh for the General Assembly, look out for a Christian Aid fringe event at Augustine United Church during the lunch break on Friday 15 May.
The 2026 Scottish Parliament elections will be a vital moment for shaping Scotland’s future on poverty, justice, and climate. You’ll find Christian Aid Scotland’s manifesto for a fairer world on our website.
If your church is planning to host a pre-election husting, get in touch. We can provide you with great resources on how to talk your candidates about global issues.
Philanthropy event –Edinburgh
Philanthropy is changing. We are co-hosting an event at the Library of Mistakes in Edinburgh, on Wednesday 29 April, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, to launch our new social investment product. This allows people to invest their money for a return, but the money will be financing with local partners. Please do encourage people who are interested in ethical finance and philanthropy to come along.
Resources
Disability Awareness Resources
For Disability Awareness Sunday (September 27), Triona is teaming up with charity Through the Roof on a new free resource for churches, due out in April, exploring how all types of people are needed in God’s Church – including those who are disabled or neurodivergent.
Read this article to learn more and get links to resources!
Resources to Welcome Everyone in Your Church
Here is a message from Hilary Lacroix, Mission Development Coordinator from Prospects Across Scotland:
Perhaps your church is a bit like mine…you never know who is going to walk in through the door! Do people come with needs that you are not sure how to address? Do you have people attending and you would love for them to be more involved and grow in faith, but they seem to have disabilities that make it difficult?
Prospects Across Scotland is a small Christian charity that has been getting alongside churches to help them with these questions for many years. Our main focus is on adults with learning disabilities and autism, but we know that when you start to make the church accessible for people with learning disabilities, it becomes more accessible for everyone!
Our churches may have people at every age and stage of life. We may be welcoming people who don’t speak English as a first language. We may have people who have health challenges that makes coming to church a bit tricky. New Christians may struggle to understand what many of us take for granted. Neurodivergence, addictions, or mental health may all be reasons why people might face barriers to belonging. There are probably children we would like to understand better.
We would like to invite you to join us on our online training courses. We aim to make them relevant to a wide variety of churches, and be practical, positive and inspiring. We look at what Scripture has to say and how we can work that out in practice. Our ideas are tried and tested in the groups that we support in churches all over Scotland. All evening sessions are open to anyone in Scottish churches but perhaps especially useful to:
- Church leaders
- Pastoral care leads
- Youth workers
- Children’s leaders
- Welcome teams
- AV/Tech teams
- Anyone with a heart for accessibility
You can join our courses as an individual or as a small group gathered together. We don’t wish cost to be a barrier, so do get in touch if it is – we can help. All our sessions come with notes and further resources.
Our next courses are running:
- ‘Offering Bereavement Support to People with Learning Disabilities’ Monday 23rd March 7.30-8.30pm (FREE) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/offering-bereavement-support-to-adults-with-learning-disabilities-tickets-1977719463153?aff=oddtdtcreator
- ‘Church for All’ Monday 23rd March 7-9pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1977718208400?aff=oddtdtcreator
- ‘Autism in the Church Family’ Monday 20th April 7-9pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-in-the-church-family-tickets-1982785378442?aff=oddtdtcreator
I am always happy to offer in-person training to a group in your church or to a number of local churches together. This might be particularly helpful if you want to think about your own church setting. I attach a training brochure with more details if this is of interest.
Taste and See: a 5 Day Silent Retreat
We're excited to let you know we will again be offering a silent retreat at Tarfside in 2026. Taste and See is a five day (six night) silent retreat between Saturday 4th and Friday 10th July 2026 at St Drostan's Lodge, Tarfside in the beautiful Glenesk Valley in North Angus - a place that offers beautiful walking, scenery, wildlife, and peace - perfect for a retreat.
The retreat will be led by three members of the Epiphany Group and is open to anyone who wants to Taste and See, as we take the space on offer for God to meet us where we are. All are welcome, whether you are an experienced retreatant, or whether you are making a silent retreat for the first time.
The cost is set at £500 per person, but we do have grants available for those who would otherwise not be able to attend. Please do get in touch if this would help you be able to make a retreat.
If you would like to sign up, please send us a completed form. When we have confirmed there is a space for you, we will ask you to pay your deposit to confirm your booking.
More information can be found here.
Worship Leading and Preaching Courses
The University of Aberdeen has launched two updated courses to help church members develop skills in worship leading and preaching.
The two courses will commence as follows:
- Leading Worship – 26 January 2026
- Preaching – 20 April 2026
Both courses are six-weeks in duration involving recorded lectures, live online tutorials and online material.
The system is set up so that the individual will be charged a £50 fee to be paid at time of registration by credit card, and then they also provide confirmation of what their church and then presbytery are contributing and their contact information so that the invoices are sent to those two organisations.
Feel free to download poster 1 and poster 2 for your churches.
Here is the link to register for both courses.
Hakuna Matata Children Choir from Kenya
We are excited to share an incredible opportunity for your church family this coming May. The Hakuna Matata Children’s Choir, a vibrant and talented group of 12 children from Connect with a Child Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya, will be touring the area, and would love the opportunity to bless your congregation with a performance.
These young singers and dancers, ages 9–15, are passionate about spreading the Gospel through music and testimonies. Over the past three years, their inspiring performances have touched hearts across several countries, combining joyful praise, powerful stories, and vibrant Kenyan culture. Their choir name, Hakuna Matata, means “No Worries” in Swahili—reflecting the hope and peace they carry in Christ.
Available Dates in May 2026:
| Wednesdays | Fridays: | Saturdays: | Sundays: |
| May 6th | May 1st | May 2nd | May 3rd |
| May 13th | May 8th | May 9th | May 10th |
| May 20th | May 15th | May 16th | May 17th |
| May 27th | May 22nd | May 23rd | May 24th |
| May 29th | May 30th | May 31st |
About the Choir & Visit:
The choir consists of 12 children and 5 adult chaperones.
Their performances typically last 1 hour (or a shorter version of 25 minutes for condensed services).
They sing in both English and Swahili, accompanied by drums and traditional instruments.
Their mission includes raising awareness and support for a new dormitory in Western Kenya to house over 700 orphans.
There is no performance fee. We simply ask that your church take a love offering during the service to support this life-changing project.
How You Can Host:
We kindly ask host churches to:
Provide host families for the choir during their stay (usually one week before performance).
Assist with transportation (pick-up/drop-off).
Provide meals and packed lunches.
Optional: Organize local cultural activities or school visits.
Coordinate logistics on the performance day, ensuring choir members arrive one hour in advance.
To see the choir in action, please watch this brief video:
Hakuna Matata Children’s Choir Promo Video
We would be honored to schedule a performance at your church and begin what we hope will be a lasting relationship. Please let us know if any of the available dates work for you, or if you have any questions.
Vacancies
Children and Youth Outreach Worker - Aberdeen Hillside
Closing date – 12 noon Friday, 6th March 2026
Aberdeen Hillside are looking for a Children and Youth Outreach Worker for 0.5 FTE.
Follow the link for more details.
Locum for Banchory Ternan East
Banchory Ternan East are looking for a locum for their charge who will assist with worship, pastoral visiting and funerals.
Please email Mike Jamieson (Session Clerk) or Tony Stephen (Interim Moderator) for details.
Premises Manager - Mannofield Church
Job Description:
Provide a Welcome + Support for Hall Users.
In conjunction with the Church Administrator, deal with all aspects of Hall Letting at the Church, including arranging Concierge cover for all use of Church Premises.
Maintain the fabric of the building, to include carrying out of minor repairs and arranging emergency repairs (in conjunction with the Church Officer).
Ensure that the Premises are secure and clean.
Litter, Leaf + Snow clearance of the Church Grounds as required.
Terms of Employment:
Minimum of 5 Hours per week on a flexible basis, with additional hours as may be required and authorised. (Anticipated maximum approved hours not greater than 30 hours per month).
Starting Salary £13.45/Hour. Additional hours paid at same rate.
For application please visit the Advert or send a CV and covering letter to Mannofield Church Office, Great Western Road, Aberdeen, AB10 6UZ or office@mannofieldchurch.org.uk
Our Accountants confirmed that no NIC would be due at this level. At the minimum of 5 hours/week (say 22 hours per month), would cost 22 x £13.45 = £295.90. Minimum wage cost per annum therefore £3,550. The maximum amount of 30 hours/month, just multiply £13.45 by 30 (£403.50/month). Maximum wage cost per annum therefore <£5,000.
Ministry Assistant for the West Mainland
Ministry Assistant for the West Mainland (Charge 1)
Orkney Islands Church of Scotland
Part Time 9 hours 22 minutes per week (0.25FTE)
Salary £7,383 to £8,347 per annum
Ref: M01/25
Could you be part of something different? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to use their gifts, skills and experience to make a difference to the lives of the people in our parishes and communities.
We are looking for a Ministry Assistant who will concentrate on the first Mark of Mission to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom, with the postholder largely focusing on Sunday work.
The successful candidate will have significant recent experience in leading worship and preaching with a good knowledge and understanding of congregational life of the Church of Scotland or be willing to learn. The candidate must be a committed Christian with an active Church connection (Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010) and have a relevant qualification in theology/pastoral care/counselling or similar, or significant, relevant and recent work experience in the area.
It is essential you have the right to work in the UK before applying to work with us. You will be asked to provide proof of your eligibility to work and remain in the UK if you are invited to attend for an interview.
For a full job description and details on how to apply, please click here.
Closing date: At present there is no closing date set and the post will remain open until further notice.
Events
Big Sing - March 22, 7 pm
You are invited to the BIG SING:
Study and Sing: Creation - Workshop for Singers, May 16
A new 'Study and Sing' day at the University of St Andrews has been announced.
This is a very popular series - three so far, all designed by Jane Pettegree (who is a member of the Church Service Society), combining learning (and enjoyment) on more than one level.
It takes place in the attractive setting of the Laidlaw (the University's centre for music) where Jane teaches, and comes to a focus in St Andrew's Episcopal Church where she is director of music.
1 day workshop for singers of any ability and those interested in ecotheology. Workshop (£15) and end of day service of worship (open to public, free) Co-hosted by the University of St Andrews and St Andrew’s SEC church, St Andrews.
This is the latest in our annual ‘Study and Sing’ days, responding this year to the gift of God’s creation, and featuring some newly composed music as well as exploring more traditional hymns, and even insights from music theatre.
See the brochure for details.
For booking information see: https://events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/study-and-sing-creation/ or email jkp1@st-andrews.ac.uk if you have any questions.
New Lecture Series
The next series of sessions for the Aberdeen Academy of Theology is starting soon. The topic this time will be 'To See, or Not to See Ourselves in Scripture' in which Dr Melissa Tan will lead us through reflections on what it means to be self-critical readers of scripture.
We will be meeting on 24 January, 21 February, and 28 March from 9:30am-12:30pm at the Fountainhall Church Centre.
Dr Tan is a New Testament scholar with nearly two decades worth of teaching experience in a variety of cultural and church contexts, so it will be great to draw on her wisdom for these three sessions.
The Knitted Bible Exhibition - March, Edinburgh
Blackhall St Columba's Church of Scotland (Edinburgh) are inviting you to view over 30 exhibits of stories from Genesis to Revelation.
This is only the second time that the exhibit will have been in Scotland and we are keen to encourage visitors from near and far to attend.
Created to Belong Conference - 23 May
There will be a special conference taking place this May in Kilmarnock: “Created to Belong - Celebrating Disability in the Image of God.”
This will be a joyful day of celebration, teaching, worship, learning, and community-building. We aim to make the event as accessible and inclusive as possible. BSL interpreters will be available throughout the day, and a Makaton signer will also be offering several workshops.
This is a day to celebrate disability in the image of God, and what God is doing in the lives of disabled Christians in Scotland. A number of organisations and individuals are taking part including: Through the Roof, Reachout Together, SPRED Galloway, Scripture Union Scotland, Centre for Autism and Theology, Godly Play Scotland, Suzanne Lofthus of Cutting Edge Theatre, ‘Know and Grow’ Makaton, Jeremy Balfour MSP, Ritchie Christian Media…and more!
Download the poster here.
LINK to get TICKETS.
Save the Date for LiFT in Aberdeen - June 27
Don't forget to send your news to doskolkova@churchofscotland.org.uk