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Notices
A Word from Rome
Fiona Kendall is writing to you from Rome! Follow the link to read her message.
BSL Youth Wanted: Perform at the Scottish Parliament!
Support Refuel!
Amy Bender (ABender@churchofscotland.org.uk) and Fiona Lister (flister@churchofscotland.org.uk) are looking for support with the sessions in the Church of Scotland tent.
Safeguarding Training
| Date and Time: | 10.06.2026, 7 pm |
| Trainer: | Rev Julia Meason |
| Type of training: | Trustee |
| Venue: | Zoom |
| Presbytery Contact: | Julia Meason (JMeason@churchofscotland.org.uk) |
| Date and Time: | 11.06.2026, 7 pm |
| Trainer: | Rev Julia Meason |
| Type of training: | Advanced |
| Venue: | Zoom |
| Presbytery Contact: | Julia Meason (JMeason@churchofscotland.org.uk) |
| Date and Time: | 26.06.2026 7 pm |
| Trainer: | Rev Julia Meason |
| Type of training: | Introductory |
| Venue: | Zoom |
| Presbytery Contact: | Julia Meason (JMeason@churchofscotland.org.uk) |
| Date and Time: | 29.06.2026 7 pm |
| Trainer: | Rev Julia Meason |
| Type of training: | Trustee |
| Venue: | Zoom |
| Presbytery Contact: | Julia Meason (JMeason@churchofscotland.org.uk) |
Summer Retreat (for everyone) at the Caim - 13 June, 10 am - 3 pm
To register and see more on retreats, please visit https://thecaim.uk/retreats/
or simply Email: thecaimfield@gmail.com
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.
Poetry Competition in St Machar's Cathedral
Resources
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.
Vacancies
Children and Youth Outreach Worker - Aberdeen Hillside
Title of Post: Children and Youth Outreach Worker
Purpose of Post: To develop and lead children’s and youth ministry within Aberdeen Hillside Parish Church actively supporting efforts in internal and external church communications.
Main Duties
• As a member of the Ministry Team and working in co-operation with the minister and team colleagues:
• Children’s and Youth Ministry
• Develop and lead engaging programmes for children and young people, including Sunday activities,midweek gatherings, and seasonal events.
• Build relationships with families and young people, encouraging participation and spiritual growth.
• Support and train volunteers involved in children’s and youth ministry.
• Collaborate with local schools and chaplaincy teams to extend outreach.
• Explore creative initiatives such as mindfulness sessions, sports-based outreach, and international cuisine nights.
Terms and Conditions
• Salary is based on the MDS scale of £30,274 - £34,224 per annum. This is the full-time salary scale and actual salary will be pro rata to 0.5 FTE.
• Normal hours of work will be 18.75 hours per week.
For full job description go here.
Intergenerational Mission Worker - Mannofield Church, Aberdeen
Mannofield Church, Aberdeen is hiring for the position of an Intergenerational Mission Worker (Initial Fixed Term – 2 years).
Are you passionate about community, faith, and helping all ages flourish together?
Mannofield Church, Aberdeen is looking for a creative, relational Intergenerational Mission Worker to help us grow as a vibrant, welcoming, multi generational congregation at the heart of Aberdeen’s West End.
What you’ll do:
• Build connections with families, young people & older adults
• Support worship & faith formation
• Strengthen community engagement
• Help us grow digital ministry
• Be part of a warm, outward looking church family
What we are looking for:
A committed Christian with experience in children/youth/intergenerational ministry, a heart for mission, and the creativity to help us grow.
Hours: 37.5 (or as agreed)
Salary: Competitive (aligned with similar church/community roles)
More details, and details of how to apply can be found here:
Vacancy: Intergenerational Mission Worker – Mannofield Parish Church
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.
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
Gardening Sessions at St Machar's Cathedral
Mens Fellowship Breakfast - June 13, doors open 8:15am
Harmony Group - June 21, 2pm, Dyce Church
Email dyceparishchurch@outlook.com if you have any questions.
Thinking Christianly - a series of seminars at Kingshill Parish Church
Meditation Day - 22 August, 10:30-15:30, Inverurie West
Guild
Encourage Young People to Join LiFT!
Don't forget to send your news to doskolkova@churchofscotland.org.uk