Events Diary
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FEBRUARY 2012
Friday 3rd February Presbytery Service7.30 pm Craigiebuckler Church. The service will be conducted by the Rev Kenneth Petrie, Moderator of Presbytery and the preacher will be the Right Reverend A David K Arnott, Moderator of the General Assembly. During the service, Long Service Certificates will be presented to local office-bearers who are due to receive them. All are very welcome to attend this event.
Sunday 5th February Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 8.30am Queen’s Cross Church lounge – an opportunity for men and boys of all ages to join together for a welcoming breakfast, good conversation and a decent cup of coffee.
Sunday 5th February University of Aberdeen’s Founders’ Day Service, 11am King's College Chapel. Preacher: The Right Reverend A David K Arnott, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Tuesday 7th February Presbytery Meeting 7 pm Queen's Cross Church
Wednesday 8th February Child Trauma Recovery in Palestine -
A Fund Raiser 7.00 – 8.30pm Queen's Cross Church. Speakers: Dr Ghassan Abdullah, Director of the Centre for Applied Research in Education and Emeritus Professor Trevor Salmon, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Aberdeen. (See attached flyer for more information)
Wednesday 8th February The North East Christian Healing Group Meeting (an ecumenical group of Christian ministers and members who are seeking to continue the healing ministry of Jesus through prayer and teaching) Topic: "Dealing with Death". 7 pm - 9 pm in the upper room, Queen’s Cross Church. All Welcome. For further information contact Rev Dr Flora Munro 01224 780211 or Rev Dr John Watson 01569 730604.
Saturday 11th February Presbytery Congregational Conference on Area Team Ministry 10am-12 noon (Registration from 9.30am) St George’s Tillydrone Parish Church.
Saturday 11th February Tearfund Support and Prayer Group Meeting, 10-12 noon Fellowship Lounge at Summerhill Church. We will look at the Once Voice and Carbon Fast resources and if any church is planning to use either or both of these resources please let Janette Mackie know (mackiegarmaddie@aol.com) To allow for mutual support in anything that is planned.
Sunday 12th February Visitation and Oversight Committee Meeting2.00 pm University Chaplaincy Centre
Monday13th February Fish & Chip and Quiz Night to raise funds for The Fishermen’s Mission in Aberdeen. 7.00pm in The Ashvale, Great Western Road. Tickets cost £7 and are available from The Mission Office, 196 Market Street, Aberdeen Ttel: 01224 584651 E-mail: Aberdeen@rnmdsf.org.uk).
Tuesday 14th February Presbytery Committee Meetings
7.00pm
Congregational Stewardship (35 Midstocket Road)
7.00 pm Ministries (Mannofield)
7.00 pm Planning & Deployment (Presbytery Office)
7.00 pm Property (Midstocket Church)
7.00 pm Resources for Mission and Training ( Ferryhill )
7.00 pm World Church (Queen’s Cross)
Tuesday 21st February Church and Society Committee Meeting7.30pm Rubislaw Church Centre
Friday 24th February ‘Dr Kidd of Aberdeen’, 7.30 pm, Dunbar Street Hall, Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen. Public lecture organised by the Aberdeen Branch of the Scottish Reformation Society. Speaker: John Smith (Aberdeen). Contact: Rev Douglas Somerset, Tel 01224 645250. E-mail info@scottishreformationsociety.org.uk, Web www.scottishreformationsociety.org.uk/events
Saturday 25th February Deepening Your Faith: A Series of Day Classes Introducing Theological Themes. 10 am-4.00 pm City Church. In partnership with a Gilcomston South Church, Gerrard Street Baptist, Deeside Christian Fellowship and City Church, the International Christian College is running a monthly series of day classes that will provide an introduction to theology and biblical studies. Subject: From the Reformation to Today led by Steve Roberts. Cost £15. Contact info@citychurchaberdeen.org Tel 01224 646424
More information: : www.icc.ac.uk/event/deepening-your-faith-aberdeen
Saturday 25th February Somebody Cares’ Warehouse Appeal Fundraising Sale, 10 am – 2 pm, Somebody Cares warehouse, 80 Summerhill Road, Aberdeen AB15 6EE. Many bargain items including furniture, clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, prams, beds and bedding, coffee, tea, Aitkens rolls, Danish pastries, home baking and much, much more, all being sold to raise the funds to secure the warehouse. Somebody Cares is a Christian charity which provides free food, clothing, furniture, beds, carpets, dishes and cutlery (and more) to those in need. Contact: Jenny Taylor, Mob 07770 888100, Web www.somebodycaresuk.org
Sunday 26th February WorshipZone - Word Lyfe, 7pm Craigiebuckler Church. The fourth session of the Lyfe series looks at memorising, quoting and teaching Scripture. The evening will include worship led bythe Church Praise Band and tea, coffee and hot chocolate will be served. For more information contact the Church Office Tel 010224 315649.
MARCH 2012
Friday 2nd March World Day of Prayer. Theme: 'Let justice prevail' Ecumenical services, this year prepared by Christian women of Malaysia, are held by groups of local churches in Aberdeen, throughout Scotland and the world. Contact for Scotland: Tel 01333 329830, E-mail marjoriepaton.wdp@btinternet.com, Web www.wdpscotland.org.uk, www.worlddayofprayer.net
Saturday 3rd-Sunday 4th March Aberdeen Cyrenians Sleepout 2012, 8 pm – 7 am, Transition Extreme, Links Road, Aberdeen AB24 5NN. Open to churches, schools, community groups, groups of friends, families and individuals with the aim to raise as much money as possible for the Cyrenians and experience what it is like to be homeless and sleep rough. Prior registration at least 72 hours before event essential. Contact: Kimberley Wilson, Fundraising Officer, Tel 01224 625732, E-mail info@aberdeen-cyrenians.org. Download information pack and entry form from Web www.aberdeen-cyrenians.org
Tuesday 6th March Presbytery Meeting 7 pm Queen's Cross Church
Sunday 11th March Songs of Praise Evening with the Acclamations, 6.30 pm Crown Terrace Methodist Church. The evening is in aid of The Scottish Bible Society.
Tuesday 13th March Visitation and Oversight Committee Meeting2.00 pm University Chaplaincy Centre
Wednesday 14th March The North East Christian Healing Group Meeting (an ecumenical group of Christian ministers and members who are seeking to continue the healing ministry of Jesus through prayer and teaching) Topic: "Deepening our Relationship with God". 7 pm - 9 pm in the upper room, Queen’s Cross Church. All Welcome. For further information contact Rev Dr Flora Munro 01224 780211 or Rev Dr John Watson 01569 730604.
Saturday 17th March Night of Praise and Worship with Matthew James McKay, 7 pm, CLC Aberdeen, Credo Centre, 14- 20 John Street, Aberdeen AB25 1BT. Eleven--year-old Matthew James from Gardenstown, who loves both older and modern hymns, will sing a selection of gospel songs from his two albums and be available to sign CDs. Contact: Neil MacLennan, T 01224 641620, E-mail aberdeen@clcbookshops.com. Artistes website: www.matthewjamesmckay.com
Sunday 18th March Malawi Partnership Committee Meeting 3.00pm Rubislaw Church Centre
Friday 23rd March Alexander Cruden’, 7.30 pm, Dunbar Street Hall, Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen. Public lecture organised by the Aberdeen Branch of the Scottish Reformation Society. Speaker: Rev John Macleod (Portmahomack). Contact: Rev Douglas Somerset, Tel 01224 645250. E-mail info@scottishreformationsociety.org.uk, Web www.scottishreformationsociety.org.uk/events
Saturday 24th March Deepening Your Faith: A Series of Day Classes Introducing Theological Themes. 10 am-4.00 pm Gilcomston South Church. In partnership with a Gilcomston South Church, Gerrard Street Baptist, Deeside Christian Fellowship and City Church, the International Christian College is running a monthly series of day classes that will provide an introduction to theology and biblical studies. Ian Hepburn will talk about The Torah and the Old Testament Prophets. Cost £15. Contact Rosie Mckie to book a place: rosie.mckie@gilcomston.org Tel 01224 647144
More information: : www.icc.ac.uk/event/deepening-your-faith-aberdeen
Saturday 24th March Annual Corrymeela Coffee Morning, 10 - 12, Queen's Cross Church Halls. Teas, coffees and butteries. Baking, plants, books, provisions, and toiletries, jewellery and surplus gifts stalls. Tickets £2.00, children £1. Contact: Rosie Leavett, 01651 851438 E-mail rjleavett3@btinternet.com
Sunday 25th March Quiet Contemplative Service organised by the North East Christian Healing Group (an ecumenical group of Christian ministers and members who are seeking to continue the healing ministry of Jesus through prayer and teaching). 6.30 - 8 pm in the Lounge, Queen’s Cross Church. All Welcome. For further information contact Rev Dr Flora Munro 01224 780211 or Rev Dr John Watson 01569 730604.
Sunday 25th March WorshipZone - Just Lyfe, 7pm Craigiebuckler Church. The fifth part of the series is on working for justice, peace and wholeness. The evening will include worship led bythe Church Praise Band and tea, coffee and hot chocolate will be served. For more information contact the Church Office Tel 010224 315649.
Wednesday 28th March Quarterly Memorial Service for Early Miscarried Babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, . Memorial service for babies who have miscarried before 24th week of pregnancy. Arranged by Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and conducted by one of the hospital chaplains. Contact: Chaplains’ Office, Tel 01224 553316, E-mail mrodgers@nhs.net
Saturday 31st March Handel’s Messiah, 7 pm, St Machar’s Cathedral, The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen AB24 1RQ. A special performance to celebrate the beginning of Holy Week, with the Con Anima Chamber Choir and chamber orchestra directed by Roger B Williams. Tickets £15 (concessions £10, students £5) from Aberdeen Box Office, T 01224 641122, Web www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
APRIL 2012
Friday 6th - Saturday 7th April The Aberdeen Passion - One Life Given Fri 6, 7.30-10 pm; Sat 7, 2.30-4 pm and 7.30-10 pm, Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. A traditional telling of the final week of Jesus Christ's life performed by members of the Aberdeen community through a blend of onstage action, live band and choir. Tickets: £12, concessions £10, (evenings); £10, concessions £8, (Sat afternoon), from Aberdeen Box Office, Tel 01224 641122, www.boxofficeaberdeen.com. Production website: www.aberdeenpassion.com
Sunday 8th April Easter Day
Tuesday 17th April - Thursday 3rd May Gifford Lectures 2012, 6-7 pm, six lectures on Tuesdays and Thursdays, King's College Conference Centre, High Street, Old Aberdeen AB24 3EB. Theme: Sacrifice regained: evolution, cooperation and God. Lecturer: Professor Sarah Coakley is the Norris-Hulse Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. More nformation, contact: Will Gibb, E-mail w.gibb@abdn.ac.uk, Web www.abdn.ac.uk/gifford
Saturday 28th April Deepening Your Faith: A Series of Day Classes Introducing Theological Themes. 10 am-4.00 pmDeeside Christian Fellowship. In partnership with a Gilcomston South Church, Gerrard Street Baptist, Deeside Christian Fellowship and City Church, the International Christian College is running a monthly series of day classes that will provide an introduction to theology and biblical studies. Derek Newton will talk about Paul's Gospel and Mission. Cost £15. Contact enquiries@dcfchurch.org Tel 01224 733979
More information: : www.icc.ac.uk/event/deepening-your-faith-aberdeen
Sunday 29th April St Matthew Passion by JS Bach, 3 pm (part 1) and 6 pm (part 2), St Machar's Cathedral, The Chanonry, Old Aberdeen, Aberdeen AB24 1RQ. Presented by Aberdeen Bach Choir with Aberdeen Bach Choir, St Margaret’s School Chamber Choir, and Aberdeen Sinfonietta. Tickets £15 (concessions £10, students £5; under 16s free) from Aberdeen Box Office, Tel 01224 641122, www.boxofficeaberdeen.com. More information: Web www.aberdeenbachchoir.org.uk
Sunday 29th April WorshipZone - Whole Lyfe, 7pm Craigiebuckler Church. The final part of the Lyfe series is about integrating faith and everyday life. The evening will include worship led bythe Church Praise Band and tea, coffee and hot chocolate will be served. For more information contact the Church Office Tel 010224 315649.
MAY 2012
Tuesady 1st May Presbytery Meeting 7 pm Queen's Cross Church
Sunday 27th May Quiet Contemplative Service organised by the North East Christian Healing Group (an ecumenical group of Christian ministers and members who are seeking to continue the healing ministry of Jesus through prayer and teaching). 6.30 - 8 pm in the Lounge, Queen’s Cross Church. All Welcome. For further information contact Rev Dr Flora Munro 01224 780211 or Rev Dr John Watson 01569 730604.
Saturday 26th May Deepening Your Faith: A Series of Day Classes Introducing Theological Themes. 10 am-4.00 pm Gerrard Street Baptist Church. In partnership with a Gilcomston South Church, Gerrard Street Baptist, Deeside Christian Fellowship and City Church, the International Christian College is running a monthly series of day classes that will provide an introduction to theology and biblical studies. Jane McArthur will talk about Who is Jesus? (Christology) Cost £15. Contact office@gerrardstreet.com Tel 01224 624339
More information: : www.icc.ac.uk/event/deepening-your-faith-aberdeen
Sunday 27th May Giles Fraser on ethics and finance, 4-9 pm (tbc), Palm Court Hotel, 81 Seafield Road, Aberdeen AB15 7YX. Revd Dr Giles Fraser, recently of St Paul's Cathedral, London, will speak on the St Paul's Institute report 'Value and values: perceptions of ethics in the city today', and on a Christian response to current economics. Programme includes supper. Meeting is in the series 'Journeys in faith' organised by the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. Contact: Revd Paul Watson, Tel 01224 861552, E-mail paulrobertwatson@googlemail.com. Report is on website at www.stpaulsinstitute.org.uk/Reports
Sunday 27th May A WorshipZone Praise Night Craigiebuckler Church.This will include elements from the Lyfe series looking at Jesus' ministry and several of the songs used throughout the session. For more information contact the Church Office on 315649.
JUNE 2012
Sunday 10th June Ecumenical and Inter-Faith Service of Celebration and Commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee of HM The Queen, 3.00pm Kirk of Saint Nicholas Uniting, Union Street. Representatives of various faith communities, civic and heritage groups will participate in this Diamond Jubilee Service of Thanksgiving in Aberdeen's historic 'Mither Kirk'. For more information contact the Rev Stephen Taylor on 01224 643494 ex 20, E-mail minister@kirk-of-st-nicholas.org.uk or visit the website www.kirk-of-st-nicholas.org.uk.
Sunday 10th June 21st Annual Animal Blessing Service, 3.00 pm Craigiebuckler Church Hall. The Service will be conducted by the Rev Kenneth Petrie. All animals with their human companions welcome.For Contact: E-mail forrester.m1@sky.com
Tuesday 26th June Presbytery Meeting 7 pm Queen's Cross Church
Wednesday 27th June Quarterly Memorial Service for Early Miscarried Babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, . Memorial service for babies who have miscarried before 24th week of pregnancy. Arranged by Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and conducted by one of the hospital chaplains. Contact: Chaplains’ Office, Tel 01224 553316, E-mail mrodgers@nhs.net
JULY 2012
Tuesday 17th-Saturday 21 July Imagine Scotland. Four-day youth festival at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire AB51 5XZ, with worship, teaching, seminars and workshops. Contact: Imagine Scotland, Basement Office, 49 Gilcomston Park, Aberdeen AB25 1PN, T 01224 648637, E-mail info@imaginescotland.co.uk, Web www.imaginescotland.co.uk
Saturay 28th July - Friday 3 August CLAN Gathering 2012, St Andrews, Fife. Christians Linked Across the Nation: a week for all the family with worship, teaching, ministry and fellowship. Speakers include: Pete Greig, Nicky Gumbel of Holy Trinity Brompton, Shane Claiborne, Allan McWilliam, Karl Martin, Paul Scanlon, Mike Breen, Frog and Amy Orr-Ewing, and Kenny Borthwick. Web www.new-wine-scotland.org
AUGUST 2012
Saturday 4th - Friday 10th August ‘Keswick in Buckie’summer convention, Buckie North Church, Cluny Square, Buckie AB56 1AH. Speakers: Rev Wayne Sutton, Rev Alan McKnight and Peter Maiden. Contact: Willie Aitken, Tel 01542 835007. More information: www.keswickinbuckie.org.uk
SEPTEMBER 2012
Tuesday 4th September Presbytery Meeting 7 pm Queen's Cross Church
Sunday 9th September Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance for those who have died or been cared for in hospital and Roxburghe House 3 pm, Queen’s Cross Church Organised by the hospital chaplains. All relatives, friends and members of staff welcome. Contact: Chaplains’ Office, Tel 01224 553316, nhsg.chaplaincy@nhs.net
Wednesday 26th September Quarterly Memorial Service for Early Miscarried Babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, . Memorial service for babies who have miscarried before 24th week of pregnancy. Arranged by Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and conducted by one of the hospital chaplains. Contact: Chaplains’ Office, Tel 01224 553316, E-mail mrodgers@nhs.net
OCTOBER 2012
Tuesday 2nd October Presbytery Meeting 7 pm Queen's Cross Church
NOVEMBER 2012
Tuesday 6th November Presbytery Meeting 7 pm Queen's Cross Church
DECEMBER 2012
Sunday 2nd December Annual candle service, ‘Remembering children who have died’, 3.30 pm, Midstocket Church, led by staff from the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and Aberdeen Maternity Hospitals – Neonatal Unit. Contact: Chaplains’ Office, Tel 01224 554905, E-mail james.falconer@nhs.net
Tuesday 4th December Presbytery Meeting 7 pm Queen's Cross Church
Sunday 9th December Annual Pre-Christmas Service for Stillborn Babies, 10.30 am, quiet service; 11.15 am, family service (children and babies welcome), Hospital Chapel, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN. Organised by hospital chaplains in association with SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society). Contact: Chaplains’ Office, Tel 01224 553316, E-mail mrodgers@nhs.net
Wednesday 12th December Quarterly Memorial Service for Early Miscarried Babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, . Memorial service for babies who have miscarried before 24th week of pregnancy. Arranged by Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and conducted by one of the hospital chaplains. Contact: Chaplains’ Office, Tel 01224 553316, E-mail mrodgers@nhs.net