Churches Together in Glenrothes and District

Page Index
BibleWorld PresentationBW Report & Links
Carol Singing Singing schedule
Churches involvedLinks to Church websites
Constitution & ReportRevised June 2008
GROW Regional Outreach Work
Diary Church & Other events
Lent Studies Group Details
LinksLinks to various websites
Minutes of MeetingsView or download the minutes
News Latest Information
One World WeekLatest Information
Pray for your MSP's Those in authority
Report from the ChairJune 2008
Week of Prayer For Unity of Chrisitians
Last update 2/12/08



NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS


Advent Service

Churches Together are holding an advent service hosted by St Ninian's on 10th December at 7pm. All Christians, Church members and the general public are invited to come and prepare for the celebration of the birth of Christ. To ensure your Church has a poster advertising this event please download and print this file.

 Advent Poster PDF (43K)  

National Day of Prayer for Scotland

The historic Day of Prayer and Reflection called by the mainstream church leaders in the Nation was held on Sunday, 30th November, 2008 - St. Andrew's Day. As you know by now Alex Salmond, First Minister endorsed it fully and said he would take part. Many Churches said the Lord's prayer that was unifying throughout the land. Let us unite in praying for God's continued mercy upon us as a Nation

Prayer Stake

On Wednesday 26th November at 2pm a prayer stake was driven into the ground at the Good Samaritan statue in the town park, Glenrothes. (North side of the pond) This was a declaration that we welcome God's presence in our lives; in our communities, our town and our nation.

Churches Together Meetings

Churches Together meetings for 2008/09 are under way; once again October was the focus meeting for the clergy. Check out the updated information and links on this page. Our revised constitution is available for download.

Gilven Project

At the November 12th meeting, Gilven Project Manager Trish O’Brien, introduced us to ‘Passing the Baton’ a joint venture with Bethany Christian Trust to assist local young people to overcome isolation when taking up new accommodation after homelessness. There are opportunities to serve on the steering group and as ‘buddies’ and in other ways in this innovative project. Prayer, financial and other support is also welcome.
More information from Laura McNamee, Gavin Lawson or Trish at Gilven House.
Scottish Christian Alliance, Gilven House, 22 Iona Park, Pitcoudie, Glenrothes. KY7 6NU
Tel 01592 744849 Fax 01592 743924
Email
Web www.scottishchristianalliance.org/index.html



CHURCHES

These are the Churches and Christian organisations associated with the Glenrothes area Churches Together.
Click on the Church name to view the website

GlenrothesLeslieMarkinchCoaltown
-  - Christ's Kirk
-  - Church of Christ
-  - Glenrothes Baptist 
-  - King's Covenant Fellowship
-  - Salvation Army
-  - St Columba’s
-  - St Luke's
-  - St Margaret's
-  - St Ninian's
-  - St Paul's and St Mary's
-  - The Reedemed Christian Church of God
-  - YMCA-YWCA
-  - Leslie Baptist
-  - St Paul's and St Mary's
-  - Trinity, Leslie
-  - Markinch Parish
-  - Coaltown URC


CONSTITUTION

To view the updated constitution of the Glenrothes Area Churches Together and the report from the Chair, please download the file in the format you prefer...

June '08 Constitution08 (PDF 6K) Constitution08 (WORD 21K)
Constitution08 (Open Office 17K) Constitution08 (WORKS 10K)
June '08 Report from the Chair (PDF 8K) Report from the Chair (WORD 77K)




MINUTES

To read about the activities of the Glenrothes Area Churches Together, please download the minutes in the format you prefer...

Session 08/09
Meeting Date Download files
December '08 Meeting on 10th after Advent service at 7pm in St. Ninian's.
November '08   PDF (13K)     WORD (47K)     WORD Page 2 only(36K)  
October '08   PDF (11K)     WORD (44K)     WORD Page 2 only(33K)  
September '08   PDF (11K)     WORD (50K)     WORD Page 2 only(33K)  


Session 07/08
Meeting Date Download files
June '08 AGM   PDF (9K)     WORD (52K)     WORD Page 2 only(39K)  
May '08   PDF (10K)     WORD (44K)     WORD Page 2 only(34K)  
April '08   PDF (10K)     WORD (46K)     WORD Page 2 only(36K)  
February '08   PDF (10K)     WORD (27K)     WORD Page 2 only(23K)  
January '08   PDF (10K)     WORD (27K)     WORD Page 2 only(22K)  
December '07   PDF (10K)     WORD (49K)     WORD Page 2 only(36K)  
November '07   PDF (11K)     WORD (51K)     WORD Page 2 only(39K)  
October '07   PDF (10K)     WORD (49K)     WORD Page 2 only(36K)  
September '07   PDF (10K)     WORD (44K)     WORD Page 2 only(33K)  
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REPORT

Scottish Bible Society

Scottish Bible Society made a presentation to Glenrothes Area Churches Together on Wednesday 14th november 2007.
There are two great resources: BibleWorld Studio in Edinburgh and a mobile studio now in its 4th edition.
SBS mission is to get God's word in a format people can receive.

Ideally, Churches work together to bring BW to young people in their area.
The maximum capacity is 13 classes in one week 2 on Mon, 3 on Tue/Wed/Thu, 2 on Fri.
The modules are suitable for P6-S1 classes of up to 36 children. Sessions are 70 mins long per class.
The studio is normally open to adults or other groups (e.g. uniformed organisations) in the evenings. Open evenings are for short presentations and info on other SBS projects.
Each community is expected to contribute £1,000 towards costs.
Teachers are encouraged when Churches support them, and it is also good to involve local youth workers.
The relationships built help to promote the Gospel, help towards the work in schools and break down barriers between community and Church.
Teachers get a follow-up pack resource.
SBS can provide press release for Church magazines and local publications.
The mobile studio visited Glenrothes between the 9th - 13th June 2008.
To find out more click here → BibleWorld

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GROW

Glenrothes Regional Outreach Worker, Gwyneth Duff, is involved with the Church youth groups and the school Scripture Unions
Join us in praying for this important work with the young people in this area.
Grapevine Café, St Columba's Church - Wed 10th Dec 15:45-16:30.
Markinch Parish - Wed 14th Jan 18:45-19:15.

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MSP's & Councillors

1 Timothy 2:1-3 ...prayers, intercession and thanksgiving ...for kings and all those in authority
Join in and pray for your MSP's and Councillors - if you want to live in peace and freedom...
Open or download this page to see who they are.
  PDF (71K)  

Click on the link to find out how you can go to the Scottish Parliament to pray - http://ppscotland.org/

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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (18-25 Jan 09)

There was a wonderful united celebration on 20th January 2008 to mark the 100th year Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. It was held in St Margaret's Church. We shared a soup and sandwich fellowship lunch at 1pm, then joined together in worship at 2pm.
On 18th Jan. 2009 we will meet in Coaltown of Balgonie URC. Bring your sandwiches and share lunch at 1pm then join in worship at 2pm. You can also just come for the service at 2pm.
2009 Chosen Theme: “Reconcile Your People” Ezekiel 37:15-28. Weekday lunchtime worship meetings will take place in St Luke’s. Study material is being ordered. Christ’s Kirk are to host the Fellowship Meal which is on Friday 23rd Jan 09 at 7pm.
To find out more click here →
http://www.ctbi.org.uk/weekofprayer

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One World Week (19-26 Oct 08)

The theme of “Growing Together” promoting global justice. Five Churches created static, visual presentations showing their involvement in World Mission. A list of locations will be collated so we can support these missions with prayer.
For more information, click here →
http://www.oneworldweek.org/

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Lent Studies 2009 (2 Mar - 10 April 09)

Lent in 2009 is between Ash Wednesday (25th February) to Easter Day (12th April).
The group leaders will meet and decided which study guide to use as the Lent Studies. In 2008, Pathways to Prayer series was used.
There are a number of group studies throughout the period.
Anyone is free join whichever group they want, and you are encouraged to join a group in a different Church.
The venues and dates will be announce early in 2009. Studies will begin week commencing 2nd March 2009.

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Carol Singing

Carol singing to be led by George Carratt in the Kingdom Centre on 13th Dec 2008.
Singers to represent their church at the times below, but are also welcome to join in at other times. Donations will be received for a local charity. In 2007 these amounted to £83.83
2008 Schedule
Start End Churches
11:00 11:20 Christ's Kirk & Markinch Parish
11:20 11:40 St. Margaret's
11:40 12:00 St. Luke's, Glenrothes Baptist
12:00 12:20 St. Ninian's
12:20 12:40 St. Paul's & St. Mary's, Trinity
12:40 13:00 St. Columba's, Leslie Baptist, KCF


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DIARY

November
29th Sat 10-1 Leslie Baptist Advent Retreat, Cathy Smyth. Charis 744632 http://www.charisfoundation.co.uk
29th Sat 10:30-12:30St. Margaret's Christmas Coffee Morning. Bible Society
30th Sun SCOTLANDNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
December
8th Mon Glenrothes Baptist Salvation Army Christmas Music [Proceeds to 'GROW']
9th Tue 4-7pmSt Luke's Carol Party
10th Wed 3:45pmSt Columba's GROW Prayer Time
10th Wed 7pmSt Ninian's Advent Service [Churches Together Event] Download a poster for your Church
13th Sat 11-1 Rothes Halls steps Carol Singing
24th Wed 8pm Salvation Army Catch the Fire, worship evening http://catchthefireglenrothes.viviti.com/


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Links

Here are some links to other websites that may be of interest.

InformationLink
ACTS Scotlandwww.acts-scotland.org
Back to Churchwww.backtochurch.co.uk
Christian Action Research & Educationwww.care.org.uk/Group/Group.scotland
Christian Counselling CC imgwww.charisfoundation.co.uk
C.L.A.N. Gathering 18-24 July 09 new wine scot logowww.new-wine-scotland.org
Gilven Projectwww.scottishchristianalliance.org
Ian White IW imgwww.littlemistymusic.com
One World Week 2008www.oneworldweek.org/
Pray For Scotlandwww.prayforscotland.org.uk
Scottish Bible Societywww.scottishbiblesociety.org
Week Of Prayer For Christian Unity 2009http://www.ctbi.org.uk/weekofprayer


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