Dunfermline Presbytery News & Notices

26th of September 2010 is the date for this years ‘Back to Church Sunday’.  In 2009 some 82,000 across the UK came ‘back to church’, with a significant number choosing to stay. 

10 mins is all it takes to complete the survey.  We want to understand your views - so whether you attend church, sometimes attend or never attend church services regularly please take a few moments and visit www.churchsurvey.org.uk and let us know your views.

Dates for your diary.  22nd and 23rd of May 2010.  A number of special events will be taking place in Dunfermline Glen.  Everyone is Welcome.

A new series of 6 sessions looking at how we can share our Christian faith with family, friends and neighbours begins on February 24th, 7.30pm in St.Margaret’s Church, Dunfermline.  Cost is £1 per session.  To book your place email Allan on mission@vint.co.uk

Conference recommended by MDO

21st Century Disciples
With Bishop Graham Cray
Saturday 27th February 2010
 
- What does it mean to be a disciple in Scotland today?
- What are the challenges of living a mission impelled life?
- How do we respond as individuals and as a church?
This is a one day conference for Christians and church leaders to explore together this crucial challenge of discipleship in today’s world.

Date: Saturday 27th February
Time: 9:30am-5pm
Venue: Newhills Parish Church, Aberdeen, AB21 9SS (www.newhillschurch.org.uk)
Cost: £20 including a light lunch, coffee/tea
Booking: To book please contact Sarah-Jane Biggart by e-mailing sarahjane.biggart@missionscotland.org.uk or by phoning 07734 101358

 What is the connection between childhood faith and adult religious commitment?

A recent study conducted by the Barna Group provides new insights into this age-old question. The survey asked adults to think back on their upbringing and to describe the frequency of their involvement in Sunday school or religious training. The Barna researchers then compared those reported early-life behaviors with the respondents’ current levels of faith activity and faith durability.

How do childhood and teen engagement connect to adult spirituality? The research examined four elements of adult religious commitment: attending church, having an active faith (defined as reading the Bible, praying, and attending church in the last week), being unchurched, and switching from childhood faith.

When it comes to church engagement, those who attended Sunday school or other religious programs as children or as teens were much more likely than those without such experiences to attend church and to have an active faith as adults. For instance, among those who frequently attended such programs as a child, 50% said they attended a worship service in the last week, which is slightly higher than the national average and well ahead of those who rarely or never attended children’s programs. Among those who frequently attended religious programs as teenagers, 58% said they had attended a worship service in the last week. In comparison, less frequent participation as a teenager correlated with less frequent adult participation.

for more details visit
http://www.barna.org/barna-update/article/15-familykids/321-new-research-explores-the-long-term-effect-of-spiritual-activity-among-children-and-teens

Hello to you all, especially if you havent heard in a while.  There’s a lot to do here.   I’ve attached a couple of pics from the recent school outing for Grade 7 & 8 (S1 and 2 in Scotland) to En Gedi on the shore of the Dead Sea (national nature reserve).  You may remember En Gedie as the place where David cut off the corner of Saul’s cloak (1st Samuel).

I also managed to fulfil an ambition of bathing in the Dead Sea.  Love to all

Jimmy

A number of Guild events have been added to the presbytery calendar.  Check out details at http://www.dunfermlinepresbytery.org.uk/calender.htm 

Would you like to talk to other Parents about:

· Being a confident parent.

· Behaviour and why it always makes sense

· Creating confident children.

· Family relationships and why they matter.

· How to enjoy being a parent.

Starting on Monday 26th October 2009 at 10am in Cowdenbeath Trinity Church hall, Sinclair Drive (for map see congregations on www.dunfermlinepresbytery.org.uk), for five weeks get together with other parents and discuss these topics. A Crèche will be available. Free of charge.

For more details or to book a place contact: Pamela Scott on : 01383 410530 or 01383 512079.

Kelty Kirk Outreach Worker Part-time

Salary £9036 (17.5 hours per week, flexible working pattern, on a three year fixed-term contract)

This is an exciting new post for a committed Christian with a heart for mission and outreach into the local community. The Outreach Worker will operate within the community seeking to build contact between the Church and the local community. There will be opportunities to work alongside young people exploring Christianity with the help and support of the local congregation. Emphasis will be on developing new outreach initiatives and projects.

The candidate will have good experience in working with a wide range of age groups, have good communication skills and be able to explain biblical teaching in a relevant manner.

Starting Date January 2010

Full details and application forms are available from our website: www.keltykirk.org.uk

And also from:Lee Messeder  15, Arlick Road Kelty KY4 0BHClosing date for applications is the 30^{th October 2009Kelty Kirk is a registered charity SC011004}