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Steering Group Update
The Steering Group met on Wednesday 29th April. There was a full attendance and enthusiastic discussion.
Communicating Work of Steering Group with Kirk Sessions & Congregations- in addition to the written report of meetings, members of the Steering Group who are not members of the Kirk Sessions have been invited to attend their respective KS meetings. Balerno’s next meeting is on 6th May whilst Currie’s is on 11th May.
Session Clerks to be included in the list of recipients of report.
Fact Finding & Parish Profile(s) - work continues to produce a single source of truth and data. There are many similarities with the 2 churches. There was discussion around participating in Eco Congregation ; both churches have been members of the organisation but their memberships have lapsed.
There was talk of a new logo and motto but we will have to wait until we have decided upon a name for the united church before choosing something suitable.
An Action Plan covering a minimum of 3 years will be required before we can call a minister. This is a great opportunity to look forward.
Church Names - a list of over 70 suggestions was circulated. Some of the names are very similar so this number has been reduced to 26. There will be a 2 stage vote by the 2 congregations. The list of suggested names will be in alphabetical order. The first vote will be on Sunday 10th May with the second vote,on a shortened list, on Sunday 24th May. 2 members from the Steering Group will count the votes at each Church.
Church Treasurer Update - a meeting with the 2 current Treasurers has taken place. In addition to the role of Treasurer , there is a suggestion of a Book Keeper being employed to assist the Treasurer. The 2 Treasurers have been asked to work together to create Role Descriptions.
Magazines - a meeting has been arranged for Tuesday 19th May at GCH at which representatives of both publications will chat about the way ahead.
Basis of Union - work continues
Points raised by MP - the Congregational Action Plan will cover the Vision aspect. The union presents us with great opportunities to develop and grow.
Elders - both Congregations are represented as follows, Currie has 23 elders; 13 women and 10 men. Balerno has 34 elders; 16 women and 18 men
It was agreed that the last two items be moved further up the Agenda to allow more time for discussion.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 13th May at Shepherd Room, BPC
Intimations
United Charge Voting 10th May —
A vote on the name of the United Charge will be taken in the two separate churches on Sunday 10th May and
Sunday 24th May.
Not to be missed.
Christian Aid Week —
10th-16th May. Envelopes available from Kirk Office and in Sunday 10th May Order of Service.
Currie Kirk Session Meeting —
11th May in Gibson Craig Halls 7pm.
Balerno Fairtrade AGM —
The Balerno Fairtrade Village Group are holding their AGM on Monday 11th May in the Ogston Hall (opposite Balerno Scotmid carpark) starting at 7.15pm-8.45pm. Everyone is welcome. Please come along and help support Fair Trade through the church and community.
Currie Guild Trip 14th May —
Last minute places (£38) contact Shona Moyes.
Soulmates —
Next meet on Thursday 14th May from 2pm-3pm in the Lounge of the Gibson Craig Halls.
Balerno Gala 2026 —
16 May — Gala Parade & crowning of Gala Court Main street 12:30pm
23 May — Gala Day 12:00-16:00 Bottom Rugby pitches Malleny Park.
Currie Kirk Walking Group —
Next walk is Sunday 17th May, after 10am service and coffee to catch bus to Water of Leith VisitorCentre. Walk from there alongside river to Saughton Gardens, follow river to Roseburn. Coffee optional at Saughton or Roseburn. Bring bus pass.
Good Book Group —
Several people in BPC who have indicated that they would be interested in joining the proposed Good Book Group.
To discuss this further and to take the group forward it would be good if some of the folks interested in participating from both BPC and Currie Kirk, could meet on Tuesday the 19th of May from 7pm-8pm in the Shepherd room at Balerno Parish Church.
This one off meeting would be a forum to discuss the best times, days, place and format of the Good Book Group.
We look forward to meeting with you.
Kind regards,
Kay and Elaine.
Wine Tasting & Quiz Night —
29th May in the Gibson Craig Halls. £10.
Tickets available from the Kirk Office.
A.V —
Anyone interested in training on a new A.V System, please give your name to Louise or the Kirk Office.
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Church Services
10th May —
Christian Aid Week. Currie Kirk at 11.15am.
Followed by a Prayer Tree Service. Led by Rev Roy Henderson.
17th May —
Joint Service in Balerno Parish Church at 10am.
Led by Rev Roy Henderson.
24th May —
Pentecost Service. Currie Kirk at 11.15am.
Led by Rev Roy Henderson.
31st May —
Currie Kirk at 11.15am. Followed by an Informal Communion.
Led by Rev Roy Henderson
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If you would lile any information or need to speak to someone please call Currie Kirk Office on (0131 451 5141)
or contact the Session Clerk Louise Lamont (07910594188).
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