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A message from Rev Roy Henderson, Interim Minister
Balerno linked with Currie – 1/11/25
It is the morning of Saturday November 1at before the ‘Partnership Support Group Meeting’ at Gibson Craig Hall. At the time of writing I don’t know what matters will be raised by those who come along.
Whatever is said or shared at the ‘PSG’ it will help to frame the agenda of Balerno linked with Currie as you negotiate your way towards and beyond the union of the two churches.
Such unions are taking place across Scotland, in Glasgow where I have come from and here in the Edinburgh area. This has come about since the General Assembly of 2021 which required Presbyteries ‘to plan mission within their bounds’. In this, the Church of Scotland seeks to:-
• underscore the Church’s priority as participating in Christ’s mission.
• set down a definition of that mission.
• provide a framework for a Presbytery to express that priority in forming a rolling five-year Mission Plan.
• enable a group of Presbyteries anticipating union to work together on a Mission Plan.
• ensure that a Presbytery makes best use of the ministry posts allocated to it by the General Assembly.
• insist that a Presbytery take decisions about the future of Church buildings.
• provide a range of ways in which a Presbytery may structure and resource Church life.
• engage the Faith Action Programme Leadership Team and the General Trustees in assisting Presbytery in their planning.
That, I know, is a lot to take in. All committed parties here in Balerno linked with Currie have a shared task. That task is to shape or reshape church life to address the contemporary situation here and now.
Holy and living God,
who leads, accompanies and empowers your people;
these are tender times,
our world has changed so much,
and is changing every day.
Lead us in our conversations,
accompany us in our decision-making
and empower us to move onwards in faith,
even when we are afraid.
We pray in the name of Jesus, who is the Way. Amen.
Roy Henderson, Interim Minister
Services
2nd November —
Joint Communion Service in Balerno Parish Church.
Worship led by Rev Roy Henderson. 9.30am.
9th November —
Remembrance Service in Currie Kirk at 10.30am.
Followed by a Prayer Tree Service.
16th November —
Currie Kirk at 11.15am.
23rd November —
Currie Kirk at 11.15am.
30th November —
1st Sunday in Advent. Currie Kirk at 11.15am.
Intimations
Supper & Songs
1st November. St. Josephs Hall. 7.30pm
Tickets £25 are available from Balerno church office.
Currie Guild
4th November. Gibson Craig Halls. 10am
Scots Women Who Chose to Challenge.
Speaker: Jackie Sangster.
MOF
9th November the MOF team will be serving refreshments in the Session House, Currie Kirk 2 - 4pm for those coming to view the Garden of Remembrance.
Joint Advent All Age Messy Church Planning Meeting
11th November. Gibson Craig Halls. 7pm
All welcome. (Advent All Age Messy Church will be 28.11.25.
Gibson Craig Halls. 2-4pm)
Currie Kirk Christmas Fayre
6th December, Gibson Craig Halls.
We’re holding a planning meeting on Friday 14th November, 7pm, GCHall for anyone who’d like to help at the Fayre.
Currie Guild
18th November. Gibson Craig Halls. 2pm
Nature Closely Observed.
Speaker: George Anderson.
FRESH START
Cookers for Christmas Appeal 2025.
The Cookers for Christmas Appeal helps provide essential white goods making a house feel like a home. Financial donations or items for starter packs which include cleaning supplies, kitchen equipment, tea towels and toiletries are very much appreciated. Thank you for your support.
Christine Wilson.
If you want any information or need to speak to someone please call the Kirk office (451 5141) or contact one of the Session Clerks: Louise Lamont (07910 594188) or Isobel Webber (07702784186)
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