COSY Pilgrimage 2008
Why World Mission?
When I attended the World Mission Council meeting a few weeks ago, we were set a challenge by the convenor to get us thinking about why World Mission exists. I thought it would be good to share some of our responses: Challenging statement: “The World Mission Council is a waste of the Church’s time & … Continue reading
Mission in Nepal….
So today was an interesting day. We stayed up fairly late last night chatting and getting to know one another. we all then woke up far too early! Our first port of call today was the offices of CMN. CMN is an organisation working for and with the people of Nepal addressing the root causes … Continue reading
Tourists in Nepal
Our first full day in Nepal is almost at an end – we’ll spend the rest of the evening just chilling in the hotel chatting about the day and playing cards (Joanna and I intend on teaching Chuli and Suzi how to play ‘spoons’!) Today has been a fascinating day, a fun day, a busy … Continue reading
GA Monday Proceedings
Today was an interesting day! Alex Salmond, Scotlands First Minister, addressed the assembly today. I thought he did quite well, although I’ve lost the notes I took on what he said! Gutted! I do remember him talking about the link between the CofS and Scotlands national identity. I had a great time meeting Paul Beautyman … Continue reading
General Assembly – Saturday
Saturday was a long day! There were debates in the morning, the garden party in the afternoon and then a difficult case in the evening. The moderator started the day by talking about hope. I especially liked this part: “Hope is a theological virtue, not a form of escapism, but what Christians are meant to … Continue reading
General Assembly – Friday Proceedings
General Assembly Day 2 Today has been quite a full day. The morning started with communion, then we had a number of debates, the largest of which was the Church and Society debate, although the HIV/AIDS project report was today as well. The communion service was very uplifting. I’ve yet to be to a worship … Continue reading
St Peter's Primacy
This is a slideshow of pictures from when I visited St Peter’s Primacy on the pilgrimage to the Holy Land with the Church of Scotland last year. The singing is a recording I made of the group singing ‘Jesus, we are here’ as we all sat in the chapel. Once I get some time, I’ll … Continue reading
Lent
So, the season of lent is upon us. What will you do to mark this period in the Church year? More importantly, WHY will you do it? I’ve spoken to quite a few people over the last few weeks who’ve been talking about what they’re giving up for lent. It was very easy to talk … Continue reading
Holy Land Collage's
So I’ve been having fun with my holy land trip photos and photoshop… this next one is of a bench that was outside a museum on the shores of Galilee that had the remains of a 1st century fishing boat on display…. The bench reads: “My identification with the Galilee and with my home in … Continue reading
Trip to the Holy Land….Sabbath & The unrecognised village…..
The weekend in Israel is bizarre when you’re used to a western weekend. Fridays are Sabbath for Muslims and Saturdays are Sabbath for Jews. Hence, on Fridays and Saturdays, depending which part of the country you’re in (Muslim dominated or Jew dominated) nothing happens on these two days! Anyway, on the Saturday morning, we had … Continue reading