Hope this email finds you well. As ever if you would like something included please send it to Fife@churchofscotland.org.uk by the Thursday of the week you would like it to appear. Please send a short text blurb (4 or 5 lines max) and then put any other information into an attachment in either a pdf or jpg. If you've been forwarded on this email and would prefer to receive it directly, email Fife@churchofscotland.org.uk asking to be added to the communication email list.

01/12/2023

 

  • Draft Presbytery Minutes 18/11/2023 (attached)
     
  • Christmas Concert with Tullis Russell Band - Auchtermuchty (flyer attached)
    Edenshead Church - Annual Christmas Concert with Tullis Russell Band on Sunday 10 December at 7pm. Tickets £6 at the door. Join us in the Church Hall, Croft, Auchtermuchty, KY14 7AS. Always a great part of the Christmas build up. 
     
  • Christmas Community Event at Dalgety Bay Church (flyer attached)
    Our third Christmas Community Event is being held in Dalgety Parish Church on Saturday 2nd December. "A collaborative event to bring some Christmas cheer" We will have craft stalls, church groups, individuals and groups providing seasonal music, refreshments and carol singing. We will be there from 10am to 4pm so do come along and join us.
     
  • Pathhead Christmas Fayre (flyer attached)
    Pathhead Parish Church (Kirkcaldy) holding its Christmas Fair, at 2pm at the Church Hall on Saturday 2nd December. £1 entry for adults.
     
  • Reflective & Remembrance Service, Saturday 9th December, Elie Church, 3PM. (flyer attached)

    Christmas is not always an easy time for everyone. Join us on Saturday 9th December for our Reflective & Remembrance Service led by Susan Begg, Healthcare Chaplin, NHS Fife.  Our reflective service offers the chance to take time to reflect and remember those we have lost, and those around the world in difficult times

     

  • Long Service Award (picture attached)

    Beryl Luke was recently presented with a long service certificate celebrating 40 years as an Elder in St. Bryce Kirk , Kirkcaldy

     

  • Christmas Tree Festival at St Margarets Glenrothes
    St Margaret’s Church, Glenrothes, is having a Christmas Tree Festival on 8th, 9th and 10th December as part of our 70th anniversary celebrations. Please come to see an amazing collection of decorated trees and enjoy a cuppa and a mince pie after! Friday 8th/Saturday 9th 10am – 4pm, Sunday 10th 2pm – 4pm. Join us if you can for a Christmas Sing-a-long at 6.30pm on Sunday 10th – all very welcome!
     
  • Job Roles (attached)
    In the interests of transparency, Lorraine Orr (Mission Director) and Giles Dove (Presbytery Mission Plan Implementation Officer) have asked me to share with you the main duties of their roles. Please find them attached.

 

 

17/11/2023

  • Presbytery meeting live stream

https://youtube.com/live/QYC39XZgo1E Please note that the meeting will begin with Communion at 10am, so the live stream will start at 11am when the business starts.

 

  • Cancer care support group

On the second last Thursday of each month between 1-3 pm in Methilhill and Denbeath Parish Church Hall, people who have received a cancer diagnosis meet for support. Representatives from Maggies, Macmillan Cancer support, the Church and Airlie Medical Practice are in attendance and available to assist with several forms of support.  Each month a guest speaker from the community offers information about their work and people do appreciate learning more about support they can access in our local community . A sandwich lunch is provided for all who attend. If this group sounds something you would wish to join or want some more information about , please contact Mrs Jacqueline Thomson DCS 078 06776560 

 

  • Christmas Tree Festival at Glenrothes St Margarets

St Margaret’s Church, Glenrothes, is having a Christmas Tree Festival on 8th, 9th and 10th December as part of our 70th anniversary celebrations. If you – or any club, business or charity you know - would like to take part, please contact Sheila Filsell using the details in the attached information. More details to follow!

  • Presbytery Retreat

The deadline to book your place on the Advent Retreat is Sunday 20th November.

Names to Margaret Kimmitt (mkimmitt@churchofscotland.org.uk The Retreat is on Friday 1st December in the Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy. Start at 10am for coffee. A soup and sandwich lunch will be provided. We will finish at 3pm. The theme is 'Waiting for the Gift' and there will be opportunities for group discussion as well as time for personal reflection.

 

  • Interim Moderator Training

There will be a training session for anyone interested in becoming an Interim Moderator on Monday 27th November 2023 – 7 – 9.30 pm (probably on line). If anyone Elder would be interested in the training they should contact the Presbytery Office no later than Friday 17 November in order that names can be submitted to the Principal Clerk’s Office in time for pre-training communications can be sent out. 

Both Sessions will be led by the Rev Victoria Linford, Presbytery Resource, Adviser. If the 27th November does not suit you and you are interested, the next session will take place on Saturday 10 February 2024, 10am-12.30pm.

 

  • Joint Christian Aid/The Friends of St Andrew’s Jerusalem & Tiberias event 

When: Monday 27 November, 2.00pm to 3.30pm 

Where: Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh Speaker: Sarit Michaeli, International Advocacy Lead for B’Tselem (Israeli Information Center For Human Rights in the Occupied Territories), joining online 

Topic: The current situation in Gaza and the West Bank 

Details of the event, link to webinar, and email address to register to attend in person all at https://www.christianaid.org.uk/events/btselems-work-human-rights-midst-conflict?fbclid=IwAR0WXzyci-yINiBS9UT6dmZ88kW1pahaaCtrJ8O9UakmlkcN5YSaL3Ew1gw

 

  • St Andrews Day Service (poster attached)

The Service will be held in St Cuthbert's Church, Lothian Road, Edinburgh, at 2.pm, the preacher being the recently retired Moderator, Very Rev Dr Iain Greenshields.   Rev Dr Stewart Gillan and Rev Muriel Pearson, Ministers in Jerusalem and Tiberias will participate; music being provided by Morley Whitehead (organist) and Caroline Trutz (soloist).  Refreshments will be available following the service, along with an opportunity to support Hadeel. Naturally we will welcome as many as are able to join us, but for those whose preference is to participate through live-streaming.  The link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bmg5Ljo-Huk (and details are also available on our website or Facebook page).

 

  • Talk by Rev Muriel Pearson, Mission Partner, Israel and Palestine (PDF attached)

Saturday 25 November, 2.30pm

St Leonard’s Church, Hepburn Gardens, St Andrews, KY16 9DF

Muriel will be speaking about her work and about life in Israel and Palestine.  All are welcome at this very timely event.  Please share widely.

 

  • VPC Appointments

- The release of Jaqueline Thomson from the role of Interim Moderator for Dunfermline: St Ninian’s and the appointment of Rev Alec Shuttleworth in her stead with immediate effect. Alec’s appointment is temporary and will subsist until an alternative IM is identified to take matters forward in the longer term.

- The release of Rev Mike Weaver from the role of Interim Moderator for Kirkcaldy: Abbotshall and the appointment of Rev Andrea Fraser in his stead with immediate effect.

- The appointment of Rev Arthur Christie as Interim Moderator for Dunfermline: St Andrew’s Erskine from 1st January 2024, taking effect following the retirement of the minister Rev Muriel Willoughby on 31st December 2023. Arthur’s appointment is required to take effect only if the forthcoming union of Dunfermline: St Andrew’s Erskine with Dunfermline: Townhill & Kingseat to form Dunfermline: St Columba’s does not take place on 1st January 2024 and will subsist until the date that the union does take effect.

 

 

27/10/2023

 

  • Climate Change Conference

 

All are invited to join Christian Aid, Eco-Congregations, the Guild and the Church of Scotland on Saturday 28th October at St. Bryce Kirk, Kirkcaldy for a Fife Presbytery Conference on Climate Justice and how your church can get involved. This will be an interactive and informative day where you will hear about the impacts of climate change locally and globally and get resources and ideas so that your church can respond. Tea & coffee available from 10am. Conference from 10:30am - 1:30pm. We’d love to see you there. For catering purposes please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SeDuz08MVRIeeY1ckQJesjKK5uhZ1HJ_dnaJWvu0R3I

 

  • Leven Church Fayre

 

28th October 2023, at Leven Parish Church. Entrance fee is £4 and includes refreshments, 10 - 12

 

 

 

  • Scottish Workplace Chaplaincy

 

All are welcome to the next training session, to be held Saturday morning 28th October at Kirkcaldy Hope Church, 10.00 - 12.00pm. We're looking at Workplace Culture and Workplace Chaplaincy. Free to attend and refreshments provided. Any enquiries, please contact swhittle@churchofscotland.org.uk

 

  • Community Payback Team

 

 We have recently completed indoor painting at Hope Church Kirkcaldy which included painting two halls and entrance.  Participants are supervised by a work supervisor and work in groups of up to 5 people. We also carry out outdoor work (weather permitting) including painting and gardening.  Recipients of the service must provide all materials and we will deliver the labour free of charge. We would like to offer this service to all churches in the Fife area. For more information please contact Joan Gallo: joan.gallo@fife.gov.uk 07515290069

 

  • 150th Anniversary Celebrations

 

Newport-on-Tay Church of Scotland is celebrating the 150th Anniversary of its formation (originally St Thomas Church) and the construction of its building. There will be special events on the weekend of 4th/5th November (including a concert featuring the Scottish Police & Community Choir). Posters are attached (one for the weekend events and one for the concert).

 

  •  Bigger than a Box! Conference on Children’s Spirituality

 

  • Do you work with children and families?
  • Do you have children within your faith community?
  • Are you a school chaplain?
  • Would you like to learn more about children’s spirituality?

 

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then this one day conference is for you!

 

Bigger than a Box! Conference on Children’s Spirituality (with Keynote Speaker Rev Dr Paul Nash), organised by Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)

 

Monday 13th November 9am-4pm

 

Conifox Adventure Centre, Kirkliston, EH29 9ER (5 minutes from Edinburgh Airport and 20 mins from the centre of Edinburgh, with plenty of parking)

 

Cost: £12 per attendee (includes lunch).

 

For more details, and to book a place, by 1st November, please go to https://www.chas.org.uk/events/bigger-than-a-box-conference-on-childrens-spirituality



 

20/10/2023

  • Presbytery Advent Retreat, Friday 1st December 10.30 - 15.00, Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy

Book your place now for this retreat which will, in response to feedback, be open to all members of Presbytery on a first come, first served basis with a maximum number of 30 places. To book, send a brief e-mail to mkimmitt@churchofscotland.org.uk 

  • Climate Change Conference

All are invited to join Christian Aid, Eco-Congregations, the Guild and the Church of Scotland on Saturday 28th October at St. Bryce Kirk, Kirkcaldy for a Fife Presbytery Conference on Climate Justice and how your church can get involved. This will be an interactive and informative day where you will hear about the impacts of climate change locally and globally and get resources and ideas so that your church can respond. Tea & coffee available from 10am. Conference from 10:30am - 1:30pm. We’d love to see you there. For catering purposes please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SeDuz08MVRIeeY1ckQJesjKK5uhZ1HJ_dnaJWvu0R3I

  • Crossreach Sunday November 2023

Information available here: CrossReach Sunday November 2023 | CrossReach

  • Tullis Russell Mills Band concert

As part of St Margaret’s Church, Glenrothes, 70th anniversary celebrations, there is to be concert given by the Tullis Russell Mills Band on Friday 3nd November in the church at 7.30pm.

All very welcome, pay what you can ticket price and teas/coffees at the interval. Please come and support this event.

 

  • Online prayer event for Peace in the Middle East

Tuesday 24 October 2023, 7pm

Christian Aid and the Church of Scotland are organisers of this event.  For the Zoom link email atomlinson@christian-aid.org.

More information here: 
https://www.christianaid.org.uk/events/prayers-peace-middle-east#:~:text=Join%20Christian%20Aid%20Scotland%20and,territory%20on%2024%20October%202023.

 

  • Leven Church Fayre

28th October 2023, at Leven Parish Church. Entrance fee is £4 and includes refreshments.

 

  • Welcoming Children to Communion (pdf attached)

If anyone is reflecting on practices of communion, especially in relation to welcoming children, I offer this dissertation as a resource in case it is helpful. I wrote it as part of my BD in St Andrews. If anyone would like to chat further, please feel free to contact me on TNewton@churchofscotland.org.uk. 

15/10/2023

  • Rev Muriel Pearson - Mission Partner

Rev Muriel Pearson, Associate Minister, St Andrew’s Jerusalem & Tiberias, based in Tiberias, is one of the Presbytery of Fife’s Mission Partners.  All being well, she will arrive home late on Friday 13 October, having been evacuated through Amman.  As you will appreciate, this is an extremely difficult time for her.  If you would like to send her a message of support you can write to MPearson@churchofscotland.org.uk.  Her most recent blog post is 

https://murielpearson.com/?fbclid=IwAR2c1yMMhrmkMcpQHL-RscNfwDqmAZsD4IwtjmLzS0RfeaEJAY6mvsN9jDQ.

  • Why Fathers are Important (pdf attached)

I wish to make you and colleagues aware of a seminar taking place on the evening of Thursday 2nd November at Dunfermline Viewfield Baptist Church entitled, 'Why Fathers are Important and What Support is There for Them'. Do you think that most Christians in Fife would be able to give a ready answer to this were it asked!?  To shed a great deal of light on this, we have invited two guests speakers - coming from Fatherhood Institute in London and Care For the Family in Cheshire. 



  • Assembly Trustees September Update

The Assembly Trustees | The Church of Scotland

  • Organist

St Columba’s Church in Glenrothes is looking for an organist or keyboard player who would like to learn to play an organ. This could be on regular or a rota basis. We pay Scottish Federation of Organists rates. The main requirements are availability on Sunday mornings, being comfortable in a Christian worship environment and an ability to play to accompany singing. To apply, express interest or find out more, please contact either: Carol Gibson (carolm.gibson55@virginmedia.com) or Alan Kimmitt (alan.kimmitt@churchofscotland.org.uk – 01592 742233) before the end of October.

  • Temporary Implementation Officer post

Following the decision taken by the September meeting of Presbytery to appoint an Implementation Officer for Fife Presbytery on a part-time basis using the Presbytery wide 0.5 ministry allocation in the approved Presbytery Mission Plan, the Business Committee under powers, have appointed the Reverend Giles Dove on a 3 month temporary contract. This is to allow time for an 18-month part-time MDS post to be created by 121 in November 2023. A job description has been agreed and the formal approval process has begun.



  • Festival of Remembrance (picture attached)

On Saturday 4th November (at 7.00pm), the Royal British Legion Scotland will hold a Festival of Remembrance (for Angus, Perthshire and Fife) in the Caird Hall in Dundee.     The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland will be playing - as will the High School of Dundee Pipe Band.   There will be a "muster" of representatives from the armed services, uniformed civilian services and cadet forces.    Think a local version of the event you may be familiar with watching on television from the Albert Hall.   The proceedings finish with an act of remembrance.   Do please help spread the word.

  • Presbytery Advent Retreat

Friday 1st December 10.30 - 15.00

Dean Park Hotel, Kirkcaldy

 

Book your place now for this retreat which will, in response to feedback, be open to all members of Presbytery on a first come, first served basis with a maximum number of 30 places. To book, send a brief e-mail to mkimmitt@churchofscotland.org.uk .

08/10/2023

First, a correction to last weeks email. TalkMatters is looking for board members, and the leaflet sent round is correct, but the blurb had the wrong email address. If you would like more information then please email stephen.white@talkmatters.org

 

  • ACORN event at Beath and Cowdenbeath North (flyer attached)

We are hosting an Acorn event with the Michael Harvey at Beath and Cowdenbeath North Church on Friday 13the October at 7.30pm. This event is free but please register with Eventbrite, full details are on the attached poster.

 

  • Article in Life and Work by Giles Dove

Our former Interim Mission Director Giles Dove has written an article about his time working for us. A Deeper Understanding - Features - Life and Work

  • St Margaret’s Church, Woodside Road, Glenrothes 70th anniversary celebrations.

St Margaret’s Church, Woodside Road, Glenrothes is having an open day and display of photographs on Saturday 7th October as part of the church’s 70th anniversary celebrations. Everyone welcome between 10am and 4pm, teas and coffees available.  Would be lovely to see you there!

 

  •  Climate Change Conference

All are invited to join Christian Aid, Eco-Congregations, the Guild and the Church of Scotland on Saturday 28th October at St. Bryce Kirk, Kirkcaldy for a Fife Presbytery Conference on Climate Justice and how your church can get involved. This will be an interactive and informative day where you will hear about the impacts of climate change locally and globally and get resources and ideas so that your church can respond. Tea & coffee available from 10am. Conference from 10:30am - 1:30pm. Please sign up on this link for catering purposes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SeDuz08MVRIeeY1ckQJesjKK5uhZ1HJ_dnaJWvu0R3I

  • Auchterderran Kinglassie Guilf Coffee Morning

AuchterderranKinglassie Guild are holding a fundraising coffee morning in aid of their missionary partner in Bolivia it will be in the church hall at Auchterderran on Saturday 14 October from 11 till 2. Free admission all welcome.

  • Article in the St Andrews University Newsletter

About the Moderators visit to Fife:  https://intheloop.newsweaver.com/intheloop/90z2uathmak1uwfw94cwft?email=true&lang=en&a=2&p=3256699&t=924653

 

  • Link to Sermon

This is the sermon preached by Sally at her final engagement of her visit to the Presbytery of Fife, a joint worship event of the West Fife Village Churches, Carnock and Oakley, Cairneyhill, Culross and Torryburn, Limekilns, Saline and Blairingone, Tulliallan and Kincardine. In  the Soup and Sandwich lunch that followed £591.10 was raised for the  Church of Scotland contribution to the Disasters Emergency Relief Fund dealing with the current crises in Morocco and Libya. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/fgg0i648tcn9952988p6z/Sally-Foster-Fulton-1_10_23.mp4?rlkey=7mtz61z2cqbtauxmzvyjl8w3k&dl=0

Hope you all have an excellent weekend.

22/09/2023

  • MODERATORS VISIT TO FIFE

 

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, is visiting Fife Presbytery this week, from tomorrow Sat 23rd September to Sun 1st October. Here is an article on the Church of Scotland website: Moderator to visit Presbytery of Fife | The Church of Scotland

 

Please find attached to this email the full timetable of events for the Moderator on her visit, but below I have highlighted the opportunities for you to take part in activities and services with her:

 

  • Sunday 24th September - The Moderator will be at Markinch Church preaching at 11am. Please note that although everyone is welcome to this, there is no level access to the church so bear that in mind. 
  • Sunday 24th September - Join the Moderator at Largo Parish Church to celebrate 400 years, at 6pm
  • Wednesday 27th September - Pilgrim Way Walk - The Moderator will be walking part of the Pilgrim Way beginning at Culross and then having lunch at Cairneyhill - bring your own picnic
  • Wednesday 27th September - Scratch Pilgrim Choir - This is an opportunity to join a scratch choir led by Richard Michael, Professor of Jazz at St Andrew's University, meeting at Abbotshall Parish Church, Kirkcaldy, at 4.30pm to rehearse and then perform at 7pm. Please email Fife@churchofscotland.org.uk if you would like to take part, letting us know what part you sing so we can make sure we have enough music
  • Wednesday 27th September - Evening Service at Abbotshall, Kirkcaldy - beginning at 7pm, and including a performance of the Scratch Pilgrim Choir.
  • Friday 29th September - Guilds Together Service - at 2pm in St Margaret's Church, Glenrothes
  • Sunday 1st October - The Moderator will be at Tulliallan and Kincardine Church to preach the Sunday service.
  • Organist and Singer

My name is Jonathan Buchan, I am an Organist/Pianist and Singer with over 30 years experience in leading worship of all types.  I am writing to ask if you could circulate my information to the Parishes within the Presbytery as I am, someone , who is , available to play for Funerals, Weddings, Midweek and Evening Services. Although I am based in Glasgow, i am happy travelling across Scotland to play.  My contact details are : Jonathan Buchan, jonathanbuchan1975@hotmail.co.uk, 0773 277 3270. My fees range from £60-90 depending on distance and/or involvement. 

  • Visit My Mosque (flyer attached)

I received the following message and poster from our friends at the Central Mosque in Dunfermline and was hoping that it could be shared with other churches in Presbytery. As we seek to build ties with the other faith communities that we live alongside, it might be a good opportunity for folks to learn more.

  • Largo Church Celebrates 400 years (flyer attached)

Largo Church celebrates 400 years, and everyone is invited to help them celebrate with various events. Special invitation to the service on Sun 24th Sept at 6pm when the Moderator will be preaching.

  • Scottish Workplace Chaplaincy
    Are you interested in connecting your faith with the world of work through workplace chaplaincy? An introduction to workplace chaplaincy will be held at Torbain Church on Saturday 30th September from 10.00 am until 12 pm. This will be followed by five further sessions delivered Saturday mornings before Christmas. You are welcome to come along to the introduction to learn more from the friendly team or sign up for all the sessions. For enquiries or to register contact swhittle@churchofscotland.org.uk

Hope you all have an excellent weekend.

14/09/2023

  • Live Stream for tomorrows Presbytery meeting

The link for watching the Presbytery meeting live online is: https://youtube.com/live/kXDQdepA1qc?feature=share

 

  • Scratch Pilgrim Choir (flyer attached)

Join Richard Michael, Visiting Professor of Jazz at the University of St Andrews to create an ecumenical scratch choir to celebrate the visit of the Moderator of the General Assembly to Fife. Full details, including how to sign up, are on the poster. Scratch Pilgrim Choir Tickets, Wed 27 Sep 2023 at 16:30 | Eventbrite

 

  • Weaving Worship (pdf attached)

If you are involved with your worship team or would like to be and wish to develop your practical knowledge and skills in a friendly environment, you are welcome to join us. Weaving Worship One is a six-week course, meeting fortnightly. 



  • Ceilidh at Pathead (poster attached)

There will be a ceilidh at Pathhead church in Kirkcaldy on Sat 23rd Sept at 7.15pm, including a stovies and oatcakes supper.

  • Scottish Workplace Chaplaincy

Are you interested in connecting your faith with the world of work through workplace chaplaincy? An introduction to workplace chaplaincy will be held at Torbain Church on Saturday 30th September from 10.00 am until 12 pm. This will be followed by five further sessions delivered Saturday mornings before Christmas. You are welcome to come along to the introduction to learn more from the friendly team or sign up for all the sessions. For enquiries or to register contact swhittle@churchofscotland.org.uk

  • Climate Change Conference hosted by Fife Presbytery along with Christian Aid, Faith Impact, The Guild & Eco-Congregation 

In conjunction with Christian Aid, Eco-Congregation, the Guild and Faith Impact, Fife Presbytery will be hosting an event to look at the effects of climate change on both a global and national scale and discuss what we can do, nationally, locally and even individually to help our planet and our neighbours across the globe that are suffering from the ever-worsening consequences of climate change.

 

All are invited to join us at St. Bryce Kirk in Kirkcaldy on Saturday 28th October, 2023 from 10am until 1:30pm to hear presentations on what others are doing to alleviate their impact, and there will also be the opportunity to join in with various workshops about what more we can each do ourselves to help protect our world. Doors will open at 10am for refreshments prior to event beginning at 10:30am.

  • Pray for Peace in the Middle East

The Church of Scotland and Christian Aid have organised an online event on 24 October praying for peace in the Middle East.  Full details at this link: 

https://www.christianaid.org.uk/events/prayers-peace-middle-east

 

 

 

 

 

02/09/2023

  • New College Short Courses (flyer attached)

New College is running a number of short courses in the coming months, which may be of interest to lay people and to ministers. May I draw attention, in particular, to the New Testament course that starts in September?  And to the course Rev Dr Marjory MacLean will run in October, with distinguished contributors, 'Navigating the Church's Mission'? Full details here: https://url.avanan.click/v2/___https://www.ed.ac.uk/divinity/news-events/short-courses-for-church-people___.YXAzOmNvczphOm86OTQ1YjUyNWYxMWViNTEyMDk4NDVkZGEwYTFmY2VjZDY6Njo3MDg5OmQ3YzUwODQwODQ4MDBhNGRiZmUyYzgyYWQxMGRkOWQxZDY4MjcyYjhiMGQzNjMwNzAxNWQxMzhjYjdiZjQ4MzA6cDpG

  • Fife Doors Open Day - Crail Parish Church

Crail Parish Church will be open on Saturday and Sunday 2nd & 3rd September between 2.00pm and 5.00pm. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the inside of the church and find out more about its history. Tea and Coffee will be available. The organ will be played during the afternoons.

  • Kirkcaldy Hope Parish Church

Please note that the former Kirkcaldy: Templehall and Torbain United Church has now changed its name to Kirkcaldy Hope Church. The former Templehall Church building in Beauly Place, Kirkcaldy is now no longer being used as a worship centre. Kirkcaldy Hope Church is located at the former Torbain Church in Carron Place, Kirkcaldy

  • Weaving Worship (flyer attached)

If you are involved with your worship team or would like to be and wish to develop your practical knowledge and skills in a friendly environment, you are welcome to join us. Weaving Worship One is a six-week course, meeting fortnightly (so that you have time to complete homework). We will need a commitment from your congregation that they will support your training and practice, and Presbytery will recognise your successful completion of the course. We start Tuesday 26th September at Cupar, St John's at 7.30 pm (refreshments from 7pm). There is a charge of £30. Please contact swhittle@churchofscotland.org.uk with any questions or to register. 

  • Scratch Pilgrim Choir (flyer attached)

Join Richard Michael, Visiting Professor of Jazz at the University of St Andrews to create an ecumenical scratch choir to celebrate the visit of the Moderator of the General Assembly to Fife. Full details, including how to sign up, are on the poster.

 

 

25/08/2023

 

  • Visit of Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton to Fife (pdf attached)

 

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland the Rt. Rev Sally Foster-Fulton is visiting Fife from Saturday 23 September 2023 to Sunday 1st October. Please find a DRAFT programme attached.

 

 

 

  • Scratch Pilgrim Choir - Wed 27th Sept (Poster attached)

 

Join Richard Michael, former Visiting Professor of Jazz at the University of St Andrews to create an ecumenical scratch choir to celebrate the visit of the Moderator of the General Assembly to Fife. Full details, including how to sign up, are on the poster.

 

 

 

  • 200th Anniversary of Pathhead Church (Poster attached)

 

Pathhead Church in Kirkcaldy celebrates its 200 year anniversary this November and an exciting range of events has been planned starting in September. Please see poster attached.

 

  • Book: "Being an Intergenerational Church: Practices to Bring the Generations Back Together" (2 pics attached)

 

Darren Philip and I (Suzi Farrant) wanted to let you know about a new book and some associated events that are designed to help folk in congregations and presbyteries consider what it means to be an intergenerational church and some of the practices that we can initiate to help us get there.  This is a key part of the work and strategy of the Intergenerational Church Task Group.  We are praying that this will be of benefit to all in the Church of Scotland, particularly through the Presbytery Mission Planning Process as congregations are uniting, working together, seeking to be missional, and move into the future, and at a time when we are perhaps feeling tired, overwhelmed and not sure of the way forward. Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/being-an-intergenerational-church-578349

 

  • Disability Awareness Sunday: 17th Sep 2023

 

Over 20% of people in the UK are disabled people (Family Resources Survey 2022). Not all disabilities are visible, but disabled people are still underrepresented in UK churches – especially in positions of responsibility. Through the Roof works with churches so everyone’s presence and gifts are valued. Resources available here: https://throughtheroof.org/forchurches/disability-awareness-sunday/

 

 

 

  • Ceres, Kemback and Springfield (pdf attached)

 

Ceres Kemback and Springfield Church are looking to appoint a locally funded 14 hour per week youth and children's worker, please find all the details in the attachment.

 

  • Intergenerational Worship (pdf attached)

 

My name is Trudi Newton, and I have recently started as Associate Minister, based partly in the Kirkcaldy Cluster. The other part of my role is to encourage and promote Intergenerational Ministry and worship throughout Presbytery. As a starting point, I am keen to find out what intergenerational ministry and worship is already taking place in the Presbytery. (for more information please see the attached). If anyone has any stories or examples of this they can share, I would love to hear from you! (TNewton@churchofscotland.org.uk)

 

  • Closure of Templehall Building, Kirkcaldy

 

There will be a service on Sunday 27th August 2023 at 6pm in  Kirkcaldy: Hope Church (Templehall))  to mark the closure of the Templehall Building. Members of Presbytery who wish to attend will be made very welcome by the congregation.

 

 

 

  • Concert at Dunfermline Abbey on 3rd Sept (flyer attached)

 

Join Frances McCafferty and Matthew Beetschen for an informal lunchtime concert in Dunfermline Abbey at 12 noon on Sunday September 3rd. Teas and coffees will be available from around 11.30, after the morning service. This is a free, ticketless event and will last around 45 minutes. The theme centres round songbirds and has something for everyone. Access is via the north door, opposite Abbot House,  and the newly opened ramp allows access for all.

 



 

  • Weaving Worship

 

If you are involved with your worship team or would like to be and wish to develop your practical knowledge and skills in a friendly environment, you are welcome to join us. Weaving Worship One is a six-week course, meeting fortnightly (so that you have time to complete homework). We will need a commitment from your congregation that they will support your training and practice, and Presbytery will recognise your successful completion of the course. We start Tuesday 26th September at Cupar, St John's at 7.30 pm (refreshments from 7pm). There is a charge of £30. Please contact swhittle@churchofscotland.org.uk with any questions or to register. 

 

  • Big Praise! As part of the Cuper Big Weekend (Poster attached)

 

As part of the Cupar Big Weekend (15th to 17th September) Big Praise! from the Bandstand at Haugh Park, Cupar is on Sunday 17th September from 2.00pm - 4.00pm. Tickets are free and available from Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cupars-big-weekend-the-big-praise-tickets-689196795167?aff=oddtdtcreator

 

 

18/08/2023

 

  • Weaving Worship

 

If you are involved with your worship team or would like to be and wish to develop your practical knowledge and skills in a friendly environment, you are welcome to join us. Weaving Worship One is a six-week course, meeting fortnightly (so that you have time to complete homework). We will need a commitment from your congregation that they will support your training and practice, and Presbytery will recognise your successful completion of the course. We start Tuesday 26th September at Cupar, St John's at 7.30 pm (refreshments from 7pm). There is a charge of £30. Please contact swhittle@churchofscotland.org.uk with any questions or to register. 

 

  • Vacancies

 

Faith Nurture Forum Vacancies: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/vacancies-and-volunteering/ministries-council-posts

 

Locally Funded Posts: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/vacancies-and-volunteering/locally-funded-posts

 

Enable Vacancies: Enable have a variety of Personal Assistant/Care Support Worker jobs in Cowdenbeath, Rosyth, Lochore, and other areas of Fife. Job adverts attached.

 

  • Presbytery Meeting Dates

 

16th September 2023, 18th November 2023, 17th February 2023

 

 

11/08/2023

 

Welcome to your weekly communications email. As ever, if you would like something included, please send it to Fife@churchofscotland.org.uk by the Thursday of the week you would like it to appear. Please send a short text blurb (4-5 lines) and if you would like to include further details please send an attachment as either a pdf or an image file.

 

  • Big Malawi Ceilidh

Many crops in Malawi failed this year because of Cyclone Freddy, St Columba’s in Glenrothes will be holding a Ceilidh on September 2nd from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. We will send the funds raised to our partner church in Chuluchosema and they will distribute food to those most in need in their community. Cutting Edge (https://cuttingedgeceilidh.com/) will be playing and we will provide Stovies and soft drinks. If you want something else to drink, you can bring your own bottle. Tickets £10 – please contact Sandra Elder (sandraelder1969@yahoo.co.uk).

  • Job Vacancies

Are available to view on the COS website here: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/vacancies-and-volunteering/locally-funded-posts

 

  • Free Young Leadership Award at St Ninians Dunfermline (poster attached)

Free young leadership Award, run at St Ninian's Dunfermline on 4 Thursday evenings, 7 - 8.30pm starting 24th August. This is a short course for young people using sports and games to provide a fun way to gain leadership experience. A warm welcome is extended to everyone who would like to try this course and drinks and snacks are provided. Please contact Nicky on 07966 293840 or email shelyn12@sky.com for more information.

  • Green Home Festival

Religious and community groups are being urged to attend the upcoming Green Home Festival and discover how Scotland’s abandoned churches can be transformed into energy efficient social housing that benefits whole communities. More info here: https://greenhomefestival.co.uk/groups-urged-to-discover-potential-of-former-churches-at-festival/

  • Introduction to Sanctuary - For Venues

Find out more about how to offer Sanctuary at your venue. The scheme is simple - if you have a community space on a pilgrimage route, you can offer a place on your floor for pilgrims to sleep in exchange for a donation. Over 60 places are now offering sleep space to pilgrims nationally, with more joining every month. The scheme is flexible to fit round your needs and might be easier than you think. More info here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/britishpilgrimagetrust/944855?fbclid=IwAR1mBQlkO4Evh5jUQ5aTa1UcAGllr0f4h_3GbbrGL1n-6Vdqzf_0iiGx3sM

  • Moderators Visit to Fife Presbytery  

Volunteers are sought to help plan the visit of the Moderator to the Presbytery of Fife in the Autumn. If you are interested – please contact the Presbytery Office as soon as possible – fife@churchofscotland.org.uk