Events

Reclaiming the Light

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Lairg Christians Together held a Light Party yesterday evening in Lairg Community Centre, at which between 20 and 30 children (difficult to count them all in the dark:-), plus helpers and parents, enjoyed a splendid time.  It really was fun for everyone!!

Light Parties have been held by churches with the help of Scripture Union teaching materials. They’re focused on offering an alternative message around the time of what many people associate as Halloween.  The idea is that as a church we share the good news of Jesus with the young folk at Halloween.  It’s all about ‘Jesus the Light of the World‘.

Our Light Party was called “The Lost Sun” with bible teaching, games, crafts and, like any good party, lots of party food. A wonderful celebration of Jesus being the light in the darkness and about us being called to follow him. A really encouraging message in place of all the ghouls and monster type stuff that’s on offer in the shops at the moment.  However there were scary moments, such as when James was ‘dressed up’ as a Sun by a group of very enthusiastic young folk.

 

Beauty and The Beak – a Black Isle Odyssey

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Monday 11th November

Rev. Sandy Sutherland

will be giving a presentation (slides and talk) at “Umbrella” titled

‘Beauty and The Beak–A Black Isle Odyssey’

Sandy is a retired Free Church minister and an excellent bird photographer.

“Umbrella” is a non-denominational Christian social group who meet each Monday, 10.30 – 12 O’clock at The Stag’s Head Hotel on Main Street in Golspie.

This talk is a good opportunity for anyone who has not tried “Umbrella” to come along and give it a try. They would be assured of a warm welcome.

Tain Youth Cafe Light Party 1st Nov

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A light Party

No Halloween costumes allowed!!!!!

Friday 1st November 7-8.30 pm

Entry £2

This will be a Onzie Disco and feature Games, Disc, Art and Craft like Badge making etc.

It is being run by jointly by the Tain Youth Cafe YMCA and the Tain New Wine Church.

Tain Youth Cafe AGM 4th Nov at 7:30pm

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Tain Youth Cafe AGM

will take place on

Monday 4th November at 7.30 pm

and will incorporate the official opening of the

Elizabeth Hood Training suite

and a presentation by those who went to London for the

YMCA 175th Anniversary event.

 

All are Welcome!!

Little Red Riding Hood Piped in to Tea

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This afternoon was the annual tea for the volunteers and supporters of the St Finnbarr’s Charities Shop.  40 people gathered in the Dornoch Social Club and were treated to a splendid afternoon tea prepared by a local Patisserie and Cafe.

The gathering was entertained by not one but two “well kent faces”, one who talked about the Northumbrian Small Pipes and played us a few lovely tunes:

The other demonstrated to us how familiar children’s stories have changed since we were all at school:

Needless to say a good time was had by all.  Thanks to everyone who made it such a lovely afternoon.

During proceedings, a presentation was made to Tom and Monica who have clocked up a large number of years between them ob St Finnbarr’s Vestry and who now will perhaps have more time for other activities:-)  We are all very grateful for what you have done over the years.

Choral Evensong – 6th October – Inverness Cathedral

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Sunday 6th Ocober at 5:30pm

Choral Evensong at Inverness Cathedral

This will an be occasion to mark the retirement of our Diocesan Registrar,
George MacWilliam.

All are welcome at the service and to show their gratitude
for the many years of service George has given to our diocese.

There will be refreshments served after the service.

The Cathedral can be contacted at

invernesscathedraloffice@gmail.com
01463 225553
9-11 Kenneth Street | Inverness | IV3 5NR

St Columba’s Brora – Rededication 28th September

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St Columba’s Episcopal

Church Brora

Service of Rededication

3.00pm on Saturday 28th September

Everyone is most welcome to join us to celebrate the start of this new chapter in the story of St Columba’s which began almost exactly 110 years ago.

The service will be followed by refreshments and marks the reopening of the church for regular worship, after refurbishment following the fire which temporarily closed it in December 2016.

150 Years On

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On Sunday 1st September

at 3pm

there will be a special service of

Choral Evensong

at Inverness Cathedral

to mark the

150th anniversary

of worship in the finished building.

Congregations from across the diocese are being invited and encouraged to come to this unique celebration.

Balloons, Bombs and Blessings

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Ann Purton (St Finnbarr’s)

will be signing copies of her book

Balloons, Bombs and Blessings

on August 31st, 2.30-4.30pm

in Dornoch Bookshop.

“Her reminiscences of childhood near London during World War II in the care of her beloved aunts D and E are written with warmth and wit. Her strong faith, and the love and support of her aunts allowed her to develop an interesting and fulfilled life. The book also gives an insight into interesting historical details about schooling and nurse training over sixty years ago.“