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World Day of Prayer – tomorrow 3rd March 2023

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Original Artwork by Hui-Wen

May God give us the wisdom and courage to tell the stories of faith that transform lives. 

Services

BroraSt Columba’s Episcopal Church, Victoria Road, Brora2:00pm
DornochOversteps Care Home, Earls Cross Road, Dornoch

West Church Hall, Sutherland Road, Dornoch		11:00am

2:00pm
Tain AreaKilmuir & Logie Easter Church Of Scotland, on the B817 at Kilmuir3:00pm
LairgLairg Church of Scotland, Church Hill, Lairg7:00pm

All are Welcome at any of these services

“For once you were darkness,
but now in the Lord you are light.
Live as children of light – for the fruit of the light
is found in all that is good and right and true.“

Ephesians 5:8-9

Nearly there!!!

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The fundraising Shelterbox camp being set up in the grounds of St Columba’s church in Brora by Rotarian Alistair Risk and friends, is almost up and running after a false start caused by storm Otto.

The camp will be open for visitors to enjoy a coffee and a chat about the relief work Alistair and friends are supporting in Turkey and Syria from: 10 am on Friday 24th February for at least 2 weeks!!

There is still the opportunity for anyone wants can find £100 in sponsorship to take Alistair’s place in the tent for a night or two. If you want to take up this challenge, just give him a ring on 01408 621609 or visit the tent at St Columba’s Church on Victoria Road (the A9 just north of the station) in Brora.

Pancake Party – Shrove Tuesday – 21st February

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Food, Fellowship, and Fun

at our

PANCAKE PARTY and QUIZ

on

Shrove Tuesday, 21st February at 7:00pm

in

St Andrew’s Church and Hall

Our traditionally and very popular Pancake Party and Quiz takes place on Shrove Tuesday in St Andrew’s hall. The Quiz has been prepared and the catering is in hand, so all is now ready.

Points to note:

  • Pancake mix will be supplied but you should bring whatever you like in the way of fillings either savoury or sweet.
  • Please sign up on the list in St Andrew’s Hall or let Canon James know of your intention to attend (and how many people will accompany you) so that seating plans etc, can be worked out and sufficient accommodation and pancake mix can be provided.

World Day of Prayer – 3rd March 2023

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I Have Heard about your Faith

“I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love toward all the saints, and for this reason I do not cease to give thanks for you as I remember you in my prayers. I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation as you come to know him, so that, with the eyes of your heart enlightened, you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance among the saints, and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power for us who believe, according to the working of his great power” 

(Ephesians 1:15-19)

May God give us the wisdom and courage to tell the stories of faith that transform lives. 

One of the World Day of Prayer Guiding Principles is that ‘Prayer is rooted in listening to God and to one another‘.

The theme of the worship service “I Have Heard About Your Faith,” based on the letter to the Ephesians, is an invitation to active listening, which is the ground of our prayers. Following the example of the letter (1:15-19), where the author praises the church for their faith in Jesus and love toward all the saints, the service this year makes this personal through the witness of the saints with stories from the lives of women in Taiwan.   

The service shares the letters of encouragement sent to women who faced suffering and injustice. Their stories of faith concern issues that are shared by women and girls around the world and that continue to challenge us to prayerful action. They remind us of the urgency to protect the environment and have a nuclear-free homeland; to be aware of the gender stereotypes women face when challenging the traditional role in the workplace or in the family, and to care for the healing of the victims of verbal and sexual abuse.

It also encourages us to think about the hidden struggle of the essential workers, who during the pandemic, had to balance work and family in a vulnerable economic situation both in Taiwan and elsewhere. The sisters, who prepared the service, thank God for the natural resources of their island and pray for wisdom in face of the political isolation of Taiwan in the international community. They ask for our prayers. 

Services Locally

BroraSt Columba’s Episcopal Church, Victoria Road, Brora2:00pm
DornochOversteps Care Home, Earls Cross Road, Dornoch

West Church Hall, Sutherland Road, Dornoch		11:00am

2:00pm
Tain AreaKilmuir & Logie Easter Church Of Scotland, on the B817 at Kilmuir3:00pm
LairgLairg Church of Scotland, Church Hill, Lairg7:00pm

All are Welcome at any of these services

“For once you were darkness,
but now in the Lord you are light.
Live as children of light – for the fruit of the light
is found in all that is good and right and true.“

Ephesians 5:8-9

‘Anglican’ Christianity: A four-part series in Advent 2022

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Richard Hooker

What does it mean to be an ‘Anglican’ Christian? 

Over 40 Churches around the globe, consisting of no less than 85 million people, identify themselves as ‘Anglican’. Yet, Anglicans are divided among themselves in terms of doctrine and practice as demonstrated in the most recent Lambeth Conference (Summer 2022). This Series looks to four staples that Anglicans have classically identified as the bases of their belief and behaviour to highlight harmony rather than discord.

The Series will be offered on the Mondays of Advent 2022 at 7pm (GMT) in four 30-minute webinars, each of which will be posted on YouTube. The Series is meant to be a resource for Anglicans/Episcopalians to use creatively during the Season of Advent, for example as a refresher course for individuals or a conversation starter for church groups, with discussion questions at the end of each webinar.

  1. Holy Scripture: ‘all things necessary to salvation’ and the rule of faith (Monday 28 November)
  2. The Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds: symbols and statements of faith (Monday 5 December)
  3. The Dominical Sacraments: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper (Monday 12 December)
  4. The historic Episcopate: a universal and locally adopted means of unity (Monday 19 December)

Presenter: Revd Dr Michael Hull, Director of Studies and Tutor, Scottish Episcopal Institute, Edinburgh.

Time: 7pm to 7.30pm (GMT) on Monday evenings in Advent 2022.

Registration is free. All are welcome. Register is here.

Advent Study – the Book of Amos

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The topic of our Advent Study year is “The Book of the Prophet Amos”.

There is clearly much for us to reflect on in this Book, which is well worth reading even if you don’t make it along to the study group sessions.

Amos, a shepherd and a farmer, found himself recruited by God to be his prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel, though his message extends to other nations, including the southern kingdom of Judah. Amos saw a society and a religion on its last legs, but nobody else did.

Standards in Amos’ society had declined. Authority and the rule of law were despised, national leadership, while revelling in the publicity and privilege of position and quick to score debating- points, wasn’t facing up to the real issues and standards of public morality were at a low ebb.

Affluence, exploitation and profit were the main motivators of those in power. The rich were affluent enough to have multiple houses, while the poor and defenceless were shamelessly exploited or simply ignored.

Religion at the time adored what was traditional, sacrifices were meticulously offered, the musical side of worship was keenly studied but religious observance had become a self-justifying enterprise, self-pleasing and abhorrent to God.

The state of Amos’ society provide the context for his ministry and also invites us to considering that he might have something to say to us today as there are undoubtedly parallels between Amos’ society and our own. 

Groups start in the week beginning 25th November. 

There will be one session after the midweek service in St Finnbarr’s
at 11am on Wednesday mornings 30th Nov and 7th and 14th Dec

A second session will be held after the midweek service in St Andrew’s hall
at 7pm on Thursday evenings 1st, 8th and 15th Dec.

All are most welcome whether or not they’re members of any of our congregations.

Tain Parish Church Film Club

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Tain Parish Church is delighted to be re-starting their Winter Film Club evenings.

This Armistice they will be screening

‘BONHOEFFER Agent of Grace’,

which dramatises aspects of the life of Dietrich Bonhoffer, the German Theologian who was executed by the Nazis.

The details are:

Friday 7:30 pm,

Tain Parish Church Hall.

Cert PG. 

Refreshments will be served.

Premier of a film about John Wycliffe – Monday 31st October

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Murdo Macleod – a Christian filmmaker originally from the Isle of Skye. has just completed a film called “Morningstar” exploring the life and legacy of Christian reformer John Wycliffe. You can see the trailer and further information on their website – www.morningstarfilm.co.uk

Starting a week on Monday (31st October), the film is going on a UK Premiere tour, showing in towns and cities across the country. The first of these showings will be in Dingwall on Monday 31st October. You are invited to join them for this screening.

Details of this and all other screenings can be found on their website – www.morningstarfilm.co.uk/screening-tour – but in essence the film begins at 7.30 and will be in The Hub (Dingwall Evangelical Church) on Hill Street.

The venue is not the largest, so they are recommending people who are interested to get tickets through Eventbrite (the link is on their website). The tickets are free, but it will mean you have a seat on the night.