St Andrews Diocesan News

CTN Liaison Officers Workshop 2011

Posted Monday 14 November 2011

Summer Holiday fun at St Anne’s, Coupar Angus - reaching out to children

Posted Monday 1 August 2011

Peacocks with a difference!

Morning holiday club at St Anne's, Coupar Angus - young children had fun doing crafts and making lots of musical noises. Read full entry →

Three Go to Kolkata

Posted Friday 22 July 2011

Bishop David and Bishop Ashoke, Diocese of Calcutta relaxing together

Read Canon Bob Harley's account of the Diocesan trip to Kolkata in February 2011. See more pictures on the Diocesan Facebook page. Read full entry →

Thanks for the memories!

Posted Tuesday 14 June 2011

Bishop David recently visited Bridge of Allan – where the congregation marked the 20th anniversary of the ordination as priest of their Rector, Canon Dom Ind. Bishop David was marking the 35th anniversary of his own ordination as a Deacon. Read full entry →

Preparing for Mission Action Planning 2011 - 2012

Posted Tuesday 15 March 2011

Lay leaders, Casting the Net Liaison Officers and Rectors from ten congregations met together recently at two MAP invitational workshops to find out more about the Casting the Net Mission Action Planning process. The sessions were held to enable congregations to gain information to help them decide whether to commit themselves to a time of focussed planning for growth and mission in the year ahead and into 2012. Read full entry →

Earthquake and Tsunami Prayer Vigil

Posted Tuesday 15 March 2011

Houses erupt in flame while the Natori river surges over the surrounding area in Natori city, Miyagi Prefecture, northern Japan. AP Photo/Yasushi Kanno, The Yomiuri Shimbun

How are our congregations responding to the double tragedies of the earthquakes in New Zealand and the tsunami and earthquakes wreaking havoc in Japan? Read full entry →

Sunday with a difference for St Peter’s, Kirkcaldy

Posted Sunday 6 February 2011

Discussing the results of the audit

It wasn't Sunday as usual for the congregation at St Peter's, Kirkcaldy on 6th February. More than 30 people, including a baby, participated in a highly productive CTN Mission Action Planning workshop. Find out which Marks of Mission they chose for their Mission Action Plan.. Read full entry →

Welcoming Roger Quick to Highland Perthshire

Posted Tuesday 1 February 2011

Revd Roger Quick has been appointed Rector of the new Highland Perthshire Grouping which brings together Holy Trinity Pitlochry, St Adamnan Kilmaveonaig and All Saints Kinloch Rannoch. Roger is at present Chaplain at Strathallan School. The Institution will take place in the summer. Read full entry →

Kolkata Bound!

Posted Tuesday 1 February 2011

Canons Val Nellist and Dom Ind at the Arunima Hospice for children and adults suffering from HIV-related illnesses.

Preparations are in earnest for the second trip to Kolkata and the Diocese of Calcutta. On Tuesday 15th February, Bishop David, Andrew Pont and Canon Bob Harley set out to develop the links that Canons Val Nellist and Dom Ind made during their trip in November 2010. For 5 days they will be the guests of the Bishop of Calcutta exploring how a link between the two Dioceses can be spiritually beneficial Read full entry →

Make 2011 the year you recharge your spiritual batteries

Posted Friday 14 January 2011

Curious about deepening your discipleship? Take a look at the St Andrews Diocesan Spirituality Group programme of retreats, quiet days and faith accompaniment for 2011. Read full entry →