The Open Spaces programme offers an informal opportunity to
explore
a variety of 'extension' topics to the Conference material.
Monday 12th Jan: 3.30–4.30pm |
Venue |
Prayer Room (available throughout the conference)
Want to pray more?
Take time out to come apart from the busy-ness, to pray through issues in more detail, in a room dedicated to prayer. The Prayer Room will be open for you throughout the conference for prayer, contemplation, space to think or just as an escape to a more tranquil space. Use it as and when you wish. |
Dalwhinnie |
Fresh Expressions – What’s Emerging in Scotland? (David Currie)
We’ll explore the background, then learn about and contribute to the new models of church taking shape in different parts of Scotland. David is a Regional Development Officer for the Mission & Discipleship Council. |
Alvie Room |
Reaching Home (Alan Staff with Scott Hamilton)
What is home for those in need? Alan is Chief Executive Officer of CrossReach.Scott is a CrossReach Community Fundraiser. |
Morlich room |
Family re-united!
Tuli Pamo (Tim & Julie Hancock)
How a World Mission partnership with a congregation in Zambia has brought our linked congregations closer to one another and to God. Tim and Julie are active, energetic and enthusiastic - both as members of Dunscore Church, and as supporters of CWW. They spent time in Lubuto, Zambia in October 2008. |
Glenmore Room |
Connecting at the Big Moments (Ken Froude)
Weddings and Baptisms - making the most of the moment. Ken is minister of Kirkcaldy: St Bryce Kirk. |
Strathspey 1 |
Entertaining Angels (Andy Campbell)
Welcoming people into Christian church starts long before they get to our doors, and continues through our Christian life together. How can we do ‘intentional welcome’ better? The quality of relationships depends on the quality of our communication! See some great examples – and some horror stories – and make some good decisions for the year of Homecoming. |
Strathspey 2 |
Local Mission on the Edge (Graham Lumb)
The Parish Development Fund encourages and enables churches to look beyond their walls, to give expression to the Gospel, by responding to the practical needs of those in their parish and community. Be inspired by the stories from two very different initiatives who will describe their exciting, scary, sometimes difficult journeys of faith into action. If they can do it, so can you!! |
Board Room |
This is Our Time (Jim Ritchie)
Transforming our nation; changing our communities, one life at a time. Jim is Director of the Scotland Trust. |
Peregrine Suite |
