Events

SNC LEADER'S RETREAT 2012

The Network are hosting a Leader's Retreat in St Mary's Monastery, kinnoull Hill, Perth on Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th February 2012.

This will be an opportunity to spend quality time with God and each other in the beautiful setting of St Mary's Kinnoull. We've tried to work out how to create a relaxed, warm space where we can let our guard down, build deeper friendships and say what we really think. A space where we can let God into our hurts and wounds, our fears and confusion, and our dreams and passions. So, in the end, we have decided to keep the programme minimal and placed a premium on worship, prayer and food.

Too often these kinds of events become hyped mini-conferences focussed on "taking our nation for God", crammed full of sermonising. Instead, we want our time together to have lots of space to catch-up, share what is troubling or inspiring us, pray into one-another's deepest needs and laugh together at the joys and ironies of ministry. We are believing that God will speak into each others lives through the wisdom and experience that we each bring.

We think it's important to be up-front that this isn't a retreat rooted in spiritual direction (though some of this may happen), rigorous spiritual discipline (though we do hope to practice the presence of God), or in-depth biblical teaching (though the stories of scripture will undoubtedly unlock new vistas for us). Instead, we hope it will be a time of mutual enrichment where friendships are rediscovered and forged, the Spirit moves amongst us in healing, discernment and wisdom, and joy and laughter bring our church leadership back into perspective: in God's hands.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PART OF THE RETREAT, PLEASE CONTACT DOROTHY IN THE NETWORK OFFICE

Scottish Network Churches 2012 Conference

Rev Malcolm Duncan

The date for our 2012 Conference is Friday 16th and Saturday 17th March. Our speaker will be Rev Malcolm Duncan who is the Founder and Director of Church and Community and leads Gold Hill Baptist Church. He is committed to serving the poor and excluded, and to helping the government and other groups understand the role of church in society. A passionate communicator, Malcolm has also regularly written, broadcast, taught and lectured on the themes of mission and engagement by the church. He is currently writing his third book - 'Unstoppable: God's Great Purposes for the Church' having previously published 'Building a Better World: Faith at Work for Change in Society' and 'Kingdom Come: The Local Church as a Catalyst for Social Change.

NETWORK LEADERS MONTHLY MEETING

The next Network Leaders Meeting will be held on Wednesday 7th December 2011 at the usual time of 12.30pm in Bishopbriggs Community Church. Please bring your own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided.

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East Side Network Leaders Prayer Meeting

Community Church Edinburgh

The next East side Leaders Prayer Meeting will be held at King's Hall (small hall) Community Church Edinburgh, 41a South Clerk Street, Edinburgh EH8 9NZ on Thursday 17th November 2011 from 12.30 to 2.15pm.

The format will be similar to the monthly meetings at Bishopbriggs, tea and coffee will be provided but please bring your own lunch.

Scottish Network Churches 2011 Conference

Alan McWilliam, Whiteinch Church of Scotland

TIME TO ACT

2011 Annual Network Conference will be held in Bishopbriggs Community Church on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th March. Our guest speaker this year is Alan McWilliam. Alan is the primary leader within the leadership of Whiteinch Church of Scotland - an innovative church plant in Glasgow. He is also involved in Clan Gathering, the Light Project, Invest and the Presbytery of Glasgow.

If you would like to attend the Conference, please download the attached booking form or for more information please email Dorothy at

DOWNLOADS OF THE TALKS FROM THE 2011 CONFERENCE ARE AVAILABLE NOW IN THE "DOWNLOADS" SECTION OF THIS WEBSITE