On The Road

'On the Road' - Listening, Sharing, Planning

Kirk leaders are going 'On the Road' this autumn running a series of day and evening events across the country to hear from you. We want both to listen to your ideas and to share thinking about the future direction of the ministry and mission of the Church of Scotland.

Listening

A main feature of 'On the Road' events will be space to hear what you have to say about helping the Church of Scotland to be a thriving Church. We will look at key parts of our Christian life, such as Worship; Nurturing Faith; engaging in our communities. What do you have to say about the way we do these things and how we might do them in future?

Sharing

There will be an opportunity for us to share with you some of the key new ideas which Councils of the Church have been developing and to hear your response to them. Do these things 'scratch where we are itching'? How might we shape them to meet the needs you see in Church and community?

Planning

The Council of Assembly is coordinating 'On the Road', principally working with the Ministries Council, Mission & Discipleship and the Panel on Review and Reform. Others such as the General Trustees, who play a key role in the care of buildings, will also be present. All of these bodies are working together to help the Church plan for the future - and we need your help in doing that.

This is not just an event for others - it is for you! Only by hearing from you, can we be informed to plan more effectively for the future mission and ministry of the Church.

We are anticipating significant numbers of people at these events, so it would be helpful in planning if you would book a slot at the event which best suits you. This can be done very simply online using the Eventbrite system and booking is open now at http://churchofscotland.eventbrite.com

The event venues and times are listed below:

Day events will run from 11.00am-3.00pm and Evening events from 6.30pm-9.30pm

Place ChurchDayDateTime
Glasgow Renfield St Stephen'sSaturday10 SeptemberDay
Dumfries St Mary's-Greyfriar'sWednesday14 SeptemberEve
Dundee The SteepleWednesday21 SeptemberDay
Kirkwall Kirkwall EastWednesday28 SeptemberDay
Oban Oban ParishSaturday8 OctoberDay
Stornoway Martin's MemorialTuesday18 OctoberEve
Duns Duns ChurchThursday20 OctoberEve
Aberdeen Queen's CrossSaturday22 OctoberDay
Inverness InshesThursday27 OctoberDay
London TBCWednesday2 NovemberEve
Fort Augustus Fort AugustusSaturday5 NovemberDay
Perth Letham St Mark'sWednesday9 NovemberEve
Newton Stewart PenninghameThursday17 NovemberDay
Edinburgh St Andrew's and St GeorgesThursday24 NovemberDay
Lerwick St Columba'sSaturday26 NovemberDay
Bo'ness St Andrew'sWednesday30 NovemberEve

We very much hope you can join us - and look forward to seeing you at the event of your choice.

With best wishes,

Martin

Rev Dr Martin Scott
Council Secretary
Council of Assembly
Church of Scotland
121 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 4YN