In Edinburgh this year a ‘7 Hills Prayer event’ is being organized where Christians will climb their ‘local hill’ to pray and make declarations of blessing over the city. For more information on Edinburgh’s GDOP event, visit the Edinburgh Prayer website.
Monday, April 21st, 2008
Day conference for Christians in Nursing and Social Work
Saturday 8 March 2008 - Faith Mission Centre, Edinburgh
This interactive conference will be led by Carolyn and Graeme Simpson
Cost £25.00 (students £10.00) including lunch
Further information and booking forms from 0141 333 0546 or the following websites:
www.ncfscotland.org.uk www.swcf.org.uk www.actionpartners.co.uk
Friday, February 29th, 2008
Nexus is a group of individuals who regularly meet to socialise together through various events. The group was started to help Christians from different churches and traditions in and around Edinburgh meet and socialise together. Initially this was through a monthly coffee night in an Edinburgh coffee shop. In the informal setting of drinks and chat the group has grown as friendships were formed. Other events alongside the coffee nights developed. Larger events, like the annual pub quiz and ceilidh have given Nexus the opportunity to supp0rt various charities, both locally and internationally.
Nexus helps connect churches across the Edinburgh area. The coffee nights are in relaxed surroundings where friends catch up over drinks and cake. They take place in The Lot located in the Grassmarket right under Edinburgh Castle which means it’s accessible for everyone. Our next coffee night is 13/01/2008 - 8:15 pm till 10:00 pm at The Lot
4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh. For more information visit our website: www.freewebs.com/nexusEdinburgh or contact us via email: nexusEdinburgh@yahoo.co.uk
In addition, if you are looking for a church, mission agency or CU to get involved in then go to www.eventsguide.org then click on ‘churches’ or ‘organizations’. This is a great resource provided by Origin Scotland. Origin is a promoter and organiser of Christian events, and provides services to churches in Edinburgh and beyond in worship events, praise events, outreach events and event consultancy. Christian events are what we know best, through our Rock Gospel choir, band and orchestra - Exile, and we are always glad to help churches out with their local events as well. You can find out more about Origin events at: www.originscotland.org
To find out more about what’s going in Edinburgh with HOPE 08, please contact Eric Dobbie at: eric.dobbie@mitie.co.uk and he can give you the latest news or point you in the right direction.
Monday, January 7th, 2008
Releasing New Talent for the Kingdom
In 2008, Saltmine Trust and Open Doors will commence searching across the UK for fresh Christian musical talent. If you are a singer or part of a group or band, and believe that you have what it takes to be the next big name in Christian music, then this opportunity is for you!
Regional auditions will be held early in 2008 in London, Norwich, Birmingham, Bath, Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Belfast and are open to the following age groups: 11 to 17 and 18 to 35 years old.
Those who are successful will be invited to attend a training weekend in the West Midlands and given professional vocal and performance tuition.
The ‘Grand Finale’ competition will be held in a London West End Theatre in May 2008 and the prizes for the winners will include:
- a chance to perform at the Cave Church in Cairo with Open Doors
- performance opportunities with Saltmine and Open Doors
- recording and production of their best song on a music video
For further information and to receive an application form, please contact Heather Peace at Saltmine: creative@saltmine.org or 01384 454807
Monday, January 7th, 2008
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