In a land considered Holy by four Abrahamic Faiths (Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Baha’i) we feel the pain of all those suffering and wish earnestly for peace. Please join us on Wednesday 9 June at 6.30 pm to pray, witness together and demonstrate that our hearts are longing for peace in the Holy Land. Interfaith Scotland and the Catholic Bishops Committee for …
Join Scottish peace groups to ask your Holyrood candidates where they stand on issues of peace and real security. Let’s mark the Global Days of Action on Military Spending by holding our candidates to account and ensure that any vote for them will support a more peaceful Scotland. Invitations for this event have been sent to all major political parties standing for election in Scotland …
(a) our Convener Graham thanks everyone for all the prayers and good wishes while he was off; he is making a good recovery, still has one minor op on his eye to come, so prayers will continue to be appreciated! (b) Congratulations to Salvation Army Officers Kathryn and Andrew Howe on the birth of their daughter (Lily) on Sunday past; …
To mark International Women’s Day we are hosting an event for women of all faiths and beliefs with keynote speakers Zarina Ahmad, Climate Change Communicator and Fiona Buchanan, Campaigns and Advocacy Coordinator at Christian Aid. The event will take place on Zoom on Wednesday 10th March from 10am – 11.15am. To sign up please fill in the Google form at https://tinyurl.com/mrmjn7av Please feel free …
After almost a year, and no clear idea of when we can resume meeting face to face, the organising group for the International Cafe have decided to experiment with taking the cafe online. We would like to invite you to join us via Zoom on: Monday March 8th, from 7- 8pm. Bring your own refreshments. This will, of course, be a different …
(a) The recipe book produced by Scone and St Martin’s Church has gone into a reprint, and there are always new recipes appearing on their website – worth a look! (b) The Jambouree Cabaret Singers are hosting a virtual Burns Supper, this coming Sunday 24th at 7p.m. to which all are welcome. The link to tune in is: www.jambouree.co.uk/burnsnight Have your …
We are sorry that the PACT annual Carol service was unable to go ahead this year, but we are happy to share the recent Jambouree Choir concert. The Jambouree Choir is directed by Edna Auld, organist at St Leonard- in-the-Fields, and this year’s concert comes from the grounds of St Mary’s Monastery. Enjoy!
Many thanks to everyone who was able to join us last night for the PACT Advent catch-up. We were joined by representatives from 14 different churches, as well as hearing from the Bield, the Shawl Ministry and Skinnergate. Much of what was shared was about the various churches’ plans for Advent and Christmas services , some online and/or …
With sadness I have to report the loss of Bruce Thomson, formerly minister at Scone: Old. Bruce died peacefully in Perth on Friday morning, 27th November. A funeral service will take place in Scone on Tuesday 8th December, and then thereafter to Perth Crematorium. Regards, Rev Alex M MillarClerk to the Presbytery of Perth
Founded in 2005, Harbour Counselling Service is an independent Scottish charity with a Christian ethos, offering free counselling to people in Perth and the surrounding area. In view of impending retirements from our Board we seek seasoned and insightful persons to help shape and deliver a successful future for a highly energetic and reputable small local charity. These are voluntary …