What's on

This winter there are numerous events and other organised activities taking place at the Church and elsewhere 

LUNCHEON LECTURE   

There will be a luncheon lecture in the Upper Hall on Saturday 11 February at 12 noon.  The lecture is part of an ongoing series arranged by Mayfield Salisbury and St Columba’s, Upper Gray Street in collaboration. 

 The lecture will be given by Dr Calum MacKellar of  the Scottish Council on Human Bioethics.  Dr MacKellar will address the question, ‘Should we legalise euthanasia and assisted suicide in Scotland?’ 

 There will be a soup and bread lunch after the lecture, at which all are welcome.   

DOES THE CHURCH NEED THEOLOGY 

Addressing the Gap Between Professor, Pulpit and Pew. New College, Saturday 11th February 10.00am to 1.00pm.

This event will bring together students, ministers, Christian NGO workers and members of congregations to discuss the place of theological reflection in the life and work of the church, and will address questions such as:
 
 - Is the Gospel being ‘dumbed-down’?
 - Is the Church at risk becoming an intellectual ghetto?
 - Are theologians out of touch?
 - Is a theology degree necessary to understand the bible?
 
 There will be presentations from Dr Paul Nimmo, award-winning lecturer in Theology at New College, Revd Vanessa Parr Associate Rector at St Paul’s and St George’s Church, and Revd Kathy Galloway, former leader of the Iona Community and current head of Christian Aid Scotland.
 
 The event will be followed by refreshments and a light lunch. The event is free but ticketed. Tickets and further information are available at http://churchandtheology.eventbrite.co.uk or from liam.jerrold.fraser@gmail.com 

SOUPER SUNDAY 

The Church of Scotland HIV Programme is committed to supporting our partner churches overseas as they respond to the HIV pandemic in their own countries. It also supports a number of projects within Scotland. On Sunday 26th February Mayfield Salisbury will be participating in Souper Sunday, raising awareness and funds in support of the Programme. The 10.45 service, led by members of the congregation, will focus on the global and local issues surrounding HIV and stigma.  Souper Sunday aims to address stigma, whether at home or abroad.  Afterwards a simple bread and homemade soup lunch will be available in the Halls for a donation of £3.00 (or more if you wish!) per head. We hope you’ll be able to join us!  -  Kate O’Brien

 MEET & EAT   

Come and enjoy a plate of homemade soup, a filled roll, coffee/tea and a biscuit/cake in the warmth of the Lower Hall on Saturday 3rd March 2012 between 12.00pm and 2.00pm and all for £5.00.   Meet a friend or bring one with you.   Enter via the Lower Hall on Mayfield Road. All proceeds to Christian Aid.

DR REBECCA NYE

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY  - All parents, grandparents, Godparents, aunts, uncles, friends of children – please put Wednesday evening May 2nd in your diary NOW, because on that evening Dr Rebecca Nye will be coming to Mayfield Salisbury to speak on The Spirit of the Child. Rebecca Nye is an engaging speaker whose area of research is children’s experience of the spiritual life. A young mother herself, she has a background in psychology (and theology) at Cambridge, and we are delighted that she has accepted our invitation to speak here.  

   AFTERNOON SERVICES 2012

Short mid-week services of afternoon worship are held regularly for those who find it difficult to attend other services. These are particularly appreciated by our older worshippers. Dates for Afternoon Services for 2012 have now been decided.  They will be held on:Tuesday 13th March (Holy Communion); Tuesday 15th May; Tuesday 10th July; Tuesday 11th September; Tuesday 13th November (Holy Communion).

PSYCHE AND SOUL  

 A 20 session Experiential Group for spiritual and emotional development   1st, 3rd & 5th Mondays of the month 7.30pm to 9pm September 2011 to June 2012

Venue: The Calton Suite, Thistle King James Hotel, Leith Street, Edinburgh   This group works in the overlap of our spiritual, emotional and physical being thus offering members space to explore any and every aspect of their life they wish to bring. It will be 'experiential' through using the 'here and now' relationships with others in the group to enable personal growth.

Facilitators are trained in spiritual direction, counselling and group analysis.   Cost is £20 per session, paid termly   For full flier with application form contact, Elizabeth White reflectivespaces@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 0131 552 4102

PREACHING 

The Church of Scotland web site is publishing a series of articles on 'PREACHERS: perspectives, prejudices & principles' and our minister, Revd Scott S McKenna has been invited to write one of them. His article can be found at:

  http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/8995/Reverend_Scott_McKenna.pdf  
 

  THURSDAY CLUB

Thursday Club meets in the Upper Hall of Mayfield Salisbury Church on Thursdays at 2pm. Slide shows, talks, music, tea, chat.

Retired ladies and gentlemen, visitors, always welcome. Contact person:  Florence Smith, 663-1234  .

January

12 - Sheriff Dick Scott - Looking back at the law

19 - Duncan Currie - Nepal, mountains & wildlife

26 - Music - Marg and Iain Dunn

February

2 - Lily Laing - Holyrood Park's Royal Connections  

9 - Simon Fairnie: "Fisherrow and a little of its story"

16 - Joanne Lamb: "A snapshot of Victorian Edinburgh"
 
23 -  Philip Hacking, our Pastoral Assistant:'My life in Social Care'. 

MARCH  

1 -  Boyd McAdam: "From Australia to Bangkok"

8 -  Rev Angus Smith: "Army and oilrig chaplaincy"
 
15 - Mary Fleming: "Ballads and blethers"

22 - Celtic traditional music, with Bob Crosbie and Dave Gifford 
         
29 - Mavis Bain: "The garden route of South.Africa"

    Full Programme 2011-2012 at  -  Programme 

 MAYFIELD MILERS

 All walks start promptly at 10 am from Mayfield Salisbury Church, West Mayfield entrance, unless otherwise stated.  

January 

Tue 10 - North Berwick (9.48 124 First Bus George Stret east end GL stop) up to 5 miles E.Watson 0131 466 0129

Mon 16 - Figgate Park / Portobello by bus. 4 miles M.Mason, 0131 667 7702

Wed 18 - AGM & Planning Meeting - Church House 7.30pm. Suggestions to R Williamson

Mon 23 - Innocent Railway / Craigmillar part bus 3-4 miles B Davidson 0131 667 1416 

February

Fri 10  - Roslin / Auchendinny / Penicuik 5 miles J McCallum 667 2888 9.50 15 bus Morningside Station

Sat 25 - Blackford Pond / Mortonhall circular 5-6 miles B McNie 667 9391 10am Blackford Pond entrance. Ascent minimal. Descent steep.
 

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MORNINGSIDE JUSTICE & PEACE GROUP

Meetings Wednesdays 10.30 - 11.30 at Open Door Cafe, 420 Morningside Road
See website for details: www.morningsidejandp.org

February

2 -Public Health winners and losers across the world, Jeff Collin, Course Director, Global Health & Social Policy, University of Edinburgh

8 - Tax havens and other avoidance measures
Kathy Galloway, Theologian, author and campaigner for justice, Head of Christian Aid Scotland

15 The political outcome of the Arab Spring
Dr Adham Saolui, Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Edinburgh

22 Recent research into aspects of the Anti-Slavery Movement

   THE MAYFIELD SALISBURY WINDOWS

'Thy Story in Glass'  

Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church is blessed with a very fine collection of stained glass windows. This beautifully illustrated book written by Elizabeth Cumming,with a foreword by Mark Bambrough and design by Alan Victor, is now availble.

Copies can be obtained after the morning services on Sunday mornings and from the Church Office, price £10.