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Adventures in Faith September 2024

Welcome to Adventures in Faith, where everyone in the Diocese of Edinburgh can explore, learn and grow in fullness of life.

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The start of the academic cycle often sees many opportunities to explore new aspects of our faith, whether it is learning about scripture or saints, or taking time to retreat and pray. This month's newsletter is packed full of ideas, with links to many more. Relax, scroll, and enjoy!

Celebrating

Christ Church, Falkirk, are celebrating their 160th year! There are a range of events and activities going on, are YOU are invited to join them! 

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Learning

There are learning opportunities across the Diocese and further afield. There is now a dedicated Adventures in Faith Courses page on the Diocese website, which offers a summary of what is available, by provider. Below is just a snapshot of what is available: check out the webpage for even more ideas.

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St Mary's Cathedral and Faith in Older People are joining forces to offer the free course Sanctuary. It is for anyone (all levels, and backgrounds) who wants to learn about faith and mental health. It requires no previous training or expertise—just a willingness to engage in dialogue with others. The course is 8 sessions, starting on Monday 7th October. Learn more and register via the Cathedral website.

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The Epiphany Group are running the next "God's Invitation into Relationship" course online. This very popular course runs for 6 Wednesday evenings throughout November and into December, and introduces participants different forms of prayer. More information, including how to register, can be found on the Epiphany website.

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Place for Hope offers a range of courses and workshops, seeking to help Christians transform conflict through their faith. On 14th & 21st November, you can join them online to consider Jesus's Radical Invitation to Nonviolence. This interactive course will consider examples from the Sermon on the Mount and how the spiritual practice of nonviolence may be applied to transform our lives and communities. Find out more here.

Events of Interest

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Congregational Roles

Here is a reminder of the Afternoon Teas coming up in the next couple of months, with links to register. Please sign up asap!

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These Sunday Afternoon Teas will start at 3:30pm and finish around 5pm.



     ▶  6th October: Vestry Secretaries

     ▶  20th October: Wardens

     ▶  17th November: Those who work with children & young people


Any problems or questions, contact: Joanna Appleby.

Have You Tried?

In this section of each newsletter, we will share a resource that might help you explore, learn, or grow in your faith: it could be a book, a podcast, an email subscription, or something else!   

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Cornerstone Bookshop was the brainchild of a Diocesan member and has been associated with St John's, Princes Street, since its inception. It is Scotland's leading theological bookshop with something for everyone: those new to Christianity, members of clergy, academics, children, gift-seekers...the choice is amazing! 

AND you can order non-theological books from them, either in person or via bookshop.org. So, why not make a visit, be inspired, and find something to curl up with as the nights draw in this autumn...?!

And Finally...

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We hope you have enjoyed exploring our new-look Adventures in Faith newsletter. Check out the dedicated Adventures in Faith page of the Diocese website right here! We want to spread the word so that all members of the Diocese receive this email. Please forward this on to congregational friends, who can sign-up using the button below, or share the QR code via church magazines, noticeboards, pew-sheets, etc.

Sign up for Adventures in Faith!

Keep up-to-date with Diocesan news & events 

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Rev Fiona (Fee) Reynolds, Advisor for Christian Life
0131 346 9089, [email protected]



Joanna Appleby, Administrative Assistant (M&M)
0131 346 9085, [email protected]

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