COVID-19
In the light of the recommendations of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Methodist Church in Britain there will be no meetings run by either of our churches from Wednesday 18 March until further notice. Regrettably this includes services of worship. Watch our Home Page for further information.
Meetings for the youth organisations meeting at the church have also been cancelled, and there will be no meetings at all on our premises after Thursday 19 March.
Click on the calendar entry for extra details, if these are available.
Unless otherwise noted, all the events shown will be held at Rosyth Methodist Church. You can get directions at this link.
This calendar is mostly for our regular worship and church-focused meetings, plus special meetings of other groups. However, as explained at this link, our building is in use throughout the week by other groups, and their regular meetings have not been listed here, to make the calendar less cluttered.
Events in March 2020
- Sung Eucharist
Sung EucharistFirst Sunday in Lent
Very Rev Kenny Rathband
During Lent we have an alternative service booklet similar to the one devised by Michael Paterson in 2018. We will all sing the Nigel Johnson Kyrie – Sanctus/Benedictus – Agnus Dei settings and the Rimsky-Korsakov Lord’s Prayer, and the lectionary psalms will be read responsively by the congregation in place of a gradual hymn.
Our readings are: Genesis 2.15–17;3.1–7; Psalm 32; Romans 5.12–19;
Matthew 4.1–11Stewarding and coffee by Team A
Morning WorshipMorning WorshipLent 1
Rev Eddie SykesReadings from the Methodist lectionary:
Gen 2:15-17; 3:1-7,Ps 32, Rom 5:12-19, Matt 4:1-11Sunday@Six - Taizé for Lent–
Sunday@Six - Taizé for LentSunday@Six: Ross Stirling-Young will be leading a Taizé inspired service - The Joy of Turning to God - to begin your Lenten journey on 1 March at 6pm. This will be a time to focus on your heart and to think of your own spiritual heart and take part in short chants, prayers and times of silence. Please come and support Ross if you can at his final service with us during his placement.
Refreshments will be served after the service.
- Lent Ecumenical Study Group
Lent Ecumenical Study GroupRosyth Parish Church82a Queensferry RoadRosyth, KY11 2PQThe Lent Ecumenical Study Group, “Journey to the Cross” using Embrace the Middle East material, runs on Mondays during Lent until 30 March. All will be most welcome to come along to the Parish Church. Each session will start at 7pm and finish with refreshments, usually about 9pm. If you are interested, talk to Alan Taylor for further information.
Marriage and Relationships 2019-20 - Methodist Church–
Marriage and Relationships 2019-20 - Methodist ChurchCity of Edinburgh Methodist Church25 Niciolson SquareEdinburgh, EH8 9BXMarriage and Relationships 2019-20: Discussion events relating to marriage and relationships and the God in Love Unites Us consultation are taking place in the Circuit in February and March. The dates are Saturday 29 February from 11:30am to 2pm in Stirling Methodist Church and Monday 2 March from 7pm to 9:30pm in City of Edinburgh Methodist Church. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be provided
As the Church prepares for a final decision on same-sex marriage at Conference this year, we in the Methodist community are called upon to gather in grace and in love, to respectfully reflect on our understandings of marriage and relationships. Discussion will be in accordance with Methodist understanding of scriptural interpretation and reflection, bringing together the fourfold principles of Reflection, Experience, Scripture, and Tradition, to inform our conversations with one another.
We ask that all who enter into these discussions do so with an open mind and open heart, remembering that each of us live with different convictions, but that we are all united in the grace, mercy and love of God.
For more information, please contact Emma McCabe, Community Outreach & Engagement Officer for Stirling Methodist Church, who will be helping to facilitate these conversations, at moc.kooltuonull@ritsppo
(Ed: On 13 January the Rev Dr Jonathan Hustler gave an update on the God in Love Unites Us consultation details of which can be read at https://www.methodist.org.uk/about-us/news/latest-news/all-news/update-on-the-god-in-love-unites-us-consultation-from-the-revd-dr-jonathan-hustler-secretary-of-the-conference).
The dates are Saturday 29 February from 11:30am to 2pm in Stirling Methodist Church and Monday 2 March from 7pm to 9:30pm in City of Edinburgh Methodist Church. Coffee, tea and refreshments will be provided. Please refer to the article in Contact (page *) for further details.
- Coffee, Cake and CraftsCoffee, Cake and Crafts
The 3Cs continues to grow.
We invite everyone along to join us in the first Tuesday of each month.
Bring your own craft, but be ready to learn something new or join in one of our many projects. We have made pillowslip dresses for Africa, knitted squares for blankets, angels for Christmas and sanitary towels so girls can go to school. These are just a few of our many projects.
- Wednesday FellowshipWednesday Fellowship
Wednesday Fellowship
Guest speaker: Deaconess Morag Crawford “For such a time as this”
All are welcome to join us every week or if there is a subject that particularly appeals to you. Refreshments are served after the talk.
Lent Bible StudyLent Bible StudyHoly Trinity, DunfermlineEast PortDunfermline, KY12 7JEBible Study: Very Rev Kenny Rathband is offering a series of Bible Studies again this year on Wednesday evenings in Lent, at Holy Trinity Church Hall, when the Gospel for the following Sunday will be read and discussed. The series begins on Wednesday 4 March and finishes on Wednesday 1 April. Each meeting will start at 7.00pm ending with Compline by 8.15pm.
Last year the studies were well attended, with people coming when they could. All are most welcome to come along this year – bring your Bible!
- Lent Bible Study
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Lent Bible StudyRev Eddie Sykes proposes to use the Gospels with the theme “Following the Gospel readings for Lent 2020” for his Lent Bible Studies. The group will meet in the Church on Thursdays at 10.30am for 5 weeks starting on 5 March and finishing on 2 April. Everyone is welcome.
The readings are:
5th March John 3:1-17
12th March John 4:5-42
19th March John 9:1-41
26th March John 11:1-45
2nd April Matthew 27:11-54
- Triangle Coffee ShopTriangle Coffee Shop
Triangle Coffee Shop in Rosyth Methodist Church is a popular and successful community venture and is open on Friday mornings from 9.30am. Come and join us for home made baking, friendship and fellowship. A warm welcome awaits you.
World Day of Prayer Service–
World Day of Prayer ServiceRosyth Parish Church82a Queensferry RoadRosyth, KY11 2PQWorld Day of Prayer: This year’s service has been written by the women of Zimbabwe. The theme is “Rise, take your mat and walk”. We will learn about life in Zimbabwe and pray for the generations there. In our local area the service is being held at 2.00pm on Friday 6 March at Rosyth Parish Church (and not Inverkeithing Baptist Church as previously advertised).
Choir practice for Stainer's Crucifixion
Choir practice for Stainer's CrucifixionAs in 2012,when St Margaret’s choir last performed Stainer’s sacred oratorio The Crucifixion
we are seeking extra singers to augment our numbers.Preparing for Crucifixion will take over our regular choir practices, which are on Fridays in the Church Lounge from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. We’ll be starting with “note-bashing” and gradually working up to the complete work, and extra singers are welcome to join us at any stage, depending on how well they know the work.
The only requirement is that everybody should be able to come (knowing the notes!) on
Friday 3 April, when guest conductor Jill Goode will take the final rehearsal in the church from 7:00pm to about9:00pm.However, we need to make sure we will have enough singers in each part, so it would be helpful to know as soon as possible if you’d like to sing with us, and whether/how we should get a copy of the vocal score to you.
If you would like to join us, please contact Myra Tarr (phone 01383 723989, mobile/text
07796 170945 or email ku.oc.rratmnull@arym. - Diocesan Synod
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Diocesan SynodSt Ninian's Cathedral, PerthNorth Methven StreetPerth, PH1 5PP01738 632053The annual Diocesan Synod takes place today. Registration is from 9am and the synod business starts at 10am.
There is a Eucharist at 2.30pm during which 2 new Cathedral Canons will be installed. All are welcome to attend
Synod Eucharist–
Synod EucharistSt Ninian's Cathedral, PerthNorth Methven StreetPerth, PH1 5PP01738 632053This Eucharist follows the Diocesan Synod and includes the installation of 2 new Cathedral Canons.
All are very welcome to attend.
- Sung EucharistSung Eucharist
Second Sunday in Lent
Very Rev Kenny Rathband
During Lent we have an alternative service booklet similar to the one devised by Michael Paterson in 2018. We will all sing the Nigel Johnson Kyrie – Sanctus/Benedictus – Agnus Dei settings and the Rimsky-Korsakov Lord’s Prayer, and the lectionary psalms will be read responsively by the congregation in place of a gradual hymn.
Our readings are: Genesis 12.1–4a; Psalm 121; Romans 4.1–5,13–17;
John 3.1–17Stewarding and coffee by Team B
Morning Worship (Café church)Morning Worship (Café church)Lent 2
Mr Edward Idle
Readings from the Methodist lectionary:
Gen 12:1-4a, Ps 121, Rom 4:1-5, 13-17, John 3:1-17 - Lent Ecumenical Study GroupLent Ecumenical Study GroupRosyth Parish Church82a Queensferry RoadRosyth, KY11 2PQ
The Lent Ecumenical Study Group, 'Journey to the Cross' meets during Lent until Monday 30 March using Embrace the Middle East material. All will be most welcome to come along to the Parish Church. Each session will start at 7pm and finish with refreshments, usually about 9pm. If you are interested, talk to Alan Taylor for further information.
- Christian Aid - Big BrekkieChristian Aid - Big BrekkieRosyth Parish Church82a Queensferry RoadRosyth, KY11 2PQ
The Big Brekkie: Rosyth Parish Church will be serving a delicious morning meal on Wednesday 11 March at the Wednesday Café from 12noon until 1.30pm (last orders 1pm) while raising money to fight poverty and injustice worldwide. Ticket £5 for Christian Aid.
Wednesday FellowshipWednesday FellowshipWednesday Fellowship
Guest speaker Hamish Brown - WW2 Escape from Singapore
All are welcome to join us every week or if there is a subject that particularly appeals to you. Refreshments are served after the talk.
Lent Bible StudyLent Bible StudyHoly Trinity, DunfermlineEast PortDunfermline, KY12 7JEBible Study: Very Rev Kenny Rathband is offering a series of Bible Studies again this year on Wednesday evenings in Lent, at Holy Trinity Church Hall, when the Gospel for the following Sunday will be read and discussed. The series began on Wednesday 4 March and finishes on Wednesday 1 April. Each meeting will start at 7.00pm ending with Compline by 8.15pm.
Last year the studies were well attended, with people coming when they could. All are most welcome to come along this year – bring your Bible!
- Lent Bible Study
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Lent Bible StudyRev Eddie Sykes proposes to use the Gospels with the theme “Following the Gospel readings for Lent 2020” for his Lent Bible Studies. The group will meet in the Church on Thursdays at 10.30am for 5 weeks starting on 5 March and finishing on 2 April. Everyone is welcome.
The readings are:
12th March John 4:5-42
19th March John 9:1-41
26th March John 11:1-45
2nd April Matthew 27:11-54
- Triangle Coffee ShopTriangle Coffee Shop
Triangle Coffee Shop in Rosyth Methodist Church is a popular and successful community venture and is open on Friday mornings from 9.30am. Come and join us for home made baking, friendship and fellowship. A warm welcome awaits you.
Choir practice for Stainer's CrucifixionChoir practice for Stainer's CrucifixionAs in 2012,when St Margaret’s choir last performed Stainer’s sacred oratorio The Crucifixion
we are seeking extra singers to augment our numbers.Preparing for Crucifixion will take over our regular choir practices, which are on Fridays from
in the Church Lounge from 7.00pm to 8.00pm. We aregradually working up to the complete work, and extra singers are welcome to join us at any stage, depending on how well they know the work.
The only requirement is that everybody should be able to come (knowing the notes!) on
Friday 3 April, when guest conductor Jill Goode will take the final rehearsal in the church from 7:00pm to about9:00pm.If you would like to join us, please contact Myra Tarr (phone 01383 723989, mobile/text
07796 170945 or email ku.oc.rratmnull@arym. - Coffee MorningCoffee MorningCity of Edinburgh Methodist Church25 Niciolson SquareEdinburgh, EH8 9BX
Coffee Morning: We are invited to a very special coffee morning in the City of Edinburgh Methodist Church on Saturday 14 March from 10.30am to 12.30pm to help raise funds towards hosting the Christian Aid Book Sale at CEMC. This helps to reduce or remove overheads, and allows all proceeds from the sales of the books in May to go towards Christian Aid. Tickets are only £3 (children free) and there will be teas, coffees, cakes, sacks, home baking and a book stall
RSCM Scottish Voices sing Evensong - CANCELLEDRSCM Scottish Voices sing Evensong - CANCELLEDDunfermline AbbeyDunfermline, KY12 7PERSCM Scottish Voices
The choir will sing Choral Evensong in Dunfermline Abbey on at 4pm - musical director Frikki Walker, organist Matthew Beetschen (Director of Music, Dunfermline Abbey).
RSCM Scottish Voices is an adult choir that aims to draw together some of the most accomplished and experienced church musicians across Scotland (primarily) to perform approximately six times a year in a variety of venues around the country. The Musical Director is Frikki Walker, the Director of Music at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Glasgow and Associate of the RSCM (ARSCM) in recognition of his work in music and liturgy in Scotland.
From the Choir’s Facebook page:
Regrettably, in light of the current COVID-19 situation, we have decided to cancel this outing. The health of our choir, the Dunfermline Abbey ministry and music team, and our congregation is paramount. Our thanks go out to the support of Rev MaryAnn Rennie, Matthew Beetschen and the Dunfermline Abbey Kirk Session who so willingly welcomed our request - hopefully we will return in the not too distant future. Our next outing will be hopefully in May at Hexham Abbey.
https://www.rscmscottishvoices.org.uk/?p=4393 - Sung EucharistSung Eucharist
Third Sunday in Lent
Very Rev Kenny Rathband
During Lent we have an alternative service booklet similar to the one devised by Michael Paterson in 2018. We will all sing the Nigel Johnson Kyrie – Sanctus/Benedictus – Agnus Dei settings and the Rimsky-Korsakov Lord’s Prayer, and the lectionary psalms will be read responsively by the congregation in place of a gradual hymn.
Our readings are: Exodus 17.1–7; Psalm 95; Romans 5.1–11;
John 4.5–26Stewarding and coffee by Team C
Morning WorshipMorning WorshipLent 3
Rev Dr Helen Jenkins
and Mr David SalthouseReadings from the Methodist lectionary:
Ex 17:1-7, Ps 95,Rom 5:1-11, John 4:5-42Sunday@Six - Embracing Lament in Lent–
Sunday@Six - Embracing Lament in LentSunday@Six: We are delighted that our worship at 6pm ‘Embracing Lament in Lent’will be jointly led by Julia Reid, our Methodist Probationer Minister and the Rev Michael Paterson a service in which they will help us prepare ourselves for God’s solutions. Using some of the lamenting psalms, we will spend time giving over to God our unanswered prayers, our frustrations, our regrets and our physical, emotional, psychological pain, leaving them with Him, and preparing ourselves for his healing love.
Refreshments will be served after the service.
- Lent Ecumenical Study GroupLent Ecumenical Study GroupRosyth Parish Church82a Queensferry RoadRosyth, KY11 2PQ
The Lent Ecumenical Study Group, 'Journey to the Cross' meets during Lent until Monday 30 March and is using Embrace the Middle East material. All will be most welcome to come along to the Parish Church. Each session will start at 7pm and finish with refreshments, usually about 9pm. If you are interested, talk to Alan Taylor for further information.
