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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.
For Holy Week 2018, we’ve produced a downloadable poster listing what’s on at our church and the Parish Church in addition to the normal services.
Events in June 2019
- RSCM Scotland "Come and Sing"
RSCM Scotland "Come and Sing"St John's Kirk, PerthPerth,If you enjoyed last year’s “Come and Sing” in Dunfermline Abbey, St John’s Kirk, Perth is the place to be on Saturday 1 June, when Kevin Duggan will direct RSCM Scotland’s 2019 “Come and Sing”. The music will be taken from the 2019 RSCM Festival Service Book “Where shall wisdom be found?”
This event is suitable for all singers (though under-18s need to be accompanied by a responsible adult and have a signed parental consent form) and the final service is open to everyone.
“Come and Sing” starts with registration from 1.30pm, with singing sessions 1.45pm–3.00pm and 3.30–4.15pm, separated by tea/coffee and a short AGM/plenary meeting, and concluding at 4.30pm with a service led by Rev John Murdoch, Minister of St John’s.
For more details or to order your own copy of the service book (£5), contact Lorraine Fraser (gro.dnaltocsmcsrnull@eniarrol). - Sung Eucharist
Sung EucharistEaster 7
Very Rev Kenny Rathband
Our readings are: Acts 16.16-34, Revelation 22. 12-14, 16-17, 20-21, John 17.20–26
Stewarding and coffee by Team A
Morning WorshipMorning WorshipMrs Hilary Henderson
with Mr Allan HendersonReadings from the Methodist Lectionary:
Acts 16:16-34; Ps 97; Rev 22:12-14, 16-17; John 17:20-26Sunday@SixSunday@SixAt 6.00pm on Sunday 2 June, we are all invited to join Deacon Elizabeth Harfleet
for “Pilgrims on a journey”
We are promised that this will be a journey with a difference, as Elizabeth explores what it means to be a pilgrim through Scripture, verse and music. Walking boots are not required! - Ecumenical Study Group
Ecumenical Study GroupRosyth Parish Church82a Queensferry RoadRosyth, KY11 2PQWe will continue meeting weekly rather than monthly when we will look at how the Old Testament was written, expecting some very surprising answers – and where better to start than with the Book of Genesis, beginning with the creation of the world, that very descriptive narrative in Chapter 1 of how God formed the world and all that is in it.
All most welcome to join us.
- Coffee, Cake and CraftsCoffee, Cake and Crafts
Meeting of the monthly craft club .
Bring a craft project of your own. So whether you want to learn how to crochet, make a quilt, stitch a handbag, decorate a birthday card or just enjoy a cup of tea and a cake - this is the group for you.
All welcome to join us especially those who are not available in the afternoon.
Last meeting until 3 September
- 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. A very warm welcome awaits everyone so why not join us for tea, coffee and home baking.
- Sung EucharistSung Eucharist
The Day of Pentecost
Very Rev Kenny Rathband
Our readings are: Acts 2.1–21, Romans 8.14–17, John 14.8–17
Stewarding and coffee by Team B
Morning Worship - Café ChurchMorning Worship - Café ChurchCafé Church
Miss Anne BairdReadings from the Methodist Lectionary:
Acts 2: 1-21; Ps 104: 24-34, 35b; Rom 8: 14-17; John 14: 8-17Choral Evensong for PentecostChoral Evensong for PentecostSt Ninian's Cathedral, PerthNorth Methven StreetPerth, PH1 5PP01738 632053Diocesan Pentecost Choral Evensong. Open to all people from the Diocese who would like to attend.
There will be tea and scones after the service. Do come and join in.
- Property Committee Meeting
Property Committee MeetingQuarterly meeting of the Property Committee
Ecumenical Study GroupEcumenical Study GroupRosyth Parish Church82a Queensferry RoadRosyth, KY11 2PQWe continue meeting weekly when we look at how the Old Testament was written, expecting some very surprising answers – and where better to start than with the Book of Genesis.
All most welcome to join us.
- EDWJ GroupEDWJ GroupMary Kidd's home18 North LoanheadLimekilns, KY11 3LA
EDWJ Group meets at Mary Kidd's home in Limekilns
- Studying The Bible TogetherStudying The Bible Together
Studying the Bible together: All are welcome to attend a bible study in the church, led by Rev Eddie Sykes monthly on a Thursday from 10.30 – 11.30am over the next 4 months. The dates are: 9 May, 13 June, 18 July and 15 August when Paul’s letter to the Colossians, the featured book for this year's Methodist Bible month, will be studied. The meeting on 13 June will discuss Colossians 1:24-2:15
9 May Colossians 1:1-23
13 June Colossians 1:24-2:15
18 July Colossians 2:16-3:17
15 August Colossians 3:18-4:18
- 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. A very warm welcome awaits everyone so why not join us for tea, coffee and home baking.
** CANCELLED ** – Nostalgic Moments from the 1940s** CANCELLED ** – Nostalgic Moments from the 1940sSt Finnian's Church, LochgellyLumphinnans RoadLochgelly, KY5 9AT8 June: We’re sorry to have to announce that Benita is ill and unable to perform, so the planned concert has been cancelled. We wish Benita a speedy recovery
Join St Finnian’s at 7.00pm in the church for Nostalgic Moments from the 1940s. Benita is no stranger to us as she has featured with Crosswater Band at concerts in our church.
Tickets are £5 including light refreshments, although you are invited to bring your own bottle! We recommend buying a ticket beforehand or reserving for payment on the door. Contact Ross on 07947 321687 or email ku.oc.liamtohnull@18gnilritsssor. - The Big SingThe Big SingSt Mary's Cathedral, EdinburghPalmerson PlaceEdinburgh,
The Big Sing
“Rejoice as we worship God together” is an invitation from St Mary’s Cathedral, Palmerston Place, Edinburgh to join the choir to practice and sing together at a big Diocesan celebratory Evensong on 15 June. Come and meet people from across the Edinburgh Diocese over refreshments and lunch, join in an optional workshop and browse some music resources.
The event starts at 11.00am (coffee from 10.30am) and finishes with Evensong at 4.00pm. To book a place to sing, complete the form at https://tinyurl.com/y6o9y8vq by 31 May.
If singing in a choir is not your thing, everyone is invited to come to the Cathedral for afternoon tea at 3.00pm and worship together in a joyous Evensong at 4.00pm.Afternoon tea–
Afternoon teaA cream tea – scones, jam and cream, and bottomless cups of tea or coffee – in support of Action for Children will be held at our church from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Tickets £5.00 are available from Jean Hall and Gwyneth Kirby.
Action for Children This year we are celebrating 150 years of this wonderful organisation, formerly the National Children’s Home.
The work was begun in London in 1869 by a Methodist minister, Rev Dr Thomas Bowman Stephenson, to give a place of safety, a home, food and love to orphan boys.
It quickly became very obvious that this was the tip of the iceberg. National Children’s Home began opening homes all over the country, providing a safe environment for orphaned or displaced children.
The homes eventually took in girls as well. Up until the 1960s they were separate boys’ and girls’ homes, which were replaced with “family” units.
The Methodists have a strong tradition of supporting this charity. Indeed the Methodist diaconal order began with women who gave their lives to God and to the children, and who became known as “sisters”.
Today the organisation is still there for families, working to support them in difficult times, short and long-term fostering – mother and father units, working and supporting families.Choral EvensongChoral EvensongSt Mary's Cathedral, EdinburghPalmerson PlaceEdinburgh,Following the Big sing event in St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh, “Rejoice as we worship God together” together in a joyous Evensong at 4.00pm. All are welcome and before to afternoon tea at 3.00pm
Praise Gathering 2019–
Praise Gathering 2019Perth Concert HallPerth,Come and hear a 400-voice choir from over 150 Scottish Churches, a live band and the PG Youth Choir declare praises to God on Saturday 15 June at 7.00pm in Perth Concert Hall.
The special guest is Graham Kendrick, writer of classic worship songs such as “Shine, Jesus, Shine”, “Knowing You”, “The Servant King”, and “Amazing Love”.
Tickets are £19.50 (£13.50 for children aged 12 and under) including booking fee. See https://praisegathering.org.uk/ for further details.Dunfermline Choral Union Summer Concert–
Dunfermline Choral Union Summer ConcertThe Vine Centre131 Garvock HillDunfermline, KY11Choral Union summer concert
Dunfermline Choral Union invite you to join them at the Vine Conference Centre, Garvock Hill, Dunfermline, at 7.30pm on Saturday 15 June for an evening of popular classics, music from the shows and lots more!
Tickets are £12, £10 (concessions) or just £5 (under-18s), available from Gwyneth Kirby.Scottish Chamber Choir - A Scottish CelebrationScottish Chamber Choir - A Scottish CelebrationOld St Paul's Episcopal Church39 Jeffrey StreetEdinburgh , EH1 1DH“A Scottish Celebration”
Join the Scottish Chamber Choir, directed by Iain McLarty, as they celebrate their 50th birthday at 7.30pm on Saturday 15 June at Old St Paul’s, Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh.
The choir’s celebratory journey through Scottish choral music reveals a robust vernacular tradition running from early psalm settings to freshly-minted takes on traditional folksongs.
As Scotland’s composers take the stage, Carver’s effervescent Renaissance praise rubs elbows with Tom Cunningham’s lyrical vision of Scotland at Night, James MacMillan’s plangent Cantos Sagrados and the world première of Andrew Carvel’s Summer Sun.
Tickets £12 (students £6) and information from Martin Tarr, or you can pay at the door – plenty of room in Old St Paul’s! - Eucharist with hymnsEucharist with hymns
Trinity Sunday
Rev Dr Michael Paterson
Our readings are: Proverbs 8.1-4 22-31, Romans 5.1-5, John 16.12-15
Stewarding and coffee by Team C
Morning WorshipMorning WorshipTrinity Sunday
Rev Eddie Sykes
Readings from the Methodist Lectionary:
Prov 8:1-4,22-31; Ps 8; Rom 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 - Ecumenical Study GroupEcumenical Study GroupRosyth Parish Church82a Queensferry RoadRosyth, KY11 2PQ
We continue meeting weekly when we look at how the Old Testament was written, expecting some very surprising answers – and where better to start than with the Book of Genesis.
All most welcome to join us.
- Quiet Garden at GleneaglesQuiet Garden at GleneaglesGleneaglesAuchterarder, PH3 1PJ
Quiet Garden at Gleneagles
‘Be still and know’ (Psalm 46:10)
Once again this year there will be 3 opportunities during May, June and July to enjoy stillness and reflection for visitors of any faith or none in the beautiful setting of Gleneagles. The second date this summer is Tuesday 18 June from 1.45pm to 5.00pm. It is an initiative of the Quiet Garden Trust (see www.quietgarden.org).
After an introduction and welcome by the Rev Charles Sherlock, Sarah Hill (Buddhist) or the Rev Tracy Dowling you can wander around the recently-created wild garden, or walk the grass maze, and finish the afternoon with a short service in the beautiful private 16th-Century chapel. Warmth, tea and coffee are provided.
All are welcome to attend – a donation of £3 to the Quiet Garden Trust is suggested.Any enquiries to: Petronella Haldane, Gleneagles, Auchterarder, Perthshire PH3 1PJ (01764 682 388; gro.selgaenelgnull@allenortep)
- Sing Scotland 2019
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Sing Scotland 2019Charlotte Chapel, EdinburghSing Scotland 2019
Sing Scotland is a gathering of church leaders and musicians who seek to become better equipped to lead their congregations in worship.
Sing Scotland is holding a day conference at Charlotte Chapel on Thursday 20 June from 9.30am–4.00pm, in which they seek to encourage one another and come to a better understanding of the kind of worship the Lord longs for from His Bride.
Everyone is invited to go to the Usher Hall that evening at 7.00pm to enjoy a night of music with Keith and Kristyn Getty and a time of devotion with Pastor John Piper. This is a fundraising event for ‘20schemes’, a church-planting ministry that brings the light of the gospel to Scotland’s schemes.
More information and on-line booking at https://www.singscotland.com/.Sing Scotland 2019 ConcertSing Scotland 2019 ConcertUsher Hall, EdinburghLothian RoadEdinburgh, EH1 2EASing Scotland 2019
Everyone is invited to go to the Usher Hall g at 7.00pm to enjoy a night of music with Keith and Kristyn Getty and a time of devotion with Pastor John Piper. This is a fundraising event for ‘20schemes’, a church-planting ministry that brings the light of the gospel to Scotland’s schemes.
More information and on-line booking at https://www.singscotland.com/. - 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. A very warm welcome awaits everyone so why not join us for tea, coffee and home baking.
Pirates of Penzance Sing-alongPirates of Penzance Sing-alongSt Margaret's RC Memorial Church, DunfermlineDunfermline,Pirates sing-along
Dunfermline Gilbert & Sullivan Society are delighted to announce that they have a full cast of talented principals confirmed for their Pirates of Penzance Sing-along. They will lead the DGASS chorus and audience in a fun evening, where you can sing along (scores provided, if you haven’t got one) or just sit back and listen.
Do come along to St Margaret’s RC Memorial Church, Dunfermline at 7.30pm on Friday 21 June.
Tickets are £10 from any of our Rosyth Society members: Ann Duly; Mary Kidd; Gwyneth Kirby; Martin Tarr. - Messy ChurchMessy Church
Snack, crafts and a story, for children up to the age of 12. All children welcome! Please bring an adult with you.
You are welcome to join the main service afterwards.
Joint Communion–
Joint CommunionPentecost 2
Rev Dr Michael Paterson
Our readings are: Isaiah 65.1-9, Galatians 3.23-29, Luke 8.26-39
Traidcraft goods on sale after the service
- Ecumenical Study GroupEcumenical Study GroupRosyth Parish Church82a Queensferry RoadRosyth, KY11 2PQ
We continue meeting weekly when we look at how the Old Testament was written, expecting some very surprising answers – and where better to start than with the Book of Genesis.
All most welcome to join us.
- EDWJ GroupEDWJ GroupMary Kidd's home18 North LoanheadLimekilns, KY11 3LA
EDWJ Group meets at Mary Kidd's home in Limekilns
- 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. A very warm welcome awaits everyone so why not join us for tea, coffee and home baking.
- Sung EucharistSung Eucharist
Pentecost 3
Very Rev Kenny Rathband
Our readings are: 1 Kings 19.15–16, 19–21; Galatians 5.1, 13–25; Luke 9.51–62
Stewarding and coffee by Team C
Morning WorshipMorning WorshipRev Mary Patterson and David Salthouse
Readings from the Methodist Lectionary:
1 Kings 19:15-16,19-21; Ps 16; Gal 5:1,13-25; Luke 9:51-62
