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Baptisms. There will be a service of baptism at 1pm on Sunday 2 June in Balerno High School – do plan to come along to support those being baptised – adults and children! Why not bring a packed lunch to eat together after the morning service. If you would be interested in being baptised at a future date please email enquiries@stmungos.org
Safeguarding: Training: Wednesday 29 May 7.30pm – 9:30pm. In Church Building Balerno. The Scottish Episcopal Church requires all those working with vulnerable persons to attend safeguarding training every 2 years. This is training for all those working with vulnerable groups within St Mungo’s. ChurchSuite email sent out to book in.
Livi Board Games Night (For S6+). Love a little bit of friendly competition? We'd love you to join us at Bellsquarry Village Hall, 7:30pm-10pm on Friday 31 May, for an evening of board games, chat and snacks. A great opportunity to be church family, to invite friends, and just spend time hanging out. Feel free to bring along a favourite game. Sign-up via the ChurchSuite invite.
Livi Ladies Summer BBQ – Saturday 1 June from 12.30pm at Marian’s house. We would love you to join us! The last date to sign up via ChurchSuite is Monday 27 May and for more information please contact liviladies@stmungos.org
Livi Outreach - On Saturday 8 June, 2pm-4pm, we'll be heading out to Be Love in Livi. This outreach is planned to include teams for all ages & stages. We’ll meet at Starbucks at 4pm to debrief. Sign-up and find out more by clicking here. See you there!
John Stuart (Balerno congregation) is being made a Lay Canon of St Mary's Cathedral, as he steps down after 28 years as Secretary General of the Scottish Episcopal Church's General Synod in July. All are welcome to attend his installation service at Evensong on Sunday 9 June at 3:30pm at St Mary's Cathedral [Palmerston Place, Edinburgh, EH12 5AW] and there will be a short reception afterwards in the Cathedral.
Company of Men. “Dealing with Disappointment, Droughts and Drownings” on Saturday 8 June in the Ministry Centre, Balerno from 9.30am -12.00 noon. Richard Taylor will be sharing his thoughts and insights and talking about how we as Christians respond to these times, as he brings in his wisdom and biblical perspective on the subject. Invites have gone out via ChurchSuite to all men in the Balerno and Livingston congregations. Refreshments provided. Any queries please contact adrian.smith@stmungos.org.
“This is Alpha” event with Nicky and Pippa Gumbel: St Mungo’s has bought 10 tickets for this day event in Perth on Saturday 8 June. If you are interested in finding out more about Alpha, are keen to get involved, in being part of the Alpha team in the future, or are looking to run Alpha with some of your friends then this will be a brilliant event to get inspiration and receive training. Tickets cost £10 and will be sold on a 1st come 1st serve basis. Please email enquiries@stmungos.org to book your place.
A Certificate in Integrative Counselling with a Christian Perspective is being held in the Ministry Centre, Balerno on Friday 6/Saturday 7 September and Friday 11/Saturday 12 October (10 am- 4pm). This Certificate is a pre-requisite for the next Diploma in Integrative counselling with a Christian perspective, which starts in September 2025, but it can be done as a stand-alone course as it is useful training for self-development and spiritual growth and if you wish to grow in communication and relational skills. More information can be found on our website here, or at www.vitalconnexions.org
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Youth –
· Sunday 26 May: Refuel at Church Building, Ladycroft, Balerno at 10.30am
· Friday 31 May: Taskmaster Special for youth at Church Building, Ladycroft, Balerno at 7.30pm
· Sunday 2 June: envision for all youth in Church Building, Ladycroft, Balerno at 10.30am
Prayers
Please pray for all who mourn the recent death of Andrea Bothwell (Balerno congregation). Funeral will be at St Mungo’s Church Building, Ladycroft at 1pm on Thursday 6 June.