Read about the proposed changes to service times here.
In person Sunday morning church services: 26 September at 10.30am at St Margaret’s Livingston for the Livingston congregation. We will use a QR code to comply with Test and Protect so pre-booking is not required. Please arrive between 10 and 10.15 in order to allow the auditorium to fill safely, young people to be dropped off at groups and everyone to check in. The Balerno congregation will meet at Heriot Watt on 3 October. There will also be an hour of worship at 6.30pm on Sunday 3 October at Heriot Watt for all congregations.
Lesley Penny’s Ordination to the Diaconate will take place on Sunday 26 September at 3.30pm in St Mary’s Cathedral, Palmerston Place. St Mungo’s are warmly invited to attend and bring their best singing voices! No booking required. She starts her new role as Curate at St Cuthbert’s, Colinton on Sunday 10 October.
0-18 Sunday mornings: Pre-school, Primary and Youth groups will all run during the live services (26 Sept is for the Livingston congregation). You will be able to drop off and register your young person from 10.15. Mighty Mungos continues online for those unable to attend.
Balerno Youth Sunday Morning Groups: On Sunday 26 September, Balerno Youth will be back on Zoom, whilst the Livingston Sunday morning service is happening. The session will begin at 10.50am until 11.45am. Zoom code has been emailed to parents. On Sunday 3 October, Balerno Youth will meet in person at Heriot Watt University; doors open from 10.15am for a 10.30am start. All in S1-S6 are welcome.
Friday Night Youth 1 October: 7.30pm - 9.30pm [please note the later finish time]; movie night at the Church Building, Ladycroft, Balerno. All S1-S6 welcome. Pre-booking no longer required. More details will be posted on the Youth Instagram and Community Facebook page during the week. Please remind your young person to bring a face covering.
Proposed service time changes – link to congregational survey will be emailed out, do read the email sent out last week for more details about this consultation.
House Group Leaders Meeting: 8.00 – 9.30pm on Wednesday 29 September. The meeting will be held at St Joseph’s in Balerno.
OM Afghanistan Emergency Appeal: This week we have given another gift of £5,000 towards the continuing chaos in Afghanistan to provide practical aid for refugee families displaced by the crisis; bibles and literature in local languages to sustain believers and to support local Church networks. Please continue to pray for God’s protection over this nation and the safety and protection of women in particular.
Staff News: We are delighted that Jonny Slatter has started in his new role of Balerno youth worker this week and will be meeting young people and team in the coming weeks. We are also pleased to announce that Adrian Smith will be joining the pastoral team as Pastoral Assistant from Monday 27 September.
Prayers:
Please pray for the staff team as they come together on Monday 27 September for a team away day at Lendrick Muir; for reconnection, fun and time together as we worship, have some teaching and ministry, eating together and activities.