General Assembly 2021: Special Supplement
June 8, 2021
Life and Work has released a FREE four-page summary of the main decisions, debates and speeches from last week’s General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
It is available HERE to view on our website or full link General Assembly 2021: Special Supplement – Life and Work. Please feel free to share.You can read the magazine’s full coverage of the General Assembly in the July issue of Life and Work, available from the 18 June. If you do not receive a copy of Life and Work each month, you can purchase a single print or digital copy via our website lifeandwork.org/subscribe.
We trust you find this information to be useful. Best wishes, Life and Work Team.
‘A Time of Reflection’ Online
June 8, 2021
at 7.00 pm on Thursday 10 June 2021
We look forward to welcoming you. Please encourage your neighbours and friends to join us online too by connecting to the church website https://torranceparishchurch.online.church
We have a varied programme and it will be a “TIME OF REFLECTION” as we remember the impact of Covid on our community. Although it is mainly online we will be inviting a small number of folk to join us in the church. Posters and emails will be circulated around the village and as always we value your prayerful support as we thank God for His faithfulness to us. Thank you.
Sunday Morning Service/Gathering
May 21, 2021
On Sunday 23 May the morning service will be live-streamed from the church at 10.30am and a pre-registered congregation will attend. Access is via https://www.torranceparishchurch.org.uk/sunday-service/ and click on the ‘Sunday Service’ button.
(The service will be recorded and will be available for viewing at another time.)
To Listen by phone – call 0131 460 1196 United Kingdom – then when prompted enter meeting ID: 827 9548 7848. This will be charged at local rates and will be part of any inclusive phone plan.
Special Community Service
May 7, 2021
Our special community service will take place on Thursday 10th June at 7.00 pm. This will be a service of remembrance, reflection and thankfulness. Details to follow nearer to the time.
Screen Memories Online Session – Scotland on Film
May 7, 2021
What else would you be doing on a Friday afternoon. Join us at 2pm today and share your memories, the group is open to anyone who wants to take part whether you are a person with Dementia, a Carer, a family member, Volunteer or Supporter or just have a keen interest in the Silver Screen.
If you wish to join in then please send Anne at Alzheimer Scotland an email with your details and access with the Zoom link below:-
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83622746509?pwd=K3EzSmlUMDNId2xMWjcvNUZlNzhxQT09
Meeting ID: 836 2274 6509
Passcode: 949550
Sunday morning service/gathering
May 7, 2021
The service will be live-streamed from the church at 10.30am and a pre-registered congregation will attend. Access is via https://www.torranceparishchurch.org.uk/sunday-service/ and click on the ‘Sunday Service’ button.
(The service will be recorded and will be available for viewing at another time.)
To Listen by phone – call 0131 460 1196 United Kingdom – then when prompted enter meeting ID: 827 9548 7848. This will be charged at local rates and will be part of any inclusive phone plan.
Post Service Chat will follow and the link will be posted in the chat at the end of the service.
Good Friday Communion Service
March 26, 2021
On Friday 2 April at 7pm the service will be Live-streamed from church (No congregation in church.) Participants at home are invited to bring wine/juice and bread to celebrate together in their homes. To join visit www.torranceparishchurch.org.uk
On Easter Sunday the service will be Live-streamed from the church at 10.30am and a small, selected congregation will attend.
The Adventures continue …
March 24, 2021
Colour in Easter: Keep the youngsters busy with Activity Sheets available from office@tpc.org.uk; Plus videos for P6+ – a downloadable resource pack with quizzes and reflection activities visit https://www.colourineaster.org.uk/
The Easter Story: there is a set of five short, animated videos that journey through Jesus’ early ministry on earth to his death and resurrection. Free to download at: www.gochattervideos.com (Search: Following Jesus)
The Adventures continue!
March 5, 2021
The Easter Story: there is a set of five short, animated videos that journey through Jesus’ early ministry on earth to his death and resurrection. Free to download at: www.gochattervideos.com (Search: Following Jesus)
OMF – East Asia
February 16, 2021
OMF have arranged an event for anyone interested in serving in East Asia. The event will take place via Zoom, more information on how to attend will be available nearer the event via omf.org/uk/events/nextgen2021-beyond-borders/.
Date & Time: Saturday 27 February 2021 – 10.00 am – 12.00 pm
Event Website: omf.org/uk/events/nextgen2021-beyond-borders/
For more Information: Tim Jenkins – Email: tim.jenkins@omfmail.com
