Aberdeen Christian Diary

Aberdeen
Christian
Diary

A diary of events of interest to all Christians in Aberdeen and the northeast of Scotland
Sponsored by Grampian Evangelical Fellowship
Last updated 3 July 2008. We also have some links to other web pages of interest.

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2008

Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2009

Apr May

July 2008

4 Fri
Jul 2008 ‘The Cross and the switchblade’, 7.30 pm, Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen. Drama based on the true story of pastor David Wilkerson as he moves from rural Pennsylvania to the gang-lands of inner city New York. Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) from Aberdeen Box Office, t 01224 641122, web www.boxofficeaberdeen.com | Location map | [504]

5 Sat –
12 Sat Prayer and intercession, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. This course draws vital lessons from scripture, Christian history and the extensive personal experience in seeing vision translated into reality and the purposes of God being fulfilled through intercession. Led by Alistair and Marie Petrie. Contact: Ellel Ministries, t 01466 799102, email bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, web www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [288]

5 Sat –
6 Sun YMCA 150th anniversary, birthday party weekend at YMCA, 52 Skene Terrace, Aberdeen. Sat: 2 pm, visit by Lord Provost; 2.30 pm, 150th anniversary reception and presentation; 5 pm, buffet; 7 pm, ceilidh. Sun: 10.30 am, thanksgiving service. It will be helpful to if numbers attending buffet and ceilidh are notified. Contact: t 01224 643291, info@aberdeenymca.org.uk, www.aberdeenymca.org.uk | Location map | [471]

5 Sat
Jul 2008 Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk | Location map | [409]

6 Sun
Jul 2008 Remembrance service marking 20th Anniversary of Piper Alpha tragedy, 2 pm, Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Union Street, Aberdeen, followed at 4 pm by act of remembrance at the Piper Alpha memorial, Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen. Contact: Revd Andrew Jolly, t 01224 297532/3 or 07747 336300, email info@ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com, web www.ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com | Location map | [378]

13 Sun
Jul 2008 Sea Sunday. Resources from: Revd Robin Underhill, Mission to Seafarers, PO Box 7738, Lockerbie DG11 1WU, t 01236 440132, scotland@mtsmail.org, www.missiontoseafarers.org | Location map | [539]

14 Mon
Jul 2008 Yvonne Lyon in concert, 7.30 pm, Inverbervie Burgh Hall, Farquhar Street, Inverbervie, Angus, with special guest Miguel Figueroa from Bolivia, in aid of Compassion UK. Miguel Figueroa, previously a ‘Compassion’-sponsored child from Bolivia living in poverty on the streets with his four brothers and sisters, and now a university lecturer, will share the story of his life. Entry free. Websites: ‘Compassion’ www.compassionuk.org; artiste www.myspace.com/yvonnelyonmusic. Contact: Zandra Taylor, t 01561 361488. | Location map | [542]

19 Sat –
25 Fri Clan Gathering 2008, Strathtyrum, St Andrews, Fife. A week for all the family with worship, teaching and the ministry of Jesus in the Father’s love and Holy Spirit’s power. Speakers include Mike Breen, Don Williams, Elaine Storkey and Kenny Borthwick; worship led by Brian Doerksen and David Ross. Organisers: New Wine Scotland. Contact: t 01771 637962, email clan@new-wine-scotland.org, web www.new-wine-scotland.org [293]

19 Sat
Jul 2008 ‘Healing through the power of forgiveness’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A free teaching day with Frida Gashumba, survivor of the Rwandan genocide and Jill Southern (Director of Ellel Ministries Pierrepont). Contact: Ellel Ministries, t 01466 799102, email bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, web www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [511]

Tue 29 Jul –
Sat 2 Aug Imagine Scotland, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. Four-day youth festival at Thainstone, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, with worship, teaching, seminars and workshops. Cost: £63 if paid by 4 July, £70 thereafter. Group discounts available. Contact: Imagine Scotland, 16 Mavis Bank, Newburgh, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 6FB, t 01358 789122, email info@imaginescotland.co.uk, web www.imaginescotland.co.uk | Location map | [352]

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August 2008

2 Sat –
8 Fri ‘Keswick in Buckie’, Bible teaching convention and exhibition, in Buckie North Church, Cluny Square, Buckie. Speakers: Steve Brady, David Carmichael and Jonathan Stephen. Contact: Graeme Gerrard, t 01542 831124, email graeme_gerrard@hotmail.com [450]

2 Sat
Aug 2008 Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk | Location map | [410]

16 Sat
Aug 2008 ‘Prom Praise’, 7.30 pm, Beach Ballroom, Esplanade, Sea Beach, Aberdeen. A mix of music, word and worship, with the All Souls Orchestra from All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, blending sacred and concert music from popular orchestral classics to some favourite hymns and worship songs. Tickets £14 – £16 with under-15s half price, from Aberdeen Box Office, Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1QS, t 01224 641122, or online at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com. All Souls Orchestra website: www.allsoulsorchestra.org. Free tickets with block bookings of 10+. Contact: Donald MacKenzie, m 07725 961022, lovatbrae@msn.com, or Jim McNair, t 0141 956 3230, jim_mcnair@btinternet.com | Location map | [469]

21 Thu
Aug 2008 Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3–4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £8 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Margaret Martin, t 01569 764334, or Alison Munt, t 01224 580680. | Location map | [398]

21 Thu
Aug 2008 The Lord’s prayer and the spirituality of Jesus, 7.30-9.30 pm, St Ternan’s Church, High Street, Banchory (opposite Town Hall), led by Richard Murray. First of a series of five evenings on prayer; come to one or all. No fee. Contact: Lisa Eunson, t 01330 822783, or Carole Phelan, t 01224 895033. | Location map | [532]

28 Thu
Aug 2008 Silent prayer, 7.30-9.30 pm, St Ternan’s Church, High Street, Banchory (opposite Town Hall), led by Sister Mary Donnelly. Second of a series of five evenings on prayer; come to one or all. No fee. Contact: Lisa Eunson, t 01330 822783, or Carole Phelan, t 01224 895033. | Location map | [533]

Sat 30 Aug –
Sat 6 Sep ‘Bridge from the head to the heart’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A mix of inspirational teaching and creativity workshops to bring healing to those who know the love of God in their head but long for it to reach the depths of their heart. Contact: Ellel Ministries, t 01466 799102, email bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, web www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [289]

30 Sat
Aug 2008 Annual healing conference, 9.30 am – 3 pm, Dalvenie Resource Centre, Raemoir Road, Dalvenie Lane, Banchory. Organised by North East Christian Healing Group with guest speakers Steven and Helen Anderson from Healing Rooms – Scotland. All welcome; lunch provided. To register, contact Mrs Sheila Waugh, t 01330 823159. Healing Rooms Scotland website: www.healingrooms-scotland.com | Location map | [541]

31 Sun
Aug 2008 ‘Back to school with God’ Sunday. An opportunity for churches to hold a special service to affirm support for the young people and school staff in their local community, and to pray that they will see God at work in their schools. Resources from: Scripture Union Scotland website, www.suscotland.org.uk/prayer. Contact: t 0141 352 7632, email schoolsprayernetwork@suscotland.org.uk. [520]

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September 2008

4 Thu
Sep 2008 Intercessions, 7.30-9.30 pm, St Ternan’s Church, High Street, Banchory (opposite Town Hall), led by Carole Phelan. Third of a series of five evenings on prayer; come to one or all. No fee. Contact: Lisa Eunson, t 01330 822783, or Carole Phelan, t 01224 895033. | Location map | [534]

5 Fri
Sep 2008 Julian meeting, 12.55–2 pm, in Crown Terrace Baptist Church Lounge, Aberdeen, a meeting to foster contemplative prayer. Contact: Helen Kinnersley, t 01224 486346. | Location map | [348]

6 Sat
Sep 2008 Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk | Location map | [411]

8 Mon
Sep 2008 ‘Awakening UK’, 7–10 pm, Elphinstone Hall, King’s College, Aberdeen, with guest speakers Tim and Beverly LaHaye and worship led by Kingsway’s Andrew Mitchell. Tickets £15. Book online at www.awakeninguk.co.uk. Discounts available for 12+ tickets, email jill@brandedmanagement.com, t 01875 859081. | Location map | [480]

11 Thu
Sep 2008 Healing prayer, 7.30-9.30 pm, St Ternan’s Church, High Street, Banchory (opposite Town Hall), led by Rt Revd Dr Bob Gillies. Fourth of a series of five evenings on prayer; come to one or all. No fee. Contact: Lisa Eunson, t 01330 822783, or Carole Phelan, t 01224 895033. | Location map | [535]

13 Sat –
27 Sat ‘Sitting at the feet of Jesus’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. An inspirational and refreshing two-week event led by Johannes Facius and designed to take you much deeper into your relationship with God. Contact: Ellel Ministries, t 01466 799102, email bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, web www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [290]

Sat 13 Sep –
Sat 15 Nov ‘Children in conflict’ exhibition, Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen. Eleven paintings by renowned war artist John Keane inspired by a journey to Angola with Christian Aid. More information: www.christ ianaid.org.uk/stoppoverty/conflict/childreninconflict/exhibition.aspx | Location map | [477]

13 Sat
Sep 2008 Doors open day in Aberdeen. Many buildings of interest in Aberdeen City, including some churches, open to the public. Contact: Paul Pillath (Aberdeen City Council), t 01224 522228, paulp@aberdeencity.gov.uk, web www.doorsopendays.org.uk [493]

14 Sun
Sep 2008 Racial Justice Sunday: ‘A banquet for all people’. Resources from: Claire Hurley, t 0207 654 7254, claire.hurley@ctbi.org.uk, www.ctbi.org.uk [538]

18 Thu
Sep 2008 Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3–4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £8 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Margaret Martin, t 01569 764334, or Alison Munt, t 01224 580680. | Location map | [399]

18 Thu
Sep 2008 Saying our prayers – enjoying our inheritance, 7.30-9.30 pm, St Ternan’s Church, High Street, Banchory (opposite Town Hall). This last evening of a series of five is led by Canon John Walker and is about the daily office in the Anglican tradition. No fee. Contact: Lisa Eunson, t 01330 822783, or Carole Phelan, t 01224 895033. | Location map | [536]

20 Sat
Sep 2008 CPAS ‘Growing leaders’ day, 10 am – 4 pm, Montrose Baptist Church, Coronation Way, Borrowfield, Montrose. Come and see how to grow leaders and potential leaders at every level in your church. Presented by the Church Pastoral Aid Society. Cost: £15. Contact: Ceri Hewitt. t 01926 458425, email chewitt@cpas.org.uk, web www.cpas.org.uk/leadership and click on the Growing Leaders link. | Location map | [355]

20 Sat
Sep 2008 Doors open day in Aberdeenshire. Many buildings of interest in Aberdeenshire, including some churches, open to the public. Contact: Sarah Boldwyn (North East Scotland Preservation Trust, c/o Aberdeenshire Council), t 01569 738 289, sarah.boldwyn@aberdeenshire.gov.uk, web www.doorsopendays.org.uk [531]

20 Sat
Sep 2008 City-wide men’s breakfast (interdenominational), 9.30–11.30 am, The Mission, St Machar Drive/Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen. To book, or for further information, contact: Albert McGregor, t 01224 890461, email AlbertMcGregor@hotmail.com, or Brian Wisener, email brian.wisener@churcharmy.net. | Location map | [388]

24 Wed
Sep 2008 Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Fred Coutts, hospital chaplain, t 01224 553316, email Fred.Coutts@arh.grampian.scot.nhs.uk | Location map | [304]

28 Sun
Sep 2008 Back to church Sunday. Reources from Action of Churches Together in Scotland, Inglewood House, Alloa FK10 2HU, t 01259 216980, email ecumenical@acts-scotland.org, web www.acts-scotland.org/events/ [482]

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October 2008

3 Fri –
5 Sun Encounter08, Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. The Souled Out weekend event with speaker Bruce Main. Contact: Souled Out, PO Box 10428, Aberdeen, AB10 6ZW, t 0845 055 8578, email info@souledout.org.uk, web www.souledout.org.uk | Location map | [133]

3 Fri
Oct 2008 Julian meeting, 12.55–2 pm, in Crown Terrace Baptist Church Lounge, Aberdeen, a meeting to foster contemplative prayer. Contact: Helen Kinnersley, t 01224 486346. | Location map | [349]

4 Sat –
11 Sat ‘Ministry in the marketplace’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A course is designed for those who want to see transformation in their business environment as they learn to let God impact their workplace. Contact: Ellel Ministries, t 01466 799102, email bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, web www.ellelministries.org | Location map | [291]

4 Sat
Oct 2008 Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk | Location map | [412]

4 Sat
Oct 2008 Schools Alpha training day, 10 am – 4 pm, Credo Centre, 14–20 John Street, Aberdeen. Schools Alpha is for Chaplains, youth workers, teachers, pupils who want to run Youth Alpha in their local school. It is an initiative involving Alpha Scotland, Association of Christian Teachers in Scotland, CARE for Education, Scripture Union Scotland and YFC. Cost: £12 waged, £3 unwaged. Book online at www.yfc.co.uk/trainingdays. Contact: Sandra Blair (administrator, YFC Scotland) , t 0141 552 5111, m 07817 261242. | Location map | [524]

16 Thu
Oct 2008 Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3–4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £8 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Margaret Martin, t 01569 764334, or Alison Munt, t 01224 580680. | Location map | [400]

19 Sun –
26 Sun One World Week: ‘Growing together’. An annual opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to come together to learn about global justice. Resources from One World Week website: www.oneworldweek.org [540]

25 Sat
Oct 2008 Christian men’s breakfast rally Beach Ballroom, Esplanade, Sea Beach, Aberdeen. Contact: Andy Mackie, t 01224 722478, email: mackiegarmaddie@aol.com | Location map | [455]

29 Wed
Oct 2008 An evening with Charlie Landsborough, 7.30 pm, Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen. Tickets for this event with country singer/songwriter Charlie Landsborough £15, £17 from: Aberdeen Box Office, Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1QS, t 01224 641122, or online at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com. Information at www.charlielandsborough.com | Location map | [537]

31 Fri
Oct 2008 UK Oil and Gas Chaplaincy, annual service of remembrance, 12.30 pm, Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Union Street, Aberdeen. Preacher: Rt Rev David Lunan, Moderator of the Church of Scotland. Contact: Revd Andrew Jolly, t 01224 297532/3 or m 07747 336300, email info@ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com, web www.ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com [377]

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November 2008

1 Sat
Nov 2008 Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk | Location map | [413]

1 Sat
Nov 2008 City-wide men’s breakfast (interdenominational), 9.30–11.30 am, The Mission, St Machar Drive/Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen. To book, or for further information, contact: Albert McGregor, t 01224 890461, email AlbertMcGregor@hotmail.com, or Brian Wisener, email brian.wisener@churcharmy.net. | Location map | [389]

7 Fri
Nov 2008 Julian meeting, 12.55–2 pm, in Crown Terrace Baptist Church Lounge, Aberdeen, a meeting to foster contemplative prayer. Contact: Helen Kinnersley, t 01224 486346. | Location map | [350]

13 Thu
Nov 2008 Ecumenical remembrance service, 7.30 – 9 pm, in Castlegate area, Aberdeen, Contact: Fr Keith Herrera, t 01224 626359, email keithherrera@lineone.net [296]

15 Sat
Nov 2008 ‘Souled out’, 7.30–9.30 pm, Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. A dynamic inter-denominational worship and teaching event. Contact: t 0845 055 8578, email info@souledout.org.uk, web www.souledout.org.uk [200]

16 Sun
Nov 2008 ‘Souled out’ City Praise, in Aberdeen. Contact: t 0845 055 8578, email info@souledout.org.uk, web www.souledout.org.uk | Location map | [331]

20 Thu
Nov 2008 Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3–4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £8 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Margaret Martin, t 01569 764334, or Alison Munt, t 01224 580680. | Location map | [401]

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December 2008

5 Fri
Dec 2008 Julian meeting, 12.55–2 pm, in Crown Terrace Baptist Church Lounge, Aberdeen, a meeting to foster contemplative prayer. Contact: Helen Kinnersley, t 01224 486346. | Location map | [351]

6 Sat
Dec 2008 Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk | Location map | [414]

7 Sun
Dec 2008 ‘Remembering the babies’ annual pre-Christmas service: 10.30 am, quiet service; 11.15 am, family service with children and babies welcome; Hospital Chapel, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen. Organised by the hospital chaplains in association with SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society). Contact: Rev Fred Coutts, hospital chaplains, t 01224 553316, email Fred.Coutts@arh.grampian.scot.nhs.uk [306]

7 Sun
Dec 2008 Carols and candlelight, annual Unicef concert, 4 pm, in Aberdeen, with the Acclamations interdenominational choir. Contact: Jackie Mullinor, t 01224 733373, email acclamations@mullinor.co.uk | Location map | [282]

10 Wed
Dec 2008 Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Fred Coutts, hospital chaplain, t 01224 553316, email Fred.Coutts@arh.grampian.scot.nhs.uk [305]

17 Wed
Dec 2008 Oil and gas industries annual Christmas carol service, 12.30 pm, West Kirk of St Nicholas, Union Street, Aberdeen. Contact: Revd Andrew Jolly, t 01224 297532/3 or 07747 336300, email info@ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com, web www.ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com [379]

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2009

March 2009

6 Fri
Mar 2009 World Day of Prayer. Theme: ‘In Christ, there are many members, yet one body’. Ecumenical services, this year prepared by Christian women of Papua New Guinea, are held by groups of local churches in Aberdeen, throughout Scotland and the world. Contact for Aberdeen: 01224 485064; Scotland: t 0141 776 2432, email morag.hannah.wdp@virgin.net, web www.wdpscotland.org.uk, www.worlddayofprayer.net [468]

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April 2009

12 Sun
Apr 2009 Easter Day [353]

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May 2009

31 Sun
May 2009 Pentecost [354]

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July 2008
4 Fri Jul 2008	‘The Cross and the switchblade’, 7.30 pm, Aberdeen Arts Centre, 33 King Street, Aberdeen. Drama based on the true story of pastor David Wilkerson as he moves from rural Pennsylvania to the gang-lands of inner city New York. Tickets £12 (£10 concessions) from Aberdeen Box Office, t 01224 641122, web www.boxofficeaberdeen.com \| Location map \| [504]
5 Sat – 12 Sat	Prayer and intercession, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. This course draws vital lessons from scripture, Christian history and the extensive personal experience in seeing vision translated into reality and the purposes of God being fulfilled through intercession. Led by Alistair and Marie Petrie. Contact: Ellel Ministries, t 01466 799102, email bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, web www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [288]
5 Sat – 6 Sun	YMCA 150th anniversary, birthday party weekend at YMCA, 52 Skene Terrace, Aberdeen. Sat: 2 pm, visit by Lord Provost; 2.30 pm, 150th anniversary reception and presentation; 5 pm, buffet; 7 pm, ceilidh. Sun: 10.30 am, thanksgiving service. It will be helpful to if numbers attending buffet and ceilidh are notified. Contact: t 01224 643291, info@aberdeenymca.org.uk, www.aberdeenymca.org.uk \| Location map \| [471]
5 Sat Jul 2008	Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk \| Location map \| [409]
6 Sun Jul 2008	Remembrance service marking 20th Anniversary of Piper Alpha tragedy, 2 pm, Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Union Street, Aberdeen, followed at 4 pm by act of remembrance at the Piper Alpha memorial, Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen. Contact: Revd Andrew Jolly, t 01224 297532/3 or 07747 336300, email info@ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com, web www.ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com \| Location map \| [378]
13 Sun Jul 2008	Sea Sunday. Resources from: Revd Robin Underhill, Mission to Seafarers, PO Box 7738, Lockerbie DG11 1WU, t 01236 440132, scotland@mtsmail.org, www.missiontoseafarers.org \| Location map \| [539]
14 Mon Jul 2008	Yvonne Lyon in concert, 7.30 pm, Inverbervie Burgh Hall, Farquhar Street, Inverbervie, Angus, with special guest Miguel Figueroa from Bolivia, in aid of Compassion UK. Miguel Figueroa, previously a ‘Compassion’-sponsored child from Bolivia living in poverty on the streets with his four brothers and sisters, and now a university lecturer, will share the story of his life. Entry free. Websites: ‘Compassion’ www.compassionuk.org; artiste www.myspace.com/yvonnelyonmusic. Contact: Zandra Taylor, t 01561 361488. \| Location map \| [542]
19 Sat – 25 Fri	Clan Gathering 2008, Strathtyrum, St Andrews, Fife. A week for all the family with worship, teaching and the ministry of Jesus in the Father’s love and Holy Spirit’s power. Speakers include Mike Breen, Don Williams, Elaine Storkey and Kenny Borthwick; worship led by Brian Doerksen and David Ross. Organisers: New Wine Scotland. Contact: t 01771 637962, email clan@new-wine-scotland.org, web www.new-wine-scotland.org [293]
19 Sat Jul 2008	‘Healing through the power of forgiveness’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A free teaching day with Frida Gashumba, survivor of the Rwandan genocide and Jill Southern (Director of Ellel Ministries Pierrepont). Contact: Ellel Ministries, t 01466 799102, email bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, web www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [511]
Tue 29 Jul – Sat 2 Aug	Imagine Scotland, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire. Four-day youth festival at Thainstone, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, with worship, teaching, seminars and workshops. Cost: £63 if paid by 4 July, £70 thereafter. Group discounts available. Contact: Imagine Scotland, 16 Mavis Bank, Newburgh, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 6FB, t 01358 789122, email info@imaginescotland.co.uk, web www.imaginescotland.co.uk \| Location map \| [352]

August 2008
2 Sat – 8 Fri	‘Keswick in Buckie’, Bible teaching convention and exhibition, in Buckie North Church, Cluny Square, Buckie. Speakers: Steve Brady, David Carmichael and Jonathan Stephen. Contact: Graeme Gerrard, t 01542 831124, email graeme_gerrard@hotmail.com [450]
2 Sat Aug 2008	Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk \| Location map \| [410]
16 Sat Aug 2008	‘Prom Praise’, 7.30 pm, Beach Ballroom, Esplanade, Sea Beach, Aberdeen. A mix of music, word and worship, with the All Souls Orchestra from All Souls Church, Langham Place, London, blending sacred and concert music from popular orchestral classics to some favourite hymns and worship songs. Tickets £14 – £16 with under-15s half price, from Aberdeen Box Office, Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1QS, t 01224 641122, or online at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com. All Souls Orchestra website: www.allsoulsorchestra.org. Free tickets with block bookings of 10+. Contact: Donald MacKenzie, m 07725 961022, lovatbrae@msn.com, or Jim McNair, t 0141 956 3230, jim_mcnair@btinternet.com \| Location map \| [469]
21 Thu Aug 2008	Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3–4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £8 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Margaret Martin, t 01569 764334, or Alison Munt, t 01224 580680. \| Location map \| [398]
21 Thu Aug 2008	The Lord’s prayer and the spirituality of Jesus, 7.30-9.30 pm, St Ternan’s Church, High Street, Banchory (opposite Town Hall), led by Richard Murray. First of a series of five evenings on prayer; come to one or all. No fee. Contact: Lisa Eunson, t 01330 822783, or Carole Phelan, t 01224 895033. \| Location map \| [532]
28 Thu Aug 2008	Silent prayer, 7.30-9.30 pm, St Ternan’s Church, High Street, Banchory (opposite Town Hall), led by Sister Mary Donnelly. Second of a series of five evenings on prayer; come to one or all. No fee. Contact: Lisa Eunson, t 01330 822783, or Carole Phelan, t 01224 895033. \| Location map \| [533]
Sat 30 Aug – Sat 6 Sep	‘Bridge from the head to the heart’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A mix of inspirational teaching and creativity workshops to bring healing to those who know the love of God in their head but long for it to reach the depths of their heart. Contact: Ellel Ministries, t 01466 799102, email bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, web www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [289]
30 Sat Aug 2008	Annual healing conference, 9.30 am – 3 pm, Dalvenie Resource Centre, Raemoir Road, Dalvenie Lane, Banchory. Organised by North East Christian Healing Group with guest speakers Steven and Helen Anderson from Healing Rooms – Scotland. All welcome; lunch provided. To register, contact Mrs Sheila Waugh, t 01330 823159. Healing Rooms Scotland website: www.healingrooms-scotland.com \| Location map \| [541]
31 Sun Aug 2008	‘Back to school with God’ Sunday. An opportunity for churches to hold a special service to affirm support for the young people and school staff in their local community, and to pray that they will see God at work in their schools. Resources from: Scripture Union Scotland website, www.suscotland.org.uk/prayer. Contact: t 0141 352 7632, email schoolsprayernetwork@suscotland.org.uk. [520]

September 2008
4 Thu Sep 2008	Intercessions, 7.30-9.30 pm, St Ternan’s Church, High Street, Banchory (opposite Town Hall), led by Carole Phelan. Third of a series of five evenings on prayer; come to one or all. No fee. Contact: Lisa Eunson, t 01330 822783, or Carole Phelan, t 01224 895033. \| Location map \| [534]
5 Fri Sep 2008	Julian meeting, 12.55–2 pm, in Crown Terrace Baptist Church Lounge, Aberdeen, a meeting to foster contemplative prayer. Contact: Helen Kinnersley, t 01224 486346. \| Location map \| [348]
6 Sat Sep 2008	Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk \| Location map \| [411]
8 Mon Sep 2008	‘Awakening UK’, 7–10 pm, Elphinstone Hall, King’s College, Aberdeen, with guest speakers Tim and Beverly LaHaye and worship led by Kingsway’s Andrew Mitchell. Tickets £15. Book online at www.awakeninguk.co.uk. Discounts available for 12+ tickets, email jill@brandedmanagement.com, t 01875 859081. \| Location map \| [480]
11 Thu Sep 2008	Healing prayer, 7.30-9.30 pm, St Ternan’s Church, High Street, Banchory (opposite Town Hall), led by Rt Revd Dr Bob Gillies. Fourth of a series of five evenings on prayer; come to one or all. No fee. Contact: Lisa Eunson, t 01330 822783, or Carole Phelan, t 01224 895033. \| Location map \| [535]
13 Sat – 27 Sat	‘Sitting at the feet of Jesus’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. An inspirational and refreshing two-week event led by Johannes Facius and designed to take you much deeper into your relationship with God. Contact: Ellel Ministries, t 01466 799102, email bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, web www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [290]
Sat 13 Sep – Sat 15 Nov	‘Children in conflict’ exhibition, Art Gallery, Schoolhill, Aberdeen. Eleven paintings by renowned war artist John Keane inspired by a journey to Angola with Christian Aid. More information: www.christ ianaid.org.uk/stoppoverty/conflict/childreninconflict/exhibition.aspx \| Location map \| [477]
13 Sat Sep 2008	Doors open day in Aberdeen. Many buildings of interest in Aberdeen City, including some churches, open to the public. Contact: Paul Pillath (Aberdeen City Council), t 01224 522228, paulp@aberdeencity.gov.uk, web www.doorsopendays.org.uk [493]
14 Sun Sep 2008	Racial Justice Sunday: ‘A banquet for all people’. Resources from: Claire Hurley, t 0207 654 7254, claire.hurley@ctbi.org.uk, www.ctbi.org.uk [538]
18 Thu Sep 2008	Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3–4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £8 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Margaret Martin, t 01569 764334, or Alison Munt, t 01224 580680. \| Location map \| [399]
18 Thu Sep 2008	Saying our prayers – enjoying our inheritance, 7.30-9.30 pm, St Ternan’s Church, High Street, Banchory (opposite Town Hall). This last evening of a series of five is led by Canon John Walker and is about the daily office in the Anglican tradition. No fee. Contact: Lisa Eunson, t 01330 822783, or Carole Phelan, t 01224 895033. \| Location map \| [536]
20 Sat Sep 2008	CPAS ‘Growing leaders’ day, 10 am – 4 pm, Montrose Baptist Church, Coronation Way, Borrowfield, Montrose. Come and see how to grow leaders and potential leaders at every level in your church. Presented by the Church Pastoral Aid Society. Cost: £15. Contact: Ceri Hewitt. t 01926 458425, email chewitt@cpas.org.uk, web www.cpas.org.uk/leadership and click on the Growing Leaders link. \| Location map \| [355]
20 Sat Sep 2008	Doors open day in Aberdeenshire. Many buildings of interest in Aberdeenshire, including some churches, open to the public. Contact: Sarah Boldwyn (North East Scotland Preservation Trust, c/o Aberdeenshire Council), t 01569 738 289, sarah.boldwyn@aberdeenshire.gov.uk, web www.doorsopendays.org.uk [531]
20 Sat Sep 2008	City-wide men’s breakfast (interdenominational), 9.30–11.30 am, The Mission, St Machar Drive/Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen. To book, or for further information, contact: Albert McGregor, t 01224 890461, email AlbertMcGregor@hotmail.com, or Brian Wisener, email brian.wisener@churcharmy.net. \| Location map \| [388]
24 Wed Sep 2008	Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Fred Coutts, hospital chaplain, t 01224 553316, email Fred.Coutts@arh.grampian.scot.nhs.uk \| Location map \| [304]
28 Sun Sep 2008	Back to church Sunday. Reources from Action of Churches Together in Scotland, Inglewood House, Alloa FK10 2HU, t 01259 216980, email ecumenical@acts-scotland.org, web www.acts-scotland.org/events/ [482]

October 2008
3 Fri – 5 Sun	Encounter08, Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. The Souled Out weekend event with speaker Bruce Main. Contact: Souled Out, PO Box 10428, Aberdeen, AB10 6ZW, t 0845 055 8578, email info@souledout.org.uk, web www.souledout.org.uk \| Location map \| [133]
3 Fri Oct 2008	Julian meeting, 12.55–2 pm, in Crown Terrace Baptist Church Lounge, Aberdeen, a meeting to foster contemplative prayer. Contact: Helen Kinnersley, t 01224 486346. \| Location map \| [349]
4 Sat – 11 Sat	‘Ministry in the marketplace’, Ellel Scotland, Blairmore House, Glass, Huntly. A course is designed for those who want to see transformation in their business environment as they learn to let God impact their workplace. Contact: Ellel Ministries, t 01466 799102, email bookings@scotland.ellel.org.uk, web www.ellelministries.org \| Location map \| [291]
4 Sat Oct 2008	Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk \| Location map \| [412]
4 Sat Oct 2008	Schools Alpha training day, 10 am – 4 pm, Credo Centre, 14–20 John Street, Aberdeen. Schools Alpha is for Chaplains, youth workers, teachers, pupils who want to run Youth Alpha in their local school. It is an initiative involving Alpha Scotland, Association of Christian Teachers in Scotland, CARE for Education, Scripture Union Scotland and YFC. Cost: £12 waged, £3 unwaged. Book online at www.yfc.co.uk/trainingdays. Contact: Sandra Blair (administrator, YFC Scotland) , t 0141 552 5111, m 07817 261242. \| Location map \| [524]
16 Thu Oct 2008	Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3–4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £8 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Margaret Martin, t 01569 764334, or Alison Munt, t 01224 580680. \| Location map \| [400]
19 Sun – 26 Sun	One World Week: ‘Growing together’. An annual opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to come together to learn about global justice. Resources from One World Week website: www.oneworldweek.org [540]
25 Sat Oct 2008	Christian men’s breakfast rally Beach Ballroom, Esplanade, Sea Beach, Aberdeen. Contact: Andy Mackie, t 01224 722478, email: mackiegarmaddie@aol.com \| Location map \| [455]
29 Wed Oct 2008	An evening with Charlie Landsborough, 7.30 pm, Music Hall, Union Street, Aberdeen. Tickets for this event with country singer/songwriter Charlie Landsborough £15, £17 from: Aberdeen Box Office, Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1QS, t 01224 641122, or online at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com. Information at www.charlielandsborough.com \| Location map \| [537]
31 Fri Oct 2008	UK Oil and Gas Chaplaincy, annual service of remembrance, 12.30 pm, Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting, Union Street, Aberdeen. Preacher: Rt Rev David Lunan, Moderator of the Church of Scotland. Contact: Revd Andrew Jolly, t 01224 297532/3 or m 07747 336300, email info@ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com, web www.ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com [377]

November 2008
1 Sat Nov 2008	Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk \| Location map \| [413]
1 Sat Nov 2008	City-wide men’s breakfast (interdenominational), 9.30–11.30 am, The Mission, St Machar Drive/Dunbar Street, Old Aberdeen. To book, or for further information, contact: Albert McGregor, t 01224 890461, email AlbertMcGregor@hotmail.com, or Brian Wisener, email brian.wisener@churcharmy.net. \| Location map \| [389]
7 Fri Nov 2008	Julian meeting, 12.55–2 pm, in Crown Terrace Baptist Church Lounge, Aberdeen, a meeting to foster contemplative prayer. Contact: Helen Kinnersley, t 01224 486346. \| Location map \| [350]
13 Thu Nov 2008	Ecumenical remembrance service, 7.30 – 9 pm, in Castlegate area, Aberdeen, Contact: Fr Keith Herrera, t 01224 626359, email keithherrera@lineone.net [296]
15 Sat Nov 2008	‘Souled out’, 7.30–9.30 pm, Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. A dynamic inter-denominational worship and teaching event. Contact: t 0845 055 8578, email info@souledout.org.uk, web www.souledout.org.uk [200]
16 Sun Nov 2008	‘Souled out’ City Praise, in Aberdeen. Contact: t 0845 055 8578, email info@souledout.org.uk, web www.souledout.org.uk \| Location map \| [331]
20 Thu Nov 2008	Aglow International dinner, 6.45 for 7 pm, Inn at the Park Hotel, 3–4 Deemount Terrace, Aberdeen. Aglow International is an interdenominational women’s organisation. Cost £8 for one course meal and tea/coffee. Booking by Tuesday evening before to Margaret Martin, t 01569 764334, or Alison Munt, t 01224 580680. \| Location map \| [401]

December 2008
5 Fri Dec 2008	Julian meeting, 12.55–2 pm, in Crown Terrace Baptist Church Lounge, Aberdeen, a meeting to foster contemplative prayer. Contact: Helen Kinnersley, t 01224 486346. \| Location map \| [351]
6 Sat Dec 2008	Ellon interdenominational men’s prayer breakfast, 7.30–9 am, church hall, St Mary-on-the-Rock, South Road, Ellon. Continental style breakfast £1 followed by praise, brief reflection and time of prayer. All men (Christian and non-Christian) welcome. Contact: Angus Begg, t 01651 842934, email angusandsue@tiscali.co.uk \| Location map \| [414]
7 Sun Dec 2008	‘Remembering the babies’ annual pre-Christmas service: 10.30 am, quiet service; 11.15 am, family service with children and babies welcome; Hospital Chapel, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen. Organised by the hospital chaplains in association with SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society). Contact: Rev Fred Coutts, hospital chaplains, t 01224 553316, email Fred.Coutts@arh.grampian.scot.nhs.uk [306]
7 Sun Dec 2008	Carols and candlelight, annual Unicef concert, 4 pm, in Aberdeen, with the Acclamations interdenominational choir. Contact: Jackie Mullinor, t 01224 733373, email acclamations@mullinor.co.uk \| Location map \| [282]
10 Wed Dec 2008	Quarterly memorial service for early miscarried babies, 10.50 am, East Chapel, Aberdeen Crematorium, Kingswells, Aberdeen. Contact: Rev Fred Coutts, hospital chaplain, t 01224 553316, email Fred.Coutts@arh.grampian.scot.nhs.uk [305]
17 Wed Dec 2008	Oil and gas industries annual Christmas carol service, 12.30 pm, West Kirk of St Nicholas, Union Street, Aberdeen. Contact: Revd Andrew Jolly, t 01224 297532/3 or 07747 336300, email info@ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com, web www.ukoilandgaschaplaincy.com [379]