What's on at Rubislaw
BECOMING PART OF THE CONGREGATION
Just come along and worship with others. You may already have a church background. You may not. All are welcome and you will find the congregation you are coming into, very friendly and helpful.
If you wish to make your Profession of Faith and 'join the church' you may wish to consider:
ALPHA COURSE
Rubislaw Church will shortly be running an Alpha Course. Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away.
Click here for more details.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP CLASSES
Courses are held each year for those who are interested in finding out about the Christian Faith and the meaning of Church membership. As the course progresses, participants are invited to consider becoming full 'communicant' members of the Church by making a profession of faith and taking vows at a special Service of Confirmation.
The classes also welcome those who wish to enquire about the Christian Faith without committing themselves to making an affirmation of Faith. Church members are welcome to use these classes as a 'Refresher' Course on membership.
CERTIFICATES OF TRANSFERENCE
When a person or family wishes to join Rubislaw Church from another congregation, they should, if members of the Church of Scotland, give their Certificates of Transference (or 'Lines') to the minister. They should write to the Session Clerk or Roll Keeper of their previous Church to obtain these. Members of branches of the Christian Church other than the Church of Scotland are always welcome to join our congregation.
If members have to leave Rubislaw for any reason, they are advised to contact the Minister or Roll Keeper so that Certificates of Transference can be prepared for them before they leave.
CHRISTIAN GIVING
All members of the congregation are encouraged to share in the life of the Church through their giving. The stewardship of the Church's income is directed by the Congregational Board under the guidance of the Finance Committee. Our Congregational Treasurer is Alan Sinclair.
Church Giving at Rubislaw Church is reviewed annually and all members are invited to attend the Annual Business Meeting of Church and Centre in church on Sunday 20 March 2011.
CHURCH FLOWERS
Flowers are placed in the Church every week. After the services they are taken to the sick, housebound or bereaved to tell them of the love and prayers of the Church. Every member is given the opportunity to place flowers in Church. The Flower List is on the wall in the vestibule at the side door of the church, and Olive would greatly appreciate if more members could sign up from September onwards to do flowers on a date chosen by themselves. There is also a FLOWER FUND for those who wish to make a donation towards the cost of a day's flowers.
YEAR BOOK
A Year Book, giving full details of all aspects of the life of Rubislaw Church is published every September. Copies are available from the Church Office, at the Church Centre
CHURCH WEBSITE www.rubislawchurch.org.uk
You are hopefully enjoying our website now!
OUTLOOK
Outlook is Rubislaw’s quarterly magazine, produced in March, June, September and December. It is delivered free to each home, but donations towards it are always welcome along with income from advertising. The magazine gives a regular update of Church activities and provides an opportunity for organisations and members of the congregation to share their news and views and to give notice of forthcoming events. You can receive a copy of Outlook by request from the Church Office - 01224 645477 rubislaw.church@virgin.net
LIFE AND WORK
The independently edited monthly colour magazine of the Church of Scotland presents unique viewpoints on contemporary issues. Its contributors include Scotland’s church, media, show business, literary and political personalities. Entertaining thought provoking and controversial, Life and Work reaches the parts other magazines fail to reach! You can subscribe by placing an order with the Church Secretary. You can buy a single issue from the Church Centre.
TRANSPORT TO AND FROM CHURCH SERVICES
If you require transport to allow you to attend Church Services or if you can help by providing this service for others, to request this service or to be a driver, contact 645477 or rubislaw.church@virgin.net
SUNDAY COFFEES AND SNACK LUNCHES
Every Sunday following the morning services, coffee, tea and soft drinks are served in the Lawrence Lounge of the Church Centre and on the first Sunday of the month (except June/July/August) a snack lunch is provided after the 10.30 am service. Members and visitors are encouraged to come along to these times of fellowship.
BIBLE STUDY, FELLOWSHIP AND PRAYER
In the account of life in the first Christian congregation in the Acts of the Apostles Ch.2 v 42 we read about certain things that were basic to the life of the Church then and still are today: worship, learning, prayer, sharing in the Lord's Supper and caring for one another. This is still the true pattern of congregational life in the Church and when this life is shared, then the work and witness of the Church flourish. All of these things are catered for in Sunday morning worship and our programme of Christian education, fellowship and prayer.
PRAYING TOGETHER
From September to June there is an opportunity to meet once a month on the third Wednesday afternoon, at 2.10pm, for Bible Study and Prayer in the Quiet Room of the Church Centre.
PRAY NOW
A daily prayer guide, published by the Church of Scotland and with Scripture Union Bible reading notes, is on sale at the Church or from the Centre Manager in the Church Centre.
HOUSEGROUPS
House Groups meet on a fortnightly basis. This has been a growth area in our church life. We now meet Tuesdays and Thursdays in members’ homes usually in the evenings at 7.30. We would be happy to add to the number of groups either during the day or the evenings when the demand arises. House Groups provide an excellent opportunity for learning and fellowship together in a relaxed and informal setting. A very warm welcome is extended to anyone interested.
QUIET ROOM
There is a comfortable Quiet Room in the Church Centre for use at all times when the Centre is open. The Quiet Room can be used for private prayer and has a small reference library and tape/CD playing facility and the recording of the current Sunday Service may be listened to at any time during the following week.
RUBISLAW REFERENCE LIBRARY
This library is housed in the Quiet Room and has been formed to help Christians and organisations linked to our Church to learn more about their Faith, acting as a source of reference and education. It is intended that it will be composed in the main of the more comprehensive works which individuals may not wish to purchase for themselves. In addition to books the library contains back copies of "Outlook" and "Life and Work".
'SPECIAL EVENTS' ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
During Session 2010-2011 we plan to offer an Autumn and Spring programme of Adult Christian Education. Details will be publicised in the weekly Order of Service.
ALPHA at Rubislaw starts Tuesday 17th January with welcome Supper at 7.30 pm.
Register via:
rubislaw.church@virgin.netFrom January 2012 we will be running an Alpha Course.
THE GUILD
"The Guild is a movement within the Church of Scotland which invites and encourages members to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and enables them to express their faith in worship, prayer and action."
The Guild is open to men and women. Meetings are held in the Centre usually on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from October to May, either at 2.15 pm or 7.30 pm.
LUNCHLINK
For ‘Senior Citizens’ meets on the second Thursday, September – April in the Raven Room at the Church Centre from 12.45 - 2.45 pm. A snack lunch is provided. There is no age limit and our time spent together is for fellowship and fun. Additional helpers and drivers always welcome.
MONDAY LUNCHES
Each Monday (apart from holidays) from 7 September, a substantial snack lunch is served in the Raven Room. This is open to all in the community and a warm welcome will be received.
BADMINTON
An adult badminton club meets in Rubislaw Church Hall (Fountainhall Road) on Tuesdays 7.30 – 10.00 pm, from September to March. All levels of player welcome.
RUBISLAW LADS CLUB
An informal Gentlemen’s coffee group meet every second Wednesday at 10.30 am in the Church Centre. No agenda, just an opportunity, for those with time, to put the world to rights or any other lesser subjects! All men welcome.
INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
The club meets in the church hall from September to May - on Monday and Thursday afternoons 1.45 – 3.45 pm and Friday evenings 7.00 – 9.00 pm. New members always welcome.
HILL-WALKING
Walks are arranged monthly on Saturdays throughout the year. A weekend could be arranged if there is sufficient interest. New members are always welcome.
ANNIE’S SEWING GROUP
Every Wednesday from September to June from 10.00 – 12 noon ladies meet together to work at their patchwork, dressmaking, etc. in the bright, spacious Raven Room. A warm welcome to all. .
ITALIAN GROUP
The group meets in the Raven Room of the Church Centre from August – June.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The Rubislaw group of this fellowship meets every Tuesday throughout the year at 7.30 pm in Room 3 of the Church Centre. Contact Kevin 709471
DRAGONGATE THEATRE CO
A group of performers, both able bodied and with a physical disability, who create, build and perform using puppets and in black light, in Room 3 of the Church Centre on Thursday afternoons from 1.30 pm. New Members always welcome.
CHRISTIAN AID
Rubislaw Church has been allocated a district which includes our own Parish for the annual Christian Aid Week. We are grateful to all who support this very worthwhile cause, and always looking for volunteer collectors.
TRAIDCRAFT
Rubislaw Church supports Fairtrade by running a stall selling Traidcraft foods and snacks. The stall is available in the Centre after worship on the last Sunday of each month. In addition, we sell Christmas cards and gifts.
HOSPITAL ESCORT SERVICE
This service at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is provided by Rubislaw Church on several Sundays throughout the year when patients are escorted from the wards in Foresterhill to the hospital chapel. The time involved is 8.45 - 10.15 am.
ORGAN DONOR CARDS
“I would like someone to live after my death” - cards are available from the Centre office.
MAGAZINES for HOSPITALS
Donations to Church Centre office.
Just come along and worship with others. You may already have a church background. You may not. All are welcome and you will find the congregation you are coming into, very friendly and helpful.
If you wish to make your Profession of Faith and 'join the church' you may wish to consider:
ALPHA COURSE
Rubislaw Church will shortly be running an Alpha Course. Alpha is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away.
Click here for more details.
CHURCH MEMBERSHIP CLASSES
Courses are held each year for those who are interested in finding out about the Christian Faith and the meaning of Church membership. As the course progresses, participants are invited to consider becoming full 'communicant' members of the Church by making a profession of faith and taking vows at a special Service of Confirmation.
The classes also welcome those who wish to enquire about the Christian Faith without committing themselves to making an affirmation of Faith. Church members are welcome to use these classes as a 'Refresher' Course on membership.
CERTIFICATES OF TRANSFERENCE
When a person or family wishes to join Rubislaw Church from another congregation, they should, if members of the Church of Scotland, give their Certificates of Transference (or 'Lines') to the minister. They should write to the Session Clerk or Roll Keeper of their previous Church to obtain these. Members of branches of the Christian Church other than the Church of Scotland are always welcome to join our congregation.
If members have to leave Rubislaw for any reason, they are advised to contact the Minister or Roll Keeper so that Certificates of Transference can be prepared for them before they leave.
CHRISTIAN GIVING
All members of the congregation are encouraged to share in the life of the Church through their giving. The stewardship of the Church's income is directed by the Congregational Board under the guidance of the Finance Committee. Our Congregational Treasurer is Alan Sinclair.
Church Giving at Rubislaw Church is reviewed annually and all members are invited to attend the Annual Business Meeting of Church and Centre in church on Sunday 20 March 2011.
CHURCH FLOWERS
Flowers are placed in the Church every week. After the services they are taken to the sick, housebound or bereaved to tell them of the love and prayers of the Church. Every member is given the opportunity to place flowers in Church. The Flower List is on the wall in the vestibule at the side door of the church, and Olive would greatly appreciate if more members could sign up from September onwards to do flowers on a date chosen by themselves. There is also a FLOWER FUND for those who wish to make a donation towards the cost of a day's flowers.
YEAR BOOK
A Year Book, giving full details of all aspects of the life of Rubislaw Church is published every September. Copies are available from the Church Office, at the Church Centre
CHURCH WEBSITE www.rubislawchurch.org.uk
You are hopefully enjoying our website now!
OUTLOOK
Outlook is Rubislaw’s quarterly magazine, produced in March, June, September and December. It is delivered free to each home, but donations towards it are always welcome along with income from advertising. The magazine gives a regular update of Church activities and provides an opportunity for organisations and members of the congregation to share their news and views and to give notice of forthcoming events. You can receive a copy of Outlook by request from the Church Office - 01224 645477 rubislaw.church@virgin.net
LIFE AND WORK
The independently edited monthly colour magazine of the Church of Scotland presents unique viewpoints on contemporary issues. Its contributors include Scotland’s church, media, show business, literary and political personalities. Entertaining thought provoking and controversial, Life and Work reaches the parts other magazines fail to reach! You can subscribe by placing an order with the Church Secretary. You can buy a single issue from the Church Centre.
TRANSPORT TO AND FROM CHURCH SERVICES
If you require transport to allow you to attend Church Services or if you can help by providing this service for others, to request this service or to be a driver, contact 645477 or rubislaw.church@virgin.net
SUNDAY COFFEES AND SNACK LUNCHES
Every Sunday following the morning services, coffee, tea and soft drinks are served in the Lawrence Lounge of the Church Centre and on the first Sunday of the month (except June/July/August) a snack lunch is provided after the 10.30 am service. Members and visitors are encouraged to come along to these times of fellowship.
BIBLE STUDY, FELLOWSHIP AND PRAYER
In the account of life in the first Christian congregation in the Acts of the Apostles Ch.2 v 42 we read about certain things that were basic to the life of the Church then and still are today: worship, learning, prayer, sharing in the Lord's Supper and caring for one another. This is still the true pattern of congregational life in the Church and when this life is shared, then the work and witness of the Church flourish. All of these things are catered for in Sunday morning worship and our programme of Christian education, fellowship and prayer.
PRAYING TOGETHER
From September to June there is an opportunity to meet once a month on the third Wednesday afternoon, at 2.10pm, for Bible Study and Prayer in the Quiet Room of the Church Centre.
PRAY NOW
A daily prayer guide, published by the Church of Scotland and with Scripture Union Bible reading notes, is on sale at the Church or from the Centre Manager in the Church Centre.
HOUSEGROUPS
House Groups meet on a fortnightly basis. This has been a growth area in our church life. We now meet Tuesdays and Thursdays in members’ homes usually in the evenings at 7.30. We would be happy to add to the number of groups either during the day or the evenings when the demand arises. House Groups provide an excellent opportunity for learning and fellowship together in a relaxed and informal setting. A very warm welcome is extended to anyone interested.
QUIET ROOM
There is a comfortable Quiet Room in the Church Centre for use at all times when the Centre is open. The Quiet Room can be used for private prayer and has a small reference library and tape/CD playing facility and the recording of the current Sunday Service may be listened to at any time during the following week.
RUBISLAW REFERENCE LIBRARY
This library is housed in the Quiet Room and has been formed to help Christians and organisations linked to our Church to learn more about their Faith, acting as a source of reference and education. It is intended that it will be composed in the main of the more comprehensive works which individuals may not wish to purchase for themselves. In addition to books the library contains back copies of "Outlook" and "Life and Work".
'SPECIAL EVENTS' ADULT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
During Session 2010-2011 we plan to offer an Autumn and Spring programme of Adult Christian Education. Details will be publicised in the weekly Order of Service.
ALPHA at Rubislaw starts Tuesday 17th January with welcome Supper at 7.30 pm.
Register via:
rubislaw.church@virgin.netFrom January 2012 we will be running an Alpha Course.
THE GUILD
"The Guild is a movement within the Church of Scotland which invites and encourages members to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and enables them to express their faith in worship, prayer and action."
The Guild is open to men and women. Meetings are held in the Centre usually on the second and fourth Mondays of each month from October to May, either at 2.15 pm or 7.30 pm.
LUNCHLINK
For ‘Senior Citizens’ meets on the second Thursday, September – April in the Raven Room at the Church Centre from 12.45 - 2.45 pm. A snack lunch is provided. There is no age limit and our time spent together is for fellowship and fun. Additional helpers and drivers always welcome.
MONDAY LUNCHES
Each Monday (apart from holidays) from 7 September, a substantial snack lunch is served in the Raven Room. This is open to all in the community and a warm welcome will be received.
BADMINTON
An adult badminton club meets in Rubislaw Church Hall (Fountainhall Road) on Tuesdays 7.30 – 10.00 pm, from September to March. All levels of player welcome.
RUBISLAW LADS CLUB
An informal Gentlemen’s coffee group meet every second Wednesday at 10.30 am in the Church Centre. No agenda, just an opportunity, for those with time, to put the world to rights or any other lesser subjects! All men welcome.
INDOOR BOWLING CLUB
The club meets in the church hall from September to May - on Monday and Thursday afternoons 1.45 – 3.45 pm and Friday evenings 7.00 – 9.00 pm. New members always welcome.
HILL-WALKING
Walks are arranged monthly on Saturdays throughout the year. A weekend could be arranged if there is sufficient interest. New members are always welcome.
ANNIE’S SEWING GROUP
Every Wednesday from September to June from 10.00 – 12 noon ladies meet together to work at their patchwork, dressmaking, etc. in the bright, spacious Raven Room. A warm welcome to all. .
ITALIAN GROUP
The group meets in the Raven Room of the Church Centre from August – June.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The Rubislaw group of this fellowship meets every Tuesday throughout the year at 7.30 pm in Room 3 of the Church Centre. Contact Kevin 709471
DRAGONGATE THEATRE CO
A group of performers, both able bodied and with a physical disability, who create, build and perform using puppets and in black light, in Room 3 of the Church Centre on Thursday afternoons from 1.30 pm. New Members always welcome.
CHRISTIAN AID
Rubislaw Church has been allocated a district which includes our own Parish for the annual Christian Aid Week. We are grateful to all who support this very worthwhile cause, and always looking for volunteer collectors.
TRAIDCRAFT
Rubislaw Church supports Fairtrade by running a stall selling Traidcraft foods and snacks. The stall is available in the Centre after worship on the last Sunday of each month. In addition, we sell Christmas cards and gifts.
HOSPITAL ESCORT SERVICE
This service at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary is provided by Rubislaw Church on several Sundays throughout the year when patients are escorted from the wards in Foresterhill to the hospital chapel. The time involved is 8.45 - 10.15 am.
ORGAN DONOR CARDS
“I would like someone to live after my death” - cards are available from the Centre office.
MAGAZINES for HOSPITALS
Donations to Church Centre office.
