Training Courses/ Workshops
Courses delivered by the Minister:
| Course | Description | Modules | Last given here | Next given here | Contact |
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| Church membership | For those who are interested in finding out about the Christian Faith & the meaning of Church membership. Also for those who wish to enquire without committing themselves to making an affirmation of Faith. Church members could use these classes as a 'Refresher'. | ? | 2011 | 2014? | Minister |
| Bible Study | Bible study session held mid-week, during the day, at the Church Centre | ? | 2010 | 2014/15? | Minister |
Courses delivered by Elders/ Members of the Congregation:
| Course | Description | Modules | Last given here | Next given here | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | An opportunity to explore the Christian faith in a relaxed setting over ten thought-provoking weekly sessions, with a day or weekend away | 10 x 90 min | Spring 2012 | 2014? | Doug Boyd |
| A Life Worth Living | The official follow-up to Alpha. Based on passages from Philippians | 9 x 90 min | Spring 2012 | 2014? | Doug Boyd |
| Youth Alpha | Alpha for teenagers | 10 x 40 min | 2011/12 | 2015? | Doug Boyd |
| Elder Training | For new Elders | 1 | 2010 | ? | Maureen Simpson |
Courses/ Workshops delivered by Presbytery Trainers:
| Course | Description | Modules | Last given | Next given | Contact |
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| Faithsharing | The three workshops to encourage & inspire you to share your faith with others. | 3 x 90 min | Feb/March 2014 | ? | Education Committee Convenor |
| Pastoral Care | For all those visiting & caring for the sick, the bereaved, the confused elderly & the lapsed. A chance to develop listening caring and support skills. | 4 x 90 min | Spring 2013 (2 modules) | ? | Education Committee Convenor |
| Safeguarding | Helping attendees to understand their responsibilities in the protection of children and vulnerable adults. | 1 x 3hr | Nov 2013 | ? | Eunice McConnach |
| Skills & Gifts | Helping attendees to understand & explore their skills and gifts. | 90 min | Nov 2013 | ? | Education Committee Convenor |
| Exploring Eldership | Asking the question ‘Why Me?’ & exploring the role of Elder as Leader and Elder as Pastor. | 1 x 90 min | Not yet given | ? | Education Committee Convenor |
| Eldership Today | Considering the role of the Elder & the spiritual nature of this office in the Church. | 1 x 90 min | April 2014 | ? | Education Committee Convenor |
| Eldership Tomorrow | Looking at the development of the Elder in leadership, faith sharing & leading worship. | 1 x 90 min | Not yet given | ? | Education Committee Convenor |
| Team Building (a Kirk Session) | Exploring skills & Gifts & effective listening. | 2 x 90 min | April 2014 | ? | Education Committee Convenor |
| Prayer | Exploring personal prayer, praying with others or developing prayer in your Congregation. | 3 x 90 min | Not yet given | ? | Education Committee Convenor |
Note that Presbytery delivered courses/ workshops are put on in many Church of Scotland Churches in the area. These are often open to members from other congregations. So if there is one of these courses/ workshops that you would like to attend but isn’t scheduled in the near future at Rubislaw, talk to the 'Contact' above.
Dave Whitcombe, Education Committee Convenor
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Rubislaw Church: Growing together, sharing God's love, building faith, bringing hope.
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Rubislaw Parish Church of Scotland, Scottish Charity No. SC015841
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