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Training Courses/ Workshops

Courses delivered by the Minister:

Course Description Modules Last given here Next given here Contact
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
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

Rubislaw Church:  Growing together, sharing God's love, building faith, bringing hope.
Rubislaw Parish Church of Scotland, Scottish Charity No.  SC015841