{"id":477,"date":"2015-05-21T16:37:24","date_gmt":"2015-05-21T15:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stcongansturriff.aodiocese.org.uk\/?p=477"},"modified":"2015-05-21T17:03:55","modified_gmt":"2015-05-21T16:03:55","slug":"gift-day-for-st-congans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/stcongansturriff.aodiocese.org.uk\/?p=477","title":{"rendered":"Gift Day for St Congan’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

St Congan\u2019s Scottish Episcopal Church,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

GIFT DAY, Whit Sunday 24th<\/sup> May 2015<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

To: Members and all friends of St Congan’s Church Turriff<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

There have been a number of exciting developments recently in the life of St. Congan’s, and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continuing support of the ministry of St Congan\u2019s Scottish Episcopal Church in Turriff. The encouragement of the community in the work of St Congan\u2019s has been very heartening.<\/p>\n

We have hosted this year\u2019s \u2018Thinking Day Service\u2019 which was well attended by Turriff\u2019s youth organisations; and we have also hosted the \u2018World Day of Prayer\u2019 and the \u2018Christian Aid\u2019 services, securing welcome donations to support both organisations, after which those attending enjoyed tea\/coffee, home bakes and fellowship. We support the Turriff food bank, and we also share the use of the church building with the local Polish Roman Catholic Church community, who hold a weekly service at St Congan’s on Sunday evenings.<\/p>\n

Our plans for the re-ordering of the back of the church, which include a new ramp and entrance to improve accessibility, an enlarged social area with improved refreshment facilities, and an accessible toilet, have now been approved by the Planning Authorities and received building warrant approval.\u00a0 It is now time to plan and execute the works.<\/p>\n

The trees in the churchyard have all been examined by Tree Surgeons and the appropriate action taken to ensure the safety of those visiting or attending the Church.<\/p>\n

Our heating boiler is beginning to show its age and we are looking to replace it with a more modern installation, before the next winter season, to avoid the congregation suffering hypothermia!<\/p>\n

These improvements, and ongoing maintenance, will ensure that the church building continues to be available to support our weekly worship and those life cycle events of community involvement including baptism, confirmation, weddings and inevitably, funerals – but it comes at a cost.<\/p>\n

This coming Sunday – Whit Sunday (The Feast of Pentecost) is the date of our GIFT DAY<\/strong>; it is vitally important that we all support financially the work of St Congan’s in the community. You do not need us to tell you how expensive things have become – running and maintaining a church is no different. We all need to give realistically<\/strong> of our time, talents, and money. Could we ask you to consider what you can give as your thanksgiving offering?<\/p>\n

Please bring your gift with you to the Church service on Whit Sunday (Pentecost) or send it to either of us at the addresses below. Please indicate\u00a0\u00a0if you would like us to claim Gift Aid.<\/p>\n

We wish every blessing on you and your family,<\/p>\n

Mary Murray, Lay Reader, and David Henson, Treasurer<\/p>\n

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Mary Murray – \u00a05, Mill Road, Turriff, AB53 4SW\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0David Henson –\u00a0Rowanbank House,\u00a0 Turriff,\u00a0AB53 8H<\/p>\n

Scottish Charity No: SC001003<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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