This week’s, and previous weeks’ news, can be found on the front page of the Presbytery website
https://lothianandborderspresbytery.org.uk/home/news-events/
Dear Friends,
As sharing time together and stories is better than buying more stuff I have for you three wee videos about prayer that’s happening across our Presbytery. Together they exemplify different ways of approaching prayer but they all encourage us to start from where we are.
Innerleithen church prayer corner https://youtu.be/qhn1mL1RVkw
Listening to God in Upper Tweeddale https://youtu.be/7r6uquNuBAs
& Ways of Praying https://youtu.be/5B6aGwjgMnk
If you are interested in refreshing or integrating further prayer in your church community I would be keen to come and chat with you. Worship Coordinator Phill Mellstrom has also offered a morning on prayer stories. Do get in touch in the new year if you are interested in taking any of this further forward.
More recommended reads from colleagues in 2025
‘Metachurch: How to use digital ministry to reach people and make disciples’ by Dave Adamson.
‘Waiting for the Word: A Poem a Day for Advent, Christmas and Epiphany’ by Malcolm Guite
‘The gospel of John: A theological commentary’ by David F. Ford
The Scottish Church Theology Society Conference 2026
12–15 January 2026, Stirling Court Hotel
Join us at Stirling Court Hotel for an inspiring exploration of the rich intersection between theology and music. This annual event brings together renowned speakers, scholars, musicians, and church leaders to share insights, experience, and creativity.
To register: email the Secretary, Rev. Dr John Cowie: scottishchurchtheosoc@gmail.com
Presbytery youth Leaders Network > Feb 7th at the Pitcairn Centre in Bonnyrigg
*Stories*Resources*Praying together*Good Practice
If you lead or help lead work with your young people do join us! Bring & share an experience of a great resource you’ve used recently or of a project that you have been involved with…
We meet in Bonnyrigg from 10-1300. A light lunch is provided.
CoS School Ministry Training
Join us for a practical and creative morning designed to equip anyone working with children and young people for the Easter season. We’ll introduce a curated mix of free and paid resources, followed by short presentations from our contributors highlighting their favourites.
Facilitators will guide you in adapting resources for a wide range of ages and contexts, helping you find engaging ways to bring the story to life.
Book your space here: Exploring Easter Resources - School Ministry Training - 28th January 2026
Heriot Watt University Chaplaincy Annual Lecture Monday Feb 2nd
The God of Small things with Prof. Russell Cowburn -A nanotechnologists view of creation
Presbytery Advent reflections
We hope you’ve enjoyed the variety of voices sharing in this project. Any comments or feedback is most welcome.
In the Presbytery Prayer Calendar…
This week we continue to pray for Loanhead & Bilston linked with Roslin
We remember this week the leadership and all involved in the life of this community.
“We are moving into a period of change - a potential union with Roslin and with our minister retiring. Pray for the impact of giving away Bear Grylls book: The Greatest Story Ever told through the Christmas period.”
The Presbytery ‘office’ is closed at the end of today until Monday January 5th.
John, Caroline & Peter hope you stay well and wish you all a very happy Christmas with families and friends.
If there is any urgent need to contact Presbytery over the holidays please between
Dec 23 and 29th get in touch with Rev. John Cowie jcowie@churchofscotland.org.uk 07506 104416
& between Dec 30th and Jan 4th Rev Peter Wood pwood@churchofscotland.org.uk 07776 119901
If we cannot be reached then try Murray Campbell on d.m.campbell@ed.ac.uk
Rev. Peter J. Wood
Mission Officer for Lothian & Borders Presbytery
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