http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/ en moragbuxel@hotmail.com Copyright 2009 The Diocese of Edinburgh 2009-11-19T12:51:00+00:00 http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/winner_of_bishop_brians_christmas_card_competition_2009/ http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/winner_of_bishop_brians_christmas_card_competition_2009/#When:12:51:00Z Bishop Brian has now judged the children’s Christmas Card Competition. It was difficult to choose just one winner, but we are delighted to announce that this year’s card will feature the design of Alexandra Hopkinson, aged 9, from St. Baldred's Church, North Berwick. The entries are all on display in the Diocesan Office and some will appear shortly on the website. Many thanks to all who took part. 2009-11-19T12:51:00+00:00 http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/bishop_brian_judges_the_christmas_card_entries/ http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/bishop_brian_judges_the_christmas_card_entries/#When:12:18:00Z Bishop Brian and some guest judges are today looking at the entrants to the Diocesan Christmas card competition. This year we had 34 children take part and they represented 8 churches within the Diocese. There have been lots of excellent entries and it will be a difficult choice. Well done and thanks to everyone who participated. The winner will be announced soon and their card will be used as the official Diocesan Christmas card for 2009. 2009-11-19T12:18:00+00:00 http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/edge_reminder3/ http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/edge_reminder3/#When:09:13:00Z If you have anything that you think might be of interest to ‘Around the Diocese’, or elsewhere in the magazine, please let Allan Maclean have it by 2nd December. He is using as his email address for the next issue. Edge should be ready in week 10-17 January, maybe the week before. 2009-11-17T09:13:00+00:00 http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/what_is_edinburgh_2010/ http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/what_is_edinburgh_2010/#When:12:14:01Z Edinburgh 2010 is an ecumenical project set up to commemorate the centenary of the World Missionary Conference, and to provide new perspectives on Christian mission today. 2009-11-05T12:14:01+00:00 http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/church_childrens_worker_part_time_10_hours_weekfrom_january_1st_2010/ http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/church_childrens_worker_part_time_10_hours_weekfrom_january_1st_2010/#When:11:31:00Z St Ninian’s Episcopal Church, Comely Bank, Edinburgh. Do you have a strong personal Christian faith and an ability to share that faith dynamically with young people? If so, join us and help develop a programme of activities to build on our existing ministry and outreach. Salary £5,200. Closing Date : Friday November 27th . Interviews : Mid December. For more details – go to www.stninians-edinburgh.org.uk – young church section or contact Reverend Andrew Bain 0131-228-1066 2009-11-05T11:31:00+00:00 http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/diocese_of_edinburgh_bishops_secretary/ http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/diocese_of_edinburgh_bishops_secretary/#When:13:57:00Z £16,914 per annum pro rata. An enthusiastic, proactive person with good IT and PA skills to provide an effective, efficient and confidential secretarial service to the Bishop, and contribute to the administration of the Diocesan Centre. 24 hours per week. Application forms and information packs can be obtained from the Diocesan Administrator, 21A Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 5EL; tel.0131 538 7033; e-mail: . Closing date for completed applications is: Friday 27th November. 2009-11-02T13:57:00+00:00 http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/baby_announcement/ http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/baby_announcement/#When:14:49:00Z We are delighted to announce that Morag Buxel, the Diocesan Youth Officer, gave birth to a baby girl (Hannah Ruth) yesterday. Our congratulations go out to Morag and her husband Heiko. 2009-10-28T14:49:00+00:00 http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/forthcoming_licensings/ http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/forthcoming_licensings/#When:11:37:00Z Please remember in your thoughts and prayers Captain Brett Price and Sister Linda Price who are being Licensed as Church Army Evangelists at St Cuthbert’s Hawick on Wednesday 28 October at 7.30pm. Please remember in your thoughts and prayers Rev Sheila Cameron who is being Licensed as Priest-in-Charge under Canon 13 at St Anne’s Dunbar on Friday 30 October at 7.30pm. 2009-10-23T11:37:00+00:00 http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/edinburgh_diocese_report_and_accounts_for_2008/ http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/edinburgh_diocese_report_and_accounts_for_2008/#When:12:07:00Z The Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2008 are now available and are attached. 2009-10-07T12:07:00+00:00 http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/revd_alison_fuller_on_the_fourth_plinth_in_trafalgar_square/ http://www.edinburgh.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/revd_alison_fuller_on_the_fourth_plinth_in_trafalgar_square/#When:12:31:00Z At midnight on Sunday 4 October, the Revd Alison Fuller, Rector of St Columba's-by-the-Castle Episcopal Church in Edinburgh, will take her place in history as part of the major public art project, "One & Other" on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square. Revd Fuller is using the opportunity to demonstrate that church is about a bigger picture of inclusivity, something which she strives for in her role at St Columba's. On the night (Sunday midnight) you can access the live webcast on www.oneandother.co.uk. For the full press release which gives further details, please see the attached file. 2009-10-02T12:31:00+00:00