Went to get the bus to church this morning. As I was about 15 minutes early decided to walk a little in the sun. As I got to next stop and checked how long and working out how many stops along the route I was likely to get, a car pulls over and offers me a lift as they though I was running late. 1/2

Listening to Rowan Willams talking in the creed at Wholeheartedly monthly with the @methodist.org.uk "Before you ever speak to God, remember God has said I love you"

Off to spend the day with the Methodist City Centre Network in York. Currently rushing south on a train.

Local indie ttrpg club is doing a zine (the third one), so if any one would like to back for a copy, see this link www.backerkit.com/c/projects/t...

Spending the day in the commons of The United Reformed Church National Synod of Scotland, in their Spring Synod.

A day a Capital Sci Fi Con in Edinburgh

At Capital Sci Fi Con for the day, seen a Doctor, a dwarf and lots of great costumes so far.

To have seen that Accrington Stanley FC (who are they?), where playing Liverpool FC in the FA Cup today, one hopes that the match was milked for all it was worth 🥛 😉 😎 🥛

Indeed!

Well as the year draws to a close, have completed the reading of 92 books in 2024, so now to decide the 2025 target. #booksky

This morning will have care of the service at the City of Edinburgh Methodist Church at 11am, reflecting on the children in the place of worship. youtube.com/@cityofedinb...

Today I will be with the friends at Tranent with Cockenzie Methodist Church (EH32 0HL) at 11am, taking a journey on the road to Bethlehem. Looking forward to the fourth Sunday of Advent.

Slightly late Sunday update. Scratch Nativity service at City of Edinburgh Methodist Church this morning. Service went well, despite tech failure with minutes to go. Then Carol singing with Newington Churches Together (the Salvation Army band make all carols sound good). And now rest.

A night off from Advent to enjoy @tartantabletop.bsky.social Christmas special, oh yes it is.

Reasons to be in Pastoral Supervison. www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...

Campaigns and Church Engagement Officer role being advertised. Interesting role. jpit.uk/work-for-us/...

Thinking through the now and not yet now of #Advent, and reflecting on this in light of Christmas lunches happening in the season. It is the living out in a small way of the idea.

Today will be preparing the way and celebrating communion with the folks at Rosyth Methodist Church at 11am rosythmethodist.org.uk Then this evening as one of the honorary Chaplins will be at the University of Edinburgh Carol Service which is at 6pm www.ed.ac.uk/news/2024/an...

And here's the written text of that sermon for Janey Godley. thurible.net/2024/11/30/s...

Busy day today on the first Sunday in Advent, so posting early. Will be celebrating communion at Livingston United Parish (www.lupc.org.uk) at 8:45am. Then on to the City of Edinburgh Methodist Church, with communion celebrated there, and availble to join at www.youtube.com/@cityofedinb... 1/2

Well the lectionary year move in from B to C. All the B books of the shelf and boxed, and the C books unboxed and shelved. Advent here we come.

Ever-present God, within the busyness of this, and all days, be at the heart of all we do and say, the focus of our lives, that quiet whisper of encouragement, the gentle nudge if we should stray, our wisdom, strength and purpose for today. #prayers #faith #worship

At the City of Edinburgh Methodist Church this morning leading worship, focus on Christ the King, and the difference from earthly kingdoms. Service is on site and streams here at 11am youtube.com/@cityofedinburghmethodistchurch

The joy of engaging with the Bible today, looking at some of the women in the life of David, and not being impressed with him. Thanks to @fandw.bsky.social for the study materials www.faithandworship.com/Women_in_the...

Ministry is often compared to being a shepherd. Well sometimes the shepherd will spend lots of time dealing with an individual in need, other times it's drop off the food let the sheep sort it out and get on with other jobs they may not see but which before benefit them. Today is the second option.

Leading worship at the City of Edinburgh Methodist Church this morning, what is to come, why we don't know when, and what to do while we wait. Service streams here at 11am youtube.com/@cityofedinb...