Ecumenical Conference Centre, Dunblane, Scotland
International Theological Summer School 2007
(23 June to 7 July)
Third Wednesday Theology
A series of eight open-ended conversations about questions of faith led by Elizabeth Templeton, free-lance theologian. People of any faith or none join in a free ranging exploration of major theological issues which emerge from those who attend.
- Wednesday 20 February
- Wednesday 19 March
- Wednesday 16 April
- Wednesday 21 May
- Wednesday 18 June
- Wednesday 17 September
- Wednesday 15 October
- Wednesday 19 November
The House Programme
Scottish Churches House Programme 2008
The voice o ane cryin, out i the muirs, 'Mak strecht the gate of the Lord' (John 1: 23)
4. Third Wednesday Theology
A monthly series that runs through the year, offering an opportunity for open-ended conversation to stimulate and encourage your theological thinking. With Elizabeth Templeton, free-lance theologian, and others.
4.00pm-9.00pm
Cost: £20 (£60 for 4)
For more information on this series, please click here
24. International Workcamp
A work project, with a team of 12 volunteers recruited by International Voluntary Service, living in community in Leighton House, self-catering, gardening, building walls, painting and decorating.
Applications to IVS, www.ivs-gb.org.uk
Saturday to Saturday, 19-26 July
25. "Nature's truth is primary"
A Walking Week with Gill James and Eric Roycroft, experienced hill walkers who have run many successful walking holidays from the House. Walks will include Loch Turret Dam to Comrie, A Walk along the River Avon, and Glens, Hills and Falkland Palace. An evening on Poetry of the Land (bring a poem), and Christine Davis, social historian, on Names and Places in the Locality. Different capabilities catered for.
Monday to Saturday, 21-26 July
Cost: £240 (including transport)
26. Summer Retreat II
An individually guided retreat (see S 5 ).
Monday to Friday, 4-15 August
Cost: £40 per day (B&B and guide)
27. "Between Here and Now"
Senior Citizens' Break II
A late summer holiday, with the flavour of a retreat, with entertainment and excursion (see S16).
Monday to Friday, 18-22 August
Cost: £180
28. Asylum Seekers' Break II
Tuesday to Friday, 2-5 September
29. Occasional Seminars on the Ecumenical Movement
IV: "Beauty and Salvation" - The Russian Orthodox Church
In a second seminar on Orthodoxy with ACTS, Fr. Alexander Williams of the Orthodox Community of St Nicholas in Dunblane will introduce the tradition, liturgy and iconography of the Russian Orthodox Church in Western Europe. Participants will accompany him to the Dunblane Orthodox Church and join in a service there.
Thursday 11 September, 10.30am-4.00pm
Cost: £20
30. Third Wednesday Theology (see item 4)
Wednesday 17 September, 4.00pm-9.00pm
31. "Poetry and Emotion"
A creative writing day with Kenneth Steven
A day to enjoy finding your writing voice for the first time, or letting it be heard more clearly. Kenneth Steven is a poet, children's author and novelist with much experience as a facilitator of creative writing both at home and abroad. Celebrated collections of his poetry include Iona, Columba and Wild Horses.
Friday 12 September, 10.00am - 5.00pm (date to be confirmed) Cost: £28
32. Summer Retreat III
An individually guided retreat (see S 5 ).
Monday to Friday, 22-26 September
Cost: £40 per day (B&B and guide)
33. "Jesus and other faiths"
With the Churches Agency for Inter-Faith Relations in Scotland
A day to consider the place of Jesus as a rabbi, prophet, guru, and brother of the Buddha. Led by Andrew Sarle and Isabel Smyth. Further information: andrew@cairs.org.uk
Thursday 25 September, 10.30am-3.00pm
Cost: £20
34. Occasional Seminars on the Ecumenical Movement
V: The Religious Society of Friends
At this seminar with ACTS, the Friends or Quakers will present their community which is one of the nine "churches" of ACTS.
Thursday 2 October, 10.30am-4.00pm
Cost: £20
35. Third Wednesday Theology (see item 4)
Wednesday 15 October, 4.00pm-9.00pm
36. Music for an autumn evening
A festive dinner followed by a chamber concert, given by Sally Wilson (violin), Fiona Shearer (cello), Carron Shankland (clarinet) and Martin Davies (piano). Programme includes Sonata for Clarinet, Cello and Piano by Brahms and Overture on Jewish Themes by Prokofiev. In aid of the Scottish Churches House Appeal.
Thursday 23 October, 6.30pm (7.30pm concert)
Cost: £25 (£45 for two); £10 (concert only)
37. The "Intention" of Scottish Churches House
An evaluation of the intention of Scottish Churches House to be a place that the churches hold in common, and from which they develop their ministry and mission together. Presented by members of the Interim Management Group.
Thursday 13 November, 4.00pm-9.00pm
Cost: £18
38. Third Wednesday Theology (see item 4)
Wednesday 19 November, 4.00pm-9.00pm
39. "Watching at the Gate"
Advent Retreat
These days of prayer and reflection will draw on Advent poetry and Scripture as a help to increasing our response to the inexpressible mystery of God coming among us. The retreat will include presentations, quiet time, and worship at the beginning and end of the day. Led by Fr. Gero McLoughlin SJ, Promoter of Ignatian Spirituality, British Jesuit Province.
Tuesday to Friday, 25-28 November Cost: £170
40. "Between Here and Now"
Senior Citizen's Break III
A Christmas Holiday (see S 16) with concert, excursion, Christmas dinner party and Carol Service. A warm community fell as Christmas approaches!
Monday to Thursday, 15-18 December Cost: £145
41. Christmas Carol Service
The voice o ane cryin, out i the muirs, 'Mak strecht the gate o the Lord'. (John 1:23)
A festive occasion with the Dunblane churches and friends of Scottish Churches House, senior citizens and House staff, followed by tea, coffee and mince pies in the Dining Room.
Thursday 18 December, 10.00am
*Retreats are led by the Epiphany Group, a group of women and men working ecumenically across Scotland, committed in their work in Ignatian spirituality to being a force for transformation, and prayerful and supportive community. During the retreats, Stella Jones, based in SCH, will offer lessons in the Alexander Technique.
"Wild Geese and the Spirit of Iona"
A celebration of Christian faith and hope for the world, with music and singing, practical theology and worship, with the Iona Community and the Wild Goose Resource Droup. Main speaker: Kathy Galloway. Singing led by Graham Maule. Saturday evening: Tom Fleming.
Friday to Sunday, 4 - 6 April