Events

The Scottish Church Theology Society cordially invite you to join them for their 2020 Conference. The title of the conference is “Borderlands of Philosophy: Some contact-points with Theology” and speakers include Prof Neil Spurway, Rev Fiona Ellis, Sarah Ritchie, Rev Liam Fraser and Rev Prof David Jasper. For more information and the application form, please click …

A Clergy Introductory Pilgrimage  23- 30 January 2020 This is an invitation to visit the Holy Land and see first hand the work of McCabe Pilgrimages and the McCabe Educational Trust. It is absolutely the best preparation and introduction to the idea of leading a parish pilgrimage.  We don’t mind if you are actively planning …

Each year the Ascend runs a Coaching Programme. It is an opportunity for Ministers and MDS staff to reflect upon their current practice of ministry and consider their development for the future. The programme will run next year from January to June and comprises two main elements: 2 gatherings at the start and end of …

Designed as an introduction to the dynamic of the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, this event will include input, guided reflection and interactive ‘stations’ to open up an overview of the Exercises’ scripture-based themes. It is for those who are simply curious, those who would like to revisit their experience of making the Exercises, and those who …

Rest, Receive, Restore You are invited….. This conference is eligible for Study Leave and is open to ministers at any stage of ministry who are looking to find rest, to receive from God, and to feel restored.   A time to be ministered to. Sanctuary gives a time to breathe, to slow down, to enjoy the …

Saturday 14th March 2020, 10am-3.30pm Sanctuary in Scotland Churches working with asylum seekers, refugees and migrants Day conference Edinburgh   The conference will include a particular focus on education, support and equipping for those in training for Church leadership or those involved in ministry at a local level.   The day aims to develop and …

What is spiritual abuse? What are the key characteristics that lie behind this difficult label? And what impact does the experience of spiritual abuse have on peoples lives? Through input from current research, small group discussion and plenary, this workshop will help soul care practioners to consider the definitions and implications of these questions for …