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St. Anne’s Parish ChurchKaimes Road, CorstorphineEdinburgh, EH12 6JRTel. 0131 316 4740www.stannescorstorphine.org.uk
Issue No. 624April 2013
St. Anne’s Magazine
Inside this month ... Nomination of a New Minister
Centenary Musical Evening
Summer Evening Walks
Church Fair
Twinning News
A Psalm for St. Anne’s
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ContentsPage 2 Sunday Services
Editorial
Page 3
Page 4
Page 5 Centenary Musical Evening
Page 6 St. Anne’s Guild
Guild Coffee Morning
St. Anne’s FAN Club
Page 7 Summer Evening Walks 2013
Church Fair - Count Down toLaunch
Page 8 April Flowers, Sunday Coffee,
Coffee at the Church Fair,
Sing-along Spring Concert,
Flower Arranging Workshops
Page 9 Windows on His World
Page 10 Twinning
Page 11Psalm for St. Anne’s
Page 12 Contact List
Diary Dates
Services inApril & May
April7th 11am Morning Worship.
2.30pm Service at Struan Lodge.14th 11am Morning Worship - led by Rev. Jamie
Griggs. Tea & Coffee will be served inthe hall following the service. Fairlytraded goods will also be available.
21st 11am Morning Worship.24th 7.30pm
of Holy Communion28th 11am Morning Worship - with the Sacrament
of Holy Communion.
May5th 11am Morning Worship.
2.30pm Service at Struan Lodge.12th 11am Morning Worship - Tea & Coffee will be
served in the hall following the service.Fairly traded goods will also beavailable.
19th 11am Morning Worship.
26th 11am Morning Worship - followed by an
Sacrament of Holy Communionin the Youth Chapel.
EditorialDear All
the magazine and also the Easter cards that have popped through your doors. I would like to take thisopportunity to say thank you to those hardy folk who braved the cold, snow and ice to deliver them.
May (page 10) and incredibly the Church fair countdown has begun (page 7).Thanks as ever to everyone who has put pen to paper or "finger to keyboard" for us this month, your
Happy Easter and enjoy your Easter eggs.Best wishes,
Eds
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Minister’s LetterRev. Dr Anne T Logan MA, BD, MTh, D.Min, PhD
Dear Friends,
Griggs as Sole Nominee and biographical details about Jamie appear elsewhere in this magazine. The
Jamie will preach as Sole Nominee on Sunday 14th
signing on Sundays 14th and 21st April and also during the week between those two dates. The Call andth April. Presbytery has
th May but this too is dependent on a successful
done –journey of the Church. This Easter season we hope and pray that St Anne’s will be journeying into anew ministry.Easter Blessings!
AnneRev Dr Anne T Logan (Interim Moderator)
Easter CraftsFollowing church on 17th
period.
Susan Nimmo
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Tabout the church.
-coming minister.
the remarkable number of 11 candidates, more than many other churches looking for a newminister. This was then reduced to 8 who all came for interview and who took full advantage of the
Out of these very good candidates, any of whom we would happily have nominated, one stood outabove all the others, a remarkably talented, richly experienced and yet humble man – Rev. James JGriggs (who prefers to be called Jamie!). He went to school in Edinburgh then pursued a career inmusic, studying first at Napier University (as it is now) then the Guildhall, London. He then trained as
languages, music, all six-
gaining a German Proficiency useful when he later spent a year there as a theologystudent, before going to Brunel University College, London to gain his Specialist Teaching
– PGCE. In 2008 he gained the post graduate degree of Masterof Theology (University of Edinburgh), based on his research into church music.
week, services in a sheltered housing complex, and encouraged a Youth Group, a Director of Music
who kept us on the straight and narrow, and was always available to advise. Thanks also to the
interviews, and who, in no way, influenced our decisions.
–
Rev James (Jamie ) Griggs BD (Hons), MTh (Hons) ALCM.
Derek Doyle
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Centenary Musical Eveningth March were treated
to a marvellous evening’s entertainment.The Church Choir commenced proceedings, with the ladies of the Choir soothing us into the
Lauren Nimmo. There is a lot of up and coming talent to watch out for in this small group. Sarah,the Choir Leader, gave the evening a touch of class by singing a Mozart aria from “Cosi fan
The Manor Ballet School performed two magical and exquisite dances, one from “The
human body can do.The St Anne’s Fiddle group and friends came next. Their brilliant playing made us want to get up
along to the music.
Shows. They certainly filled the Church with an amazing sound and took full advantage of the
We also heard from the recently formed Guild Choir who, although we were told had only had a
The Church Choir finished off the evening with an African “Amen” and it felt appropriate that weshould give thanks and praise for all the wonderful talents we had seen and heard.The evening was a great success and it only remains to say thank you to everyone who took part,and I am sure all those who were present would agree that “St. Anne’s Got Talent!”
Angela Ditchfield
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St. Anne's GuildIt is hard to believe that we are nearly at the end of the Guild year.
The World Day of Prayer was celebrated by the Guild on Friday 1st March with ashort morning service in Belgrave Lodge and then the main service in Corstorphine
churches.th March on her visit last
August with a party of her students from New College, Edinburgh to Rome. Her talk was illustrated by
Alan Cobain gave the last talk of the session on Tuesday 19th March on his 5 years in Khaki and thest March to "Yeoman of the Guard" at the King's Theatre.
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begin again in September.Roz Gibson
St. Anne’s FAN (Friends and Neighbours) Club.T th April 2013 at 10.30am. Caroline Waddon, from
‘Talking Books’
Doyle at 11.00am.The of the Club is on Friday 19th
half hour with tea/coffee and home baking served at 10.30am. The A.G.M. will be followed byentertainment provided by St. Anne’s own musical ‘son’ - Ewan Zuckert - who is currently studyingmusic at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, in Glasgow.
Frances Gould
St. Anne’s GuildThe Guild would like to thank everyone who came to
their coffee morning on Saturday 16th March,especially as the weather was so bad with rain , sleet
We raised around £1500 and this will be used towards
so well, although there is always room for more. Come
with home baking, the chance of a bargain at our stalls
Muriel Gibson
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St. Anne’s Summer Evening Walks 2013
T he following is a list of the proposed programme of walks for Tuesday evenings, commencing 30th April.Everyone is welcome – enquiries to Muriel Gibson, 317 1335.
We meet at Kaimes Road at 6.50pm and leave at 7.00pm. When cars are used we pay £1.50 to car driver.Please come dressed appropriately and every walker goes at their own risk.
Date Transport Leader Tel. No.Tuesday 30th April Harelaw Cars Myrtle 07876072103 334 5966Tuesday 7th May Calderwood Country Park Cars Myrtle & Muriel 07876072103 334 5966
Tuesday 14th May Figgate Burn Bus Irene & Jean 07796646947 337 9232Tuesday 21st May – No WalkTuesday 28th May South Queensferry Cars Laureen 07967826234 334 5068Tuesday 4th June River Almond Cars Roz 07935766500 334 5268
Tuesday 11th June Cramond Circular Bus Joyce & Barbara 0753490148 334 6506Tuesday 18th June City Centre Statues Bus Noel & Kath 07712187608 334 3499Tuesday 25th June Braidburn Valley Cars Chris 07581667105 334 6416Tuesday 2nd July Musselburgh Cars Marjorie W 334 4275Tuesday 9th July Corstorphine Hill & Garden Walk Glenda & Carol 334 1364 539 2274
Tuesday 16th July Fife Coastal Walk Cars Noel & Myrtle 07712187608 334 3499Tuesday 23rd July Gore Glen Cars Rose & Kath 663 8957Tuesday 30th July Dean Village Cars Myrtle & Muriel 07876072103 334 5966
Tuesday 6th August Warriston Cars Lyn & Moira 337 2839Tuesday 13th August Clubbiedean Cars Muriel 317 1335Tuesday 20th August Supper Out
Church Fair – Counting Down to LaunchThe countdown is well underway for the Fair and no technical
problems have been reported so far. Please find below some
Good weather planned but not guaranteed.Date:- 11th May 2013Time:- 10:30am to 2pm
- £1 adult, 50p childThe Church will be open from 6pm on Friday 10th May 2013
It is planned for Kaimes Road to be closed off during the Fair for safety and to host the Fire Engine and
and Candy, Children’s Toys, Books, Food (Teas/Coffee, ice cream, hot food), Indoor/outdoor plants, Fire
Mark Hesketh (0131 312 8591)
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April Flowers
The first weekend in April, Margaret
arrangements following a Friday wedding.
exercise andoccasionally a challenge,but always a joy.I shall take over for the14th and 21st leaving the28th - which is aCommunion Sunday - ToMyrtle Turner.
Claire Grant
Sunday Coffee
The next SundayCoffee will take
place on Sunday 14th
April, and we wouldbe delighted if you
service for a tea or coffee.Those on duty that day will be Anne
and Cora Stewart.Angela Ditchfield
Coffee at the Church Fair
A tea and coffee bar will be running inthe Church during the Fair on
Saturday 11th May. In order foreverything to run smoothly it would begreat to have a rota of people who wouldbe able to help set up and serve for anhour or two between 9.30am and 2pm.If you are able to help on the day I wouldbe very grateful if you would addyourname to the poster which you will
baking will also bevery muchappreciated on theday. Many thanks.
Angela Ditchfield339 9505
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WINDOWS ON HIS WORLDA monthly look at world issuesby the World Issues Team ofSt Anne’s Parish Church,Corstorphine.
April 2013Energy - an amazing giftEnergy provides us with the means to live our lives. It enables us to keep warm, or cool, cooks ourfood, allows us to travel and move goods around, it lights our way extending our ‘days’. We could notlive today without it. Where does the fuel used to create the energy we use come from? In the
- coal, oil and gas. Around
- renewable energy, will provide energy forever.
Uranium can be used to generate energy in nuclear fission reactors.
amount we use varies greatly depending on who we are and where we live in the world. In the UK,
moment the energy system here in the UK is highly centralised with a gas transmission network and
Consuming energy has a cost to our health, to the environment, and to our pockets. Worldwide thereare nearly two million deaths annually from pneumonia, chronic lung disease, and lung cancer
them occur in developing countries.For us in the developed world, the cost of buying this energy is set to increase year on year leading to
– price of energy, household energy efficiency andincome. A household in Fuel poverty is defined as one that would need to use 10% or more of its
18°C elsewhere). There has been a steady growth in fuel poverty, from around 5% of households in2003 to around 13% or 3 million households in 2007; forecast to rise to 9 million by 2016.
instance, providing people with more energy efficient ways of cooking, such as a ‘solar stove’ reduces
REPORT.
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News - April 2013
There are so many new beginnings for St Anne’s to look forward to – the beginning of another 100years in its history, a new ministry and the possibility of being linked in a Twinning Agreement with anAfrican church in the middle of a busy city.
YOUTH DEPARTMENTThis consists of a Boys Brigade of 103 boys with 21 officers, a Girls Brigade of 100 girls with 12 officersand a Youth Fellowship of 25 members.There is a flourishing Sunday School of 95 children with 20 teachers.BIBLE STUDYThere appears to be eight separate Bible Study Groups with a total of between 160 and 200 people
OTHER CHURCH GROUPS/PROGRAMMES
for training lay people in the Church. This programme covers 6 courses –
Walking Together Working Group –
school has a staff of 27 including non- teaching staff.
members but to the community in general? Have we much to discuss and explore with MrsMuchelemba and Mr Chomba?
offered Bed and Breakfast.Mr Chomba and Mrs Muchelemba will be engaged for most of the day during their stay but othermembers of St Anne’s have been generous with offers of evening meals. This spreads the load greatly
All of the help offered to make this an enjoyable and diverse visit as we consider what we each wouldlike to offer and receive from a Twinning agreement is very much appreciated. Thank you to everyone.
accompany them on a tour of Parliament (there are currently two spare bookings for this on 31st May atnoon) please contact any member of the World Issues Team.Anyone wishing to be involved is most welcome to do so and again contact any of the team members toorganise this.
own words what they are hoping for from this first exploratory visit.Ann Scott
World Issues Team
TWINNING
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Junior Section
font.Our font is big enough to put the baby in and give it a good soaking!! Long agothat was actually done so our font was designed to remember that bit of history.The massive stone is supported by a strong stem with waves carved at the base.
Many of us "older" children were that Sunday School.
they all mean.
Doris Duff
Verse 1 - to a tune with a similar metreto ‘Welcome to my world’.Welcome to our churchLet the sun shine inWhen you come to St. Anne’sThe worship will begin
Verse 2 - to a tune with a similar metreto ‘Making your mind up’.Our church is in CorstorphineAlongside St. John’s Road …Come in and join the peopleCome in from the rain and cold
Verse 3 - tune as verse 2.Come in to a warm placeOf love and hope and faith …It’s a lovely buildingPut that smile back on your face
Chorus - to a tune with a similar metreto ‘Making your mind up’.And then you’ve got to live your lifeAnd then slow it downAnd then when your love has hit the topYou know you’ve found
Don’t let your indecision alter what you find…
your mind.
Verse 4 - tune as verse 2.Come along one day and join usAs we celebrate and sing…We are a kind and loving churchAnd joy through prayer we bring.
Verse 5 - tune as verse 2.Our stained glass is deliciousIt lets the sun shine through…
Who we love, as he loves us too.
Repeat chorus
Verse 6 - tune as verse 2.Let us say we love youAs we sing praises to our king…Come along and join usFeel a warm glow from within.
Repeat chorus to end,with the last sentence of the chorus“and don’t let others change your mind”sung slower.
The Psalm can be either spoken or sung,with or without the chorus.
Copyright David C Love
Psalm for St. Anne’s
Centenary. The first of these has arrived and is printed below.Anne T. Logan
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Diary DatesApril2nd 7.30pm Guild AGM.5th 10.30am FAN Club: ‘Talking Books’ - Caroline Waddon7th 11am Morning Worship.
2.30pm Service at Struan Lodge.8th 7.30pm14th 11am Morning Worship - led by Rev. Jamie Griggs.
Followed by Sunday coffee. Fairly tradedgoods available.
6pm19th 10.30am FAN Club AGM with entertainment by
Ewan Zuckert.21st 11am Morning Worship.24th 7.30pm Evening Communion.28th 11am Morning Worship including the Sacrament of
Holy Communion.May Magazine Issued.
30th 6.50pm Summer Evening Walk: Harelaw.
May5th 11am Morning Worship.
2.30pm Service at Struan Lodge.7th 6.50pm Summer Evening Walk: Calderwood Country
Park.10th 6pm11th 10.30am Church Fair.12th 11am Morning Worship - Followed by Sunday
coffee. Fairly traded goods available.14th 6.50pm Summer Evening Walk: Figgate Burn.19th 11am Morning Worship.21st
26th 11am Morning Worship including an informal
Communion in the Youth Chapel.30th 6.50pm Summer Evening Walk: South Queensferry.
CONTACT LISTInterim Moderator / Locum Minister
Rev. Dr Anne T Logan0131 663 9550
Joint Session ClerksMr Phil Yelland
83 Camus Avenue0131 445 1010
Mr David Ditchfield13 North Gyle Road
0131 339 9505Organist
Mr David Stewart44 Bonaly Avenue
0131 441 [email protected]
Choir LeaderSarah Davis
2 Four Lums, Aberdour01383 825 227
[email protected] Officer
Mrs Margaret Parkinson0131 623 2063
[email protected] Administrator
Mrs Rachel Roy0131 316 4740
[email protected] Editors
Dr Susan and Dr Graham Nimmo10 Belgrave Gardens
0131 334 [email protected]
Magazine DistributionMrs Anne Ramage13 Craigs Gardens
0131 339 8074Mrs Myrtle Turner10 Hillview Drive0131 334 5966
The May magazine will be out on:Sunday 28th April
Sunday 14th Aprile-mail items to:
[email protected]@stannescorstorphine.org.ukor hand in to / slide under the door
of the office.