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www.corstorphineoldparish.org.uk Corstorphine High Street taken in late 1890’s, with church spire in background, before the High St Hall was added (courtesy of Corstorphine Trust)
www.corstorphineoldparish.org.uk
Corstorphine High Street taken in late 1890’s,
with church spire in background, before the High St Hall was added (courtesy of Corstorphine Trust)
Summer Diary Dates
7th June (Wed) Kirk Session meets at 7.30pm in the Session Room
11th June (Sun) Service at 10.30am
18th June (Sun) Service at 10.30am
25th June (Sun) Anniversary Sunday : Service at 10.30am
2nd July (Sun) Service at 10.30am followed by a short service of Holy Communion
9th July (Sun) Sea Sunday - Service at 10.30am led by Allan Morton, Probationary Minister
(with retiring offering on behalf of the Seafarers’ Society)
16th July (Sun) Service at 10.30am led by Allan Morton, Probationary Minister
23rd July (Sun) Service at 10.30am led by Allan Morton, Probationary Minister
30th July (Sun) Service at 10.30am led by Allan Morton, Probationary Minister
6th August (Sun) Service at 10.30am followed by a short service of Holy Communion
13th August (Sun) Service at 10.30am
20th August (Sun) Service at 10.30am
21st August (Mon) Last date for September magazine material
27th August (Sun) Service at 10.30am
3rd Sept (Sun) Service at 10.30am followed by a short service of Holy Communion
6th Sept (Wed) Kirk Session meets at 7.30pm in the Session Room
7th Sept (Thurs) Office Hour 7-8pm : No appointment necessary
9th Sept (Sat) Scotmid Funeral Services : 90th Anniversary Celebration -
Service in the Church followed by refreshments in the High St Hall
10th Sept (Sun) Service at 10.30am
NB No Office Hour in July and August
Wee Services at 9.40 am on Sundays and
Services of Quiet Reflection at 12 noon on Wednesday take place
during the summer at as usual
Church Office Arrangements in July and August
The Church Office will close at 1pm on Wednesday 28th June
Office open on Tuesday 18th - Thursday 20th July as normal
Office open on Monday 24th - Tuesday 25th July as normal
Office open on Tuesday 8th - Wednesday 9th August as normal
Re-opens every morning as normal from 8.30am—1pm from Monday 14th August.
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Letter from our Minister Dear Friends
Often people know a good few months in advance where they will be going for their summer holi-
days, and if their destination is overseas in a sunny climate, light clothes can be packed, along
with sun lotion and sun hats, and we can be fairly sure we’ll not freeze. But for holidays at home,
in the UK or Ireland, a greater variety of clothes for warmer and cooler weather is needed, sun
hats and waterproofs both making it into our suitcases. We know that many activities stop for
the summer months, and many people have more time on their hands, along with longer, lighter
nights to go for walks, or sit outside and enjoy the warmer evenings. And we are often keen to
make the most of the short summer months because before we know it the air is turning colder,
the leaves are turning brown and we are digging out our winter woollies once more, back to fa-miliar weather and shorter days.
But this year there is much more, apart from the weather, that we are unsure of – a surprise
general election in June, with policies to make us think, offered to make us strong and stable, to
give us a stronger hand in dealing with the Brexit negotiations, which may or may not lead to a
second referendum on Scottish independence. There is uncertainty beyond Europe too – the mi-
grant crisis hasn’t gone away, and there are rumblings of war in various places around the world.
Uncertainty dogs us at home and further afield, and the summer months, rather than being a
time for many of rest and relaxation, promise continued dis-ease and uncertainty and worry.
When the disciples were expressing their worries, Jesus asked them to consider the lilies, how
they grew despite the worry and lack of clarity the world was facing. That advice could be seen
as escapist – turning a blind eye to the needs of the world, and hoping all the worries would go away. But Jesus ended his phrase by reminding the disciples to seek the kingdom of God, and
‘these things shall be yours as well.’ Seeking the kingdom of God meant actively working to-
wards fulfilling God’s word – sharing, healing, seeking understanding, forgiving, loving, ways of
life which are far from easy, and yet, if everyone lived by the same values, the things the disci-
ples worried about would hold no worry at all – each would have enough to eat, clothes to cover
them, shelter to keep them warm, the knowledge of love and the invitation to be loving. The lil-
ies which grew so easily, had little to concern them as everything they needed to grow was pro-
vided for them – sun, rain, and good soil. So, far from being a statement of escape and other-
worldliness, Jesus was asking his disciples to do what had been asked of them by loving God and
loving their neighbour, and what they needed would be given and received and enjoyed, by them
and their neighbours.
May this summer bring us rest and relaxation, the enjoyment of nature
and beauty, but may it also bring us a renewed call to seek the kingdom
of God, and the care, safety and aid that brings us all.
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Guild News
Our Guild Outing to Dunkeld was enjoyed by eve-
ryone, with beautiful sunshine which made all the
difference! We also had a lovely High Tea at
Perth Visitor Centre, Bankfoot. Our thanks go to
Doreen and Christine for organising the event.
A few of us will be going to the Annual meeting in
Dundee on 2nd September, always a very special day.
The Leadership Team hope you all have a lovely
summer break and we look forward to seeing you
all again at our Opening Social on Tuesday 26th
September.
Brenda Russell, Joint Convener
Tel : 629 1456
New Hall for Classes
The Line Dancing and Easy Exercise Classes
are moving as follows:
Line Dancing Class MOVING ON TUESDAY 20TH JUNE
To the High Street Hall
2A Corstorphine High Street
Same Time 1.30pm
(1.30pm-3.30pm)
We also will be having a Tea Dance on
Tuesday 25th July and Tuesday 29th August
Easy Exercise Class
MOVING ON THURSDAY 22ND JUNE To the High Street Hall
2A Corstorphine High Street
With New Time of 2pm
(2-3pm)
For more information please contact:
Esther on 334 3134 or
Christine on 334 7864
Christian Aid
Readers may be interested to hear that we raised the following amounts (with Gift Aid)
for Christian Aid:
Quiz Night £432.50
Hunger Lunch £286.50 Members of local churches came along to the Quiz Night and a great night was had by all.
The Hunger Lunch was also greatly enjoyed with a few people trying curry (and enjoying
it) for the very first time! Thank you to everyone who came along and supported these
two events.
Church Magazines
We are still looking for a volunteer to deliver
magazines to District 25, 4 homes in Lampacre
Road, Tyler’s Acre Road, Avenue and Gardens.
Please get in touch with Rena Ingle if you feel
you can help.
Rena Ingle : Tel: 334 9467 - Email :
Choir Practice Schedule September 2017—April 2018
2017 Thursdays 2018 Thursdays
14 September 18 January
5 October 8 February
26 October 22 February
9 November 1 March
23 November 15 March
30 November [finalise Christmas Music] 29 March [sing Maundy Thursday Service]
1 April [sing Easter Sunday Service]
Friends of Corstorphine Hill
Corstorphine Hill Tower is now open to visi-
tors every Sunday from 2-4pm. The Walled
Garden, restored and maintained by volun-
teers, is also open to visitors every day.
History and Geology of
Corstorphine Hill
2pm on Sunday 18th June
(starting in the Walled Garden)
led by Gordon Swann.
A look at the historic landscape, houses,
people and geology of the Hill through the
ages.
All welcome.
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Workplace Chaplaincy Seminar
Workplace Chaplaincy are organising a
Workplace Lunchtime Seminar entitled
‘Muslims in the Workplace’ on :
Thursday 8th June 12.30pm
in the Management Suite, next to the
Energise Health Centre, Edinburgh Park
Coffee and sandwiches will be provided and
everyone is invited to attend.
For more information please contact:
Rev. Kristina Herbold Ross Workplace Chaplain
07702 863342
Church Flowers for June, July and August
The name of the team member arranging the flowers is in brackets
4th June Kirk Session
(Sallie Bryson)
11th June In memory of Agnes Davidson from the family
(Margaret Price)
18th June Natalie McRae and Jai McCraw Wedding
Brenda Russell (Sallie Bryson)
25th June Marion Turner
(Linda Gorrie)
2nd July Stacey Baillie and Grant Middleton Wedding
Margaret Borthwick and family in memory of Tom
(Sallie Bryson)
9th July Sallie Bryson in loving memory of her father
(Sheena Crisfield)
16th July For Walter Naish and Ruaridh Webster from Katherine (Mary Cooke)
23rd July —————————————-
(Margaret Price)
30thJuly In memory of Phil Drummond from David and the girls
(Linda Gorrie)
6th August Tam and Linda
(Sheena Crisfield)
13th August In loving memory of Ian Scott from Margaret and the family
(Sallie Bryson)
20th August Sallie Bryson
(Mary Cooke)
27th August —————————————-
(Margaret Price)
Thank you to everyone who made donations for the flowers during May. If you wish to make a dona-
tion for flowers in memory of someone or just for yourself, please contact me.
Sallie Bryson Tel 334 2614
Email: [email protected]
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Duties for July
Welcome and Uplift 2nd Team 3 B Black B Russell C Calder L Gorrie A N Other
9th Team 4 I Dingwall M Stewart M Watt J Mitchell K Paterson
16th Team 5 C Mackay R Bowerbank M Bowerbank P Carnie J Walker
23rd Team 6 H Edwards A Edwards D Crichton S Crisfield J Cassie
30th Team 7 P Salton D Hood E Stewart D Cameron M Cooke
Sunday Beadles
2nd D Pearson 9th J Gorrie 16th A Thom 23rd R Allan 30th R Allan
Bell Ringers
2nd K Walker 9th H Edwards 16th A Hay 23rd P Carnie 30th R Ingle
NB No Office Hour
Sunday Coffee
2nd The Guild 9th D Crichton/L Ingle 16th B Russell/C Calder 23rd R&M Bowerbank
30th BB
Wednesday Church Opening
5th A Broom (Cor Trust) 12th S Clarke 19th R Wills 26th D Stewart
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Duties for August
Welcome and Uplift
6th Team 8 R Ingle J Hartil K Ingle C Maxwell M Hills
13th Team 9 I Gordon J Wakeford K Lawrence F Morrison G Allan
20th Team 10 A Christie C Christie J Darling L Ingle S MacFeeters
27th Team 11 K Naish M Gordon G Stewart L Fitzgibbon K Henderson
Sunday Beadles
6th D Pearson 13th J Gorrie 20th A Thom 27th R Allan
Bell Ringers
6th K Walker 13th H Edwards 20th A Hay 27th P Carnie
NB No Office Hour
Sunday Coffee
6th The Guild 13th M Hills/P Carnie 20th D Hood/M Cooke 27th R&L Allan
Wednesday Church Opening
2nd D Baird 9th D Davidson 16th M McMurdo 23rd D Drummond 30th D Cameron
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Duties for September
Welcome and Uplift
3rd Team 1 L Allan N Thomson H Brotherston K Hutchon T Berry
10th Team 2 S Bryson M McDonald P Baber M Ewart B Petherick-Kerr
17th Team 3 B Black B Russell C Calder L Gorrie A N Other
24th Team 4 I Dingwall M Stewart M Watt J Mitchell K Paterson
Sunday Beadles
3rd D Pearson 10th J Gorrie 17th A Thom 24th R Allan
Bell Ringers
3rd R Ingle 10th K Walker 17th H Edwards 24th A Hay
Office Hour
7th D Drummond
Sunday Coffee
3rd The Guild 10th J&A Thom 17th L Gorrie/J Walker 24th J Wakeford/L Allan
Wednesday Church Opening
6th J Cassie 13th D Pearson 20th G Stewart 27th I Chalmers
Corstorphine Community Sight Loss Group
As someone who has recently become partially sighted and an RNIB Volunteer, I am looking to reach
out to others with sight loss in the Corstorphine community to form a group who could meet monthly,
for social reasons and to share experiences!
A first meeting has been arranged on Saturday 22nd July, 2-4pm at The Corstorphine Trust and
Heritage Centre in St Margaret’s Park, Corstorphine High Street {next to the putting green}. Entry
is round the back of the building where there is also parking and disabled parking.
I do hope you will join us for some chat, coffee/tea and some home baking. A friend, family member,
guide dog or carer is very welcome too.
If you or someone you know may be interested in joining us, then please get in touch as detailed be-
low.
Hazel Kelly Tel 0789 987 5713 Email [email protected]
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Piano
The piano in the Kirk Loan Hall is now surplus to requirements. It is free to a good home. Please
contact Ramsay Allan for more information (details on back page of magazine).
Advance Notice : Doors Open Day
Saturday 24th September 2017 10am-4pm
This year, the Old Parish is delighted to be taking part once again in Doors Open Day organised
by the Cockburn Association.
The Church will be open on Saturday 24th September from 10am through to 4pm. Stewards will
be required so please think about maybe helping out, even for an hour or so. During the summer
a Rota will be prepared.
No specialist knowledge of the church is required as we have guidance notes for visitors.
Hope you can help.
Donald Baird [email protected] or Tel: 334 7591
Parish Records
Deaths
6th May Moira Walker, The Hermitage, Kinellan Road (Postal)
8th May Douglas Imrie, 22 Craigmount Brae
17th May Olive Burns, Broomhall Loan (ED24)
Weddings
29th April Susan Morton (USA) and Michael Ramsay, Saughton Mains Drive
Officebearers, Elders and Magazine Distributors are asked to note these announcements
and to adjust their records accordingly
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Corstorphine Old Parish Church, Kirk Loan, Edinburgh EH12 8HD
Scottish Charity number: SC016009
Sunday Worship at 10.30am - On the first Sunday of every month there is a short service of Communion at
11.30am except March, June, October and December when there are services of Holy Communion at 8.30am
and 10.30am
Church Office - 2A Corstorphine High Street EH12 7ST. Office Open : Monday-Friday - 8.30am-1pm
Contact details : 334 7864 [email protected]
The Thursday Office Hour - In the Church Office, High Street Hall, on the first Thursday of every month
7.00-8.00pm (except July and August). No appointment necessary.
Church Halls - High Street Hall, 2A Corstorphine High Street EH12 7ST and Kirk Loan Hall, 18 Kirk Loan,
EH12 7HD
"Why?" Over the summer when you are resting and in a thoughtful mood, why don't you consider the fol-
lowing WHY'S and see if you can come up with an answer?
1. If people evolved from apes - WHY are there still apes?
2. WHY is it that no matter what colour bubble bath you use, the bubbles remain white?
3. WHY is it that no plastic bag will ever open from the end you try first?
4. WHY is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off
the table you always manage to knock something else off?
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?
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Old Parish, early 1900’s
Corstorphine High Street around 1928. Both photographs courtesy of the Corstorphine Trust.
Church Contacts
MINISTER Rev. Moira McDonald 476-5893 [email protected] PROBATIONARY MINISTER Allan Morton 07943 816607 [email protected] WORK PLACE CHAPLAIN Rev. Kristina Herbold Ross 07702 863342 [email protected] 01383 510511 ORGANIST AND CHOIRMASTER Dr Archie Ewing 552-3799 [email protected] DMus, FFCM, LTCL, LLCM CHURCH SECRETARY Christine Mill 334-7864 [email protected] SESSION CLERK Alison Edwards 334-5093 [email protected] ASSISTANT SESSION CLERK Ramsay Allan 332-5809 [email protected] TREASURER Alistair Christie 334-4893 [email protected] FABRIC CONVENER Ramsay Allan 332-5809 [email protected] MISSION COMMITTEE CONVENER Carol Christie 334 4893 [email protected] WFO CONVENER Graeme Stewart 339-7718 [email protected]
FINANCE CONVENER Penny Salton 334-2652 [email protected] CHRISTIAN AID CO-ORDINATOR Linda Ingle 444-2395 or 07530 988240 [email protected] PUBLICATIONS DISTRIBUTION ORGANISERS Ken and Rena Ingle 334-9467 [email protected] WEDNESDAY CHURCH OPENING ORGANISER Donald Baird 334-7591 [email protected]
ROLL KEEPER Marlene Pearson 538-5592 [email protected] GIFT AID CONVENER Linda Gorrie 339 3687 [email protected] SUNDAY CLUB LEADER & MAGAZINE EDITOR David Drummond 334 -5741 [email protected] SAFEGUARDING OFFICER Liz Allan 332-5809 [email protected] PRESBYTERY ELDER John Hartil 476- 9761 [email protected] REPRESENTATIVE TO CORSTORPHINE CHURCHES EXECUTIVE MEMBER Jane Walker 539-1080 [email protected]
WORSHIP COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE Betty Black 538-0373 MANAGING CO-ORDINATOR THE GUILD BOYS BRIGADE (CAPTAIN) Kevin Aitchison 334-7731 [email protected] GIRL GUIDES Joanne Newby 467-5900 [email protected]
RAINBOWS Debbie Scott 622-0487 [email protected] BROWNIE GUIDES (Unit Leader) Fiona Blair 538-0371 [email protected] FRIENDLY HOUR Margaret Borthwick 334-9217 FRESHSTART LEADER Jane Walker 539 1080 [email protected]
