This week

Sun 1st Dec – 10am service in Udny Green led by Alicia Forsyth
Mon 2nd – 10am Discovery and prayer group. All welcome
Tues 3rd – 10am mainly music
Wed 4th – 9.30am Kirk Café
Wed 4th – Good Companions Christmas lunch, Pitmedden Hall

Future events
Wed 11th – 1.30pm Craft, Chat & Charity
Wed 11th – 7.30pm Guild
Sat 14th Dec – Big Breakfast – NOTE DATE CHANGE
Sun 15th – 10am Sunday Club Nativity Service
Sun 22nd – 6pm Community carol singing, Udny Green
Sun 22nd – 7pm Nine Lessons and Carols, Guild
Tues 24th – 6.30pm Family service
Tues 24th – 11.30pm Watchnight service
Wed 25th – 10am Christmas day service, Udny Green

The venue will be Pitmedden Church unless stated otherwise

Quote for the week:
Being a ‘Mender’, an activist for an inclusive society, is a spiritual discipline… t he spirituality of turbulent times. Working to alleviate suffering is the way we practice our faith. We try not to act from anger or fear. We act because, in this life we have been given, we believe we can help make things better. Acting out of compassion to lessen suffering and improve the lives of others is the way we celebrate the Spirit. Each of our acts, however small, brings us joy, satisfaction and power.
Sharif Abdullah

A new initiative started by Sally Magnusson - Playlist for life – is hoping to set up locally. Several churches are involved in a pilot program, and with 1 or 2 volunteers, we could join in. It uses music to engage and involve those with dementia. Training is provided and the commitment is possibly one evening a month. See your elder for information

The church magazine is now part of the Pitmedden News. Articles should be sent to pitmeddennews@hotmail.com by 9th May. Pitmedden News is distributed to the villages and will be available in the shops and churches.
Any elders wishing to distribute to rural homes can get extra copies from Catriona.