SUNDAYS @ 9.30AM
SUNDAYS @ 11.30AM
SUNDAYS @ 6.30PM
Crèche (age 0-1), Little Stars (age 2), Sparklers (age 3-P1), Sunday Club (P2-P7) and Youth Church (S1-S3) meet during this service.
Lunch for students after the service during term time.
CCY @ 5pm—Food and Bible study for S4-S6, meets before the evening service in a local home.
Please stay for tea and coffee after the service.
Please stay for tea and coffee after the service.
Please stay for tea and coffee after the service.
ROMANS 1-8: CONFIDENCE IN THE GOSPEL
13 AUG 20 AUG
ROMANS 1-8: CONFIDENCE IN THE GOSPEL
10.30AM SERVICE
Introduction to Romans
Why God is right to be angry with us Rom 1:18-32
20 AUG
13 AUG
Rom 1:1-17
Betrayal and compassion
Psalm 41
RUTH: UNDER THE WINGS OF GOD
Why God is right to be angry with us Rom 1:18-32
20 AUG
Returning to the Lord
Ruth 1
Experiencing God’s grace
Ruth 2
27 AUG
Even good, religious people need the gospel Rom 2:1-3:8
27 AUG
Even good, religious people need the gospel Rom 2:1-3:8
27 AUG
3 SEP*
Everyone needs the gospel
Rom 3:9-20
3 SEP*
Everyone needs the gospel
Rom 3:9-20
3 SEP
Strategic godliness
Ruth 3
10 SEP
The heart of the gospel
Rom 3:21-26
10 SEP
Redemption
Ruth 4
17 SEP
No room for boasting
Rom 3:27-4:25
17 SEP
The big picture
24 SEP
At peace with God
1 OCT
A new humanity
8 OCT
Sin’s slavery broken
Rom 3:21-26
10 SEP
The heart of the gospel
Rom 3:27-4:25
17 SEP
No room for boasting
Rom 5:1-11
24 SEP
At peace with God
Rom 5:12-21
1 OCT
A new humanity
Rom 6:1-7:6
8 OCT
Sin’s slavery broken
MATT. 11-12: A DIVIDED RESPONSE TO JESUS’ KINGSHIP
PSALMS 1-2: WANT THE BEST LIFE?
Rom 5:1-11
24 SEP
Rejection and judgement
Rom 5:12-21
1 OCT*
Revelation and rest
Rom 6:1-7:6
8 OCT
Something greater than the temple
15 OCT
Are you for Jesus or against him? Matt 12:22-37
22 OCT
Signs of a relationship
Matt 12:1-21
To whom will you listen?
Psalm 1
15 OCT
To whom will you listen?
Psalm 1
22 OCT
What will you do with Jesus?
Psalm 2
22 OCT
What will you do with Jesus?
Psalm 2
ROMANS 1-8: CONFIDENCE IN THE GOSPEL Warfare with sin
5 NOV*
Saved from sin
Matt 11:25-30
PSALMS 1-2: WANT THE BEST LIFE?
15 OCT
29 OCT
Matt 11:1-24
MATT. 13: KINGDOM GROWTH AMIDST REJECTION
ROMANS 1-8: CONFIDENCE IN THE GOSPEL Rom 7:7-24
29 OCT
Warfare with sin
Rom 8:1-13
5 NOV*
Saved from sin
Matt 12:38-50
Rom 7:7-24 Rom 8:1-13
29 OCT
The advance of the Kingdom
Matt 13:1-23
5 NOV
The division of the Kingdom
Matt 13:24-43
12 NOV
The treasure of the Kingdom
Matt 13:44-58
1 CORINTHIANS: TRUE SPIRITUALITY
1 CORINTHIANS: TRUE SPIRITUALITY
12 NOV+
1 Corinthians (1)
12 NOV+
1 Corinthians (1)
GOD AND SEX, MARRIAGE AND SINGLENESS
19 NOV
1 Corinthians (2)
19 NOV
1 Corinthians (2)
19 NOV
Gender and sex
Gen 2:15-25; 1 Cor 11:3-16
1 Corinthians (3)
26 NOV
Marriage
Gen 2:18-25; Eph 5:21-33
3 DEC*
Singleness
26 NOV
1 Corinthians (3)
26 NOV
ADVENT: SONGS FOR A SAVIOUR’S BIRTH
ADVENT: SONGS FOR A SAVIOUR’S BIRTH
1 Cor 7:25-40
3 DEC
Joy for the hearers
Luke 1:39-45
3 DEC
Joy for the hearers
Luke 1:39-45
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICES
10 DEC
Joy for the humble
Luke 1:46-55
10 DEC
Joy for the humble
Luke 1:46-55
10 DEC
Service of lessons and carols
17 DEC
Joy for the helpless
Luke 1:57-79
17 DEC
Joy for the helpless
Luke 1:57-79
17 DEC
Service of lessons and carols
24 DEC
10.30AM SERVICE
All-age family Christmas service
24 DEC, 4PM
Christingle Service
25 DEC
10.30AM SERVICE
Christmas Day service
24 DEC, 11.15PM
Watchnight Service
WEEKLY AT CHALMERS
EVENTS THIS TERM
SMALL GROUPS (weekly Bible study and prayer)
GUEST EVENTS: CHRISTMAS SERVICES
Focus for undergraduates : Tuesdays, 6.45-9.15pm (in the church)
DATE TBC Turning on Christmas lights
Cord for postgraduates and young workers : Tuesdays, 6.45-9.15pm (in the church)
6.30pm
House Groups : House Groups meet in homes around the city. Most meet on Tuesday evenings but there are groups on Wednesdays and Thursdays too.
4pm
Ladies’ Bible Study : fortnightly on Fridays, 9.1510.30am (in the church, with crèche) Monday Afternoon Bible Study : fortnightly on Monday afternoons PRAYING TOGETHER Chalmers Prayer Meeting (CPM) : monthly on Tuesdays from 7-9pm, starting with a meal Dates this term: 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 10 Oct, 7 Nov, 5 Dec Sunday Prayer Focus : there is a chance to pray together every Sunday at 9am, 11am and 6pm, before each of the services. On the last Sunday of the month there is a longer evening prayer time, starting at 5.30pm INVESTIGATING CHRISTIANITY : Through the year there are regular opportunities to find out more about Christianity by reading Mark’s Gospel with a Christian. Mondays, 7.30-9pm from 2nd October (in the church) ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASS : 9.30-11am on Wednesdays (in the church)
BABY & TODDLER : 10-11.30am on Tuesdays (in St Columba’s Halls, Upper Gray Street) SENIORS’ LUNCH FELLOWSHIP : 12-2pm monthly in the church. Dates for this term: 31 Aug, 28 Sep, 26 Oct, 30 Nov, 14 Dec IMPACT YOUTH GROUP : weekly for S1-S3 7.30-9pm on Fridays (in the church)
10,17 DEC 16 DEC 20 DEC
Candlelit service of lessons and carols Shoppers’ carol service Contemporary carol service
8pm 24 DEC
All age family carol service
10.30am 24 DEC
Christingle service
4pm
24 DEC
Watchnight service
11.15pm
TERMCARD AUTUMN 2017
WELCOME LUNCH Lunches for people who are new to Chalmers 27 AUG
Norman and Ruth Martin’s home
3 SEP
Sheila Skedd’s home
10 SEP, 1 OCT Robin and Sally’s home
CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS 22 AUG
Ordination of Roger Day
23 OCT
Men’s curry night
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NETWORK EVENTS 29 AUG
Cord BBQ at Robin & Sally’s home
22-24 SEP Weekend away for S4-S6 8 OCT
Puddings for students (after the evening service at Robin & Sally’s home)
10-12 NOV Weekend away for postgrads and young workers
Office Contact: 67 Ratcliffe Terrace, Edinburgh, EH9 1SU 0131 667 9062
[email protected] CONFERENCES 7 OCT
Scottish Women’s Bible Convention
Chalmers Church Edinburgh is incorporated as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation; Scottish Charity Number SC044674
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