Lenten Bible Studies
International Presbytery
Lent to Pentecost Bible Studies - Join Us!
Come and share in Bible Studies with friends from across the International Presbytery.
This study follows the words of Simeon as they unfold through the life, death, and resurrection of Christ. From the promise of light for the nations to the piercing sorrow of the cross and the hope of new life, we trace how God’s salvation is revealed step by step.
Together, we reflect and prepare our hearts to walk the Lenten journey with deeper understanding and faith.
We will meet (via Zoom) on Mondays 23 February, 9 and 23 March, 13, 27 April, and 11 May 19.30-20.30 for an hour of reflection, conversation, and fellowship as we prepare for Easter and Pentecost.
All are welcome!
Contact to sign up and to get the Zoom link: Christine Colliar ccolliar@churchofscotland.org.uk
Writing Prayer poems
for Lent 2026
Five years ago, Rev. Irene Bom wrote a series of prayer poems for Lent, inspired by the psalms set for Sunday worship in the Lectionary. Irene plans to write a new series of prayer poems, based on the psalms for Lent 2026, and invites others to join her.
The psalms for the Sundays in Lent 2026:
22 Feb
Psalm 32
1 March
Psalm 121
8 March
Psalm 95
15 March
Psalm 23
22 March
Psalm 130
29 March
Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
Each week we will reflect on the psalm as a whole and then select a verse that resonates with us personally to use as inspiration for our prayer poem - a prayer that incorporates poetic devices. For examples and information about writing prayer poems, you will find links here:
https://www.irenebom.com/prayer_matters/index/
If you would like to take part in this reflective creative writing project, send an email to ibom@churchofscotland.org.uk , preferably before 15 February.
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Scots Kirk Lausanne hosts live stream discussion with Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin
Scots Kirk Lausanne has invited Rami Elhanan and Bassam Aramin from the Parents Circle & Family Forum to come and speak. They are two fathers, an Israeli and a Palestinian, who are grieving the loss of their daughters to the Is/Pal conflict and work together for creating peace in their homeland. They and the 700+ other families in PCFF choose everyday to not seek revenge, but to seek understanding and peace in efforts to save other parents from experiencing what they have experienced.
Each one tells their story and then the floor is open for the listeners to ask questions. It lasts about 1hour+ depending on the number of questions. Please use the QR to register.
Chalmers Lecture Series
The Chalmers Lectures series for 2024 will feature six online lectures, three delivered by Rev Professor John Swinton and three delivered by Dr Katie Cross both from Aberdeen University. Both theologians are looking at this subject from very different perspectives. There will also be a hybrid event (online and in-person) which will be a dialogue between the two theologians with Rev Professor Alison Jack facilitating the event and hosting a Question and Answer session at the end of the conversation.
Dr Katie Cross – 15, 17 and 29 October 2024 – online (7 to 8.30 pm)
Rev Professor John Swinton – 28 November, 3 and 5 December 2024 – online (7 to 8.30 pm)
Hybrid event in Aberdeen with Rev Professor Alison Jack facilitating a dialogue with the two lecturers plus a Question and Answer session – 9 December 2024 (7 to 8.30 pm) – King's College Conference Centre
Book your space for online here: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/chalmerslectures2024
Thy Kingdom Come Prayer Movement
Join us at the closing of the prayer festival
THY KINGDOM COME
with an online Zoom event this Pentecost.
ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83260137704?pwd=OFFOcG9mdWVVNjZrQ2lRTURZMitnQT09
Thy Kingdom Come Prayer Movement
Join us for the opening of the prayer festival
THY KINGDOM COME
for a Zoom Event this Ascension
Thy Kingdom Come (TKC) is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray from Ascension to Pentecost for more people to come to know Jesus.
ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87990684025?pwd=UUVXTEcrb0wrOTgycFN6djVoQ2kxZz09
Join in the prayer initiative with TKC at: https://www.thykingdomcome.global/
Meeting of the International Presbytery
This is the second in-person meeting of the members of the Presbytery of International Charges in 2023. We are being hosted by the congregation of the Scots International Church in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.