St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church

All are very welcome at St Saviours. We will soon be delivering flyers around Bridge of Allan.

We are looking forward to welcoming Tom Houston to St Saviours on the 20th September.
Tickets are available now.

Tomorrow morning at 7:40am our Rector Aaron will be giving a live reflection titled A summer to
Remember.

BBC Radio 2 - Good Morning Sunday, Nihal Arthanayake sits in Nihal Arthanayake is joined by Paralympic gold-medal sprinter Libby Clegg.

Today at 11am there will be coffee
and Chat followed by a Midday Meditation at our linked charge St Modoc's Church Douse.
All are welcome to join us in this new initiative.

Welcome to James Gardner, the new convener of the Diocesan Communications Group.

James says:
"Communication is a big part of Mission and Ministry. As disciples of Christ, we are called to spread the good news of Christ to all those we meet. In this modern age, technology such as social media is also used to share positive work. However, other ways of communicating outwards, and within our Diocese, are also just as important. The Diocese Communications Group is here to serve our Diocese in this task of the church. We are called by God to help and support each other, in our collective call to mission and to be followers of Christ."
"Our purpose as a group is to strengthen communication not just for Diocesan Officers, Committees, and Boards, but also for you in your local context. We want to make it easier for you to share the great missional work that is happening in your communities. Your active participation is crucial in this process."

Please read the full text of James' message, which is on the diocesan website:
https://standrews.anglican.org/uncategorized/message-from-the-convenor-of-the-diocesan-communications-group/

Replacing the postponed car boot sale on August 31st, we’re having a garage sale on 14th September, 10.00 - 12.00. Do come for some great bargains!

Our Rector Aaron next month will be taking part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk for Christian aid.
If you would like to support Aaron, you can donate using the just giving link below.

Aaron's fundraiser for Christian Aid Help Aaron Moffat-Jackman raise money to support Christian Aid

A joyful time at coffee after the service at St. Saviour’s this morning. It was Sylvia’s 80th birthday yesterday and we all enjoyed wishing her a very happy birthday and sharing her beautiful cake and fizz. She thanked every one for their good wishes and presents, and explained how she had enjoyed celebrating with her family yesterday and with her Church Family here today.

Our Lay Reader Nick, has donated Gustav the D-day Pigeon to join our collection of peace pigeons in the church. The second photo was taken by Nick this afternoon.

If you haven’t heard Gustav’s story here is a link.

https://theddaystory.com/d-day-in-80-objects/object-80-gustav-the-pigeons-dickin-medal/ #:~:text=That%20pigeon%20was%20Gustav%2C%20a,to%20the%20east%20of%20Portsmouth

This week the Church Music Scotland annual Dunblane Singing break has been taking place. The course includes sung services each day with Choral Evensong taking place this evening at 17:30. The course will close with a Eucharist service tomorrow morning at 10:30. All are welcome to join the delegates of the course at these two services.

On Saturday, our Rector Aaron attended Pride Glasgow and joined the Pride Parade with Missing People. A charity offering a lifeline to whose who are affected by a disappearance, or are for whatever reason maybe thinking of disappearing.

St Saviours is proud to be part of Inclusive Church and is one of the churches in Scotland who are part of the Inclusive Church Network.

All at welcome at St Saviours.

This morning the congregation were warmly welcomed to church by Breagha our Rector Aaron’s cat as they entered the church for our 11am service.

As well as our Church being open 7 days a week, we also have our garden next to the church open at all times of the day.
This is an open community space for anyone to come and visit and have some quiet time of reflection or just to sit and just be.

This morning's Pause for Thought was the final one from our Rector Aaron for a little bit. Listen to Aaron's Pause for Thought on BBC Sounds.

Pause For Thought - Aaron Moffat-Jackman: "She needed my presence, not my solutions." - BBC Sounds Aaron Moffat-Jackman on this week's theme 'Learning To Listen'.

Yesterday's Pause for Thought - My Summer Plans by our Rector Rev Aaron Moffat-Jackman

Pause For Thought - Aaron Moffat-Jackman - BBC Sounds Aaron Moffat-Jackman on this week’s theme "My Summer Plans".

A wonderful article on our Peace Pigeons and joint Service for Peace. A brilliant community initiative with our friends at Bridge of Allan Parish Church.

On Sunday morning after the 11am Service we held our annual garden party. Thank you to our Young Church team and others who supported organising and co-ordinating the garden party.

St.Mary’s Episcopal Primary and Nursery School have asked if they could post the below to our page. - St.Mary’s Episcopal Primary and Nursery School is a denominational school in Dunblane. With around 50 children, the school has a unique setting to offer all ages of primary pupils.
Both the school and nursery have places available starting immediately. Please either contact the school or go onto their website for more info.

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Some photos from this evenings Service for Peace.

A reminder of the Service for Peace this evening at 6pm

Service for Peace tomorrow evening!
Wednesday, 19th June at 6pm.
This service will be co-led by Rev Aaron Moffat-Jackman from St Saviours and Dan Harper from Bridge of Allan Parish Church.
It is being held in response to the ongoing war and conflict around the world, providing our community in Bridge of Allan with an opportunity to come together and offer prayers for peace during these challenging times.

All are welcome!

Our Rector Aaron was on Pause for Thought this morning on Radio 2. “Be someone worth looking up to”
Catch up on Pause for Thought now on BBC Sounds.

BBC Radio 2 - Pause For Thought, Aaron Moffat-Jackman: "Be someone worth looking up to" Aaron Moffat-Jackman on this week's theme 'My Father Figure'.

Today it is Picnic in the Park in Bridge of Allan. Come and visit the St Saviours tent. We are looking forward to seeing you there.

Pam and Brian looking happy to receive a lovely bouquet of flowers from the folk who attend the Friday Carpet Bowling sessions. Everyone who attends has a great time and just wanted to show their appreciation to Pam and Brian for organising this weekly event.
Bowling is now taking a summer break but will hopefully resume in the Autumn. We will let you know when it’s running again on this site and in the St.Saviours pew sheets.

The Young Adults Group enjoyed a walk up Drumyat this evening.

The Young Adults group held their summer term outing this afternoon to the Perth Museum and were joined by members of the Conerstone Young Adults Group based at St Paul’s Cathedral, Diocese of Brechin, Dundee.

The visit started with a visit to the Stone of Destiny followed by the Unicorn exhibition.
After some well deserved food the group wondered down to the river on the way back to the train station and saw something unusual.

Can you spot the dog in the group photo?

Service for Peace
Wednesday, 19th June at 6pm.
This service will be co-led by Rev Aaron Moffat-Jackman from St Saviours and Dan Harper from Bridge of Allan Parish Church.
It is being held in response to the ongoing war and conflict around the world, providing our community in Bridge of Allan with an opportunity to come together and offer prayers for peace during these challenging times.

All are welcome!