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...So if you're within reasonable distance of Grangemouth, get tickets and get down there in the coming week. Message me for ticket info. There's not many seats left but we'll fit you in.

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Whether you're a fan of musical theatre or not, you absolutely need to see this show. Not cos I'm in it - that's the last reason to come! But because it is simply stunning. It's probably the best, and certainly the most powerful, piece of theatre I've ever been involved with.
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I'm starting an 8 session course this evening to back up some of the work I'm doing. It's on Listening in Mission. This is one of the opening quotes that has set the scene brilliantly. Always worth remembering this ...

Off to the Scottish Fundraising Conference for a couple of days, where I help look after the conference volunteers as well as learning loads and this year, delivering a session on Faith Based Funding. If you're heading to Glasgow for the conference, come and say hi

#ScotConf25

Be this guy. Get your #tickets for Falkirk Bohemians presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar before it's too late.
The end of October may seem far enough away just now (unless you're rehearsing the show) but you really don't want to miss out. Drop me a message

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Come along for a great night's entertainment - or come every night if you wish! Falkirk Bohemians are live in 8 weeks, 28 Oct to 1 Nov, in Grangemouth, with their production of Jesus Christ Superstar. I'm one of the priests! Message me for tickets or book at www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=F...

Turning 52 Why the number 52 is so important

Some reflections on embracing my new age

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No Wrong Path Its exam results day in Scotland. Here's a summary of my work journey that has gone down many paths!

It's Exam Results day in Scotland. So I'm resharing a blog I wrote last year about this. My prayers are with everyone receiving exam results today that you may see a path forward, short or long term, but forward no matter what those results say.
#NoWrongPath

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Great conversation this morning with a potential client church. Shame the skies aren't blue but still a great looking place.

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Another day, another different church to visit to discuss community engagement and mission planning.

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Awesome work from @fhscreative.bsky.social @dramaqueentait.bsky.social etc in the @falkirkhighschool.bsky.social show tonight. A truly amazing performance on and off the stage. So many talents on show-and not just the dramatic ones. Something for the whole school to be proud of. Here's to next year!

Today's office. Aberdeen and back for £19! Perks of being older than others 😉

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#missionplanning

Today's office. Various laptop based client work today while pretending not to notice that the grass needs cutting

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Back here again today. It's not all glamour though. I'm blitzing through a National Lottery Heritage Fund application form so will be mostly either staring at the laptop or out of the window!

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Another day, another church building! And yes, sadly it's not always blue skies!

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An update about the Friends of Fearn Abbey, the community group established to find a future for the incredible "Lamp of the North" 👇

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Good to see Prof James Dunbar-Naismith's prophetic words, spoken at a 1970s @thecockburn.bsky.social conference, get an airing too.

Today's adventures part 2

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Part one of today's activities, at the @scvo.scot Village Halls Conference at Birnam Arts

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A new series on here, starting with a quote from the amazing Richard Frazer which wonderfully fits with the work I'm blessed to be doing.

Preaching - John 21 / Acts 9 I had the honour of bringing the Bible message at St Cuthbert's Church, Halsall, as part of their Growing Together community engagement weekend that I was supporting.

Last weekend I was at the lovely St Cuthberts Church Halsall. I had the privilege of sharing the Bible Message. Here's a wee blog about it with the audio & transcript. The blog explains all you need to know! www.communitydan.co.uk/post/preachi...
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#CommunityDevelopment

Sticky back velcro ✅
Scissors✅
Multiple laminated sheets ✅
Display board ✅

The joys of preparing for a community display!

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Preaching - Isaiah 58 I had the honour of bringing the Bible message at Life Church Edinburgh, part of Apostolic Church UK. I was invited to their Giving Sunday, which was also preceding a week of prayer and fasting. I f...

I had the privilege of preaching at Life Church Edinburgh yesterday. Here's a wee blog about it including the audio and text of the message if you're interested

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#missiondevelopment
#communitydevelopment

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We have been working away in the background since 2022, on how and when to bring back The Sruighlea Festival.

As we look to take advantage of the May bank holiday weekend, Stirling’s food, drink and live music festival will return on Saturday 2nd May 2026.

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So tomorrow I have the honour of bringing the Bible message at Life Church Edinburgh. I'll be speaking on Isaiah 58 as part of their Giving Sunday. If you're around then pop along. It all starts at 10.30am.

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#ChurchBuildingProject
#communitydevelopment
#missiondevelopment

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One of the many privileges of my work is to truly immerse myself with what a client is doing. With churches, that means attending their services, and sometimes, I get the chance to go one step further.

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Happy St George's Day 😉

Today's base
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Freelance Year in Review 2024/25 Its time for my second full year review of freelance life as a Church and Community Developer. And what a year it has been.

Here's a review of what I've been up to, and where I've been, for work over the last year.

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#MissionPlanning
#Broadcastministry
#freelancelife
#AnnualReview

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See you in a week

So much opportunity is being missed by a very narrow plan. Every effort should be made to keep these buildings as community resources even if the Church of Scotland can't make use of them anymore.