Peterculter Church

HOPEFULLY by now work has begun on our kitchen refurbishment. This means that some of our facilities are out of action until approximately the end of October although our halls will still be in use. Unfortunately, we will be suspending our regular coffee mornings during the work. This major project is a much-needed improvement to our facilities and will see

• the walls of the present kitchen area completely stripped back and rebuilt,

• the roof replaced,

• new windows installed and

• much needed modern equipment built in.

The whole area will be entirely transformed and this will complete the refurbishment of our premises, which began in 2001 when the church hall and toilets were all upgraded.

Naturally, we will have to fund raise to cover a substantial proportion of refurbishment costs and we are holding a Gift Weekend to support the community church on 17th and 18th September to help with this effort. Keep a look out in the local press for news of the opening celebrations.

In June our choir took part in a sponsored sing to raise funds for the Anthony Nolan Trust. This event was a great success. Many thanks to generous Culter folk and their friends who raised £1,449.50 for this very important charity.

In September we are starting a series of Adult Christian Education courses which will be held during the 2005/6 session. These are short courses, run for one evening a week over a four week period and are open to everyone. Each evening follows a similar format. A talk is followed by a cup of tea or coffee and an informal and stimulating discussion. The first of these courses begins on lst September at 7.30 pm and is an "Introduction to Other World Religions" which will look at Judaism, Buddhism, Islam and other faiths. Please contact the minister Rev John Ferguson on 01224 735041 if you would like more information.

The MacMillan Coffee Morning, which is usually held in the church premises, will take place this year in the Heritage Hall on Friday 30th September - thanks to the warm hospitality of the Heritage Committee. Please do support this worthwhile event which will take place between l0am and 12 noon on Friday 30th September.

Our regular worship in Peterculter Parish Church continues every Sunday morning at 10.30am and all are very welcome to join us.

Julie Woods Assistant Minister