Upcoming Events

Probationers Gathering

6th - 8th September 2010

" I think this timeout should be required for all Probationers and their Spouses"

"It has been too quick. It has been fantastic, extremely worthwhile and very enjoyable"

Recent feedback has encouraged us to continue and develop the Probationers and Spouses gatherings at Crieff Hydro. The idea for the gatherings originated some years ago at Carberry Tower.

Rutherford House is now taking the idea forward again and inviting  ministers and their spouses to the third gathering in the delightful surroundings of Crieff Hydro Hotel. The aim is very simple – to prepare ministers and their spouses, together, for the challenges of parish ministry.

Some Objectives: 

Recreation and enjoyment together

A forum for sharing hopes, concerns and fears

Strengthening of relationships for some of the stresses and demands to come.

Some topics covered

"Knowing your strengths and weaknesses and that you don't need to be somebody you are not"

"Keeping Ministry monsters like workaholism at bay"

"Preparing for the unexpected challenges, demands and crises of manse life"

"Looking forward with hope and expectation to a glorious adventure"

Numbers are restricted – please register as soon as possible. With confirmation you will receive details of a grant of £80 available from Rutherford House and details of accommodation at Crieff which you are asked to book directly through their sales department.

The facilitators are

Rev Neil and Dorothy Urquhart – Fullarton Church,  Irvine,  Ayrshire

Rev Terry and Graham Taylor – Broxburn Church, Broxburn, West Lothian

[ Register Online ]

Building Healthy Churches

9 week course starting 20th September 2010

The purpose of the course is to cover relevant topics for church leaders that will help inspire and equip them for serving the church in Scotland. Seminars will be held on Monday evenings from 6.30pm to 8.30pm starting 20th September with a 2 week mid term break. The cost of the course including all materials is £90 per person. Though it is not a requirement we encourage you to bring a leader or two from your church, as well. You will find additional information in the Summer Newsletter available on this web site or contact us at info@rutherfordhouse.org.uk 

Ministers' Gathering

4th - 6th October 2010

A gathering of up to 25 ministers that builds on existing relationships, that sharpens ministries of the Word and that provides practical help and encouragement to ministries. Special guest is Professor Douglas Kelly of Reformed Theological Seminary who will be around to share his insight from years of ministry experience.

Objectives:

- Recreation and fellowship with friends

- Small group workshops and preaching assessments on ministry of Word

- Exploration of the Psalms

- Prayer

- Teaching with practical edge

To discuss the content please contact Rutherford House director Jason Curtis (jcurtis@rutherford house.org.uk). For additional practical information please email events@rutherfordhouse.org.uk 

Accommodation should be booked separately by contacting Crieff Hydro directly. Special rates may be available to Church of Scotland ministers - contact Rutherford House before booking.There is also a £20 event fee payable to Rutherford House. Please use the link below for registration and payment. 

[ Register Online ]

The Edinburgh Bavinck Conference

1st - 2nd September 2010

New College and the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam are holding a two-day symposium on the Dutch Neo-Calvinist theologian Herman Bavinck (1854-1921). Following the pattern of Bavinck's work, the conference will first explore issues related to Bavinck's theology before examining wider cultural and ethical applications of this doctrine.

The contact is James Eglinton  j.p.eglinton@sms.ed.ac.uk

(Please follow the links for extra information and bookings - this event is not administered by Rutherford House)

[ Further Information - Conference Schedule, Accommodation and Booking ]

Holy Relevant - The Fifth Northern Ireland Ministry Assembly 2010

15th - 16th November 2010

Preaching and Pursing Holiness in an Unholy World

The aim of the assembly is to encourage preachers, believing that when the Bible is opened and taught faithfully and relevantly the voice of God is heard in a living and powerful way.

Speakers are Rev Vaughan Roberts, Rector of St Ebbe's, Oxford, and a trustee of the Proclamation Trust, and Dr Bryan Chapell, Professor of Practical Theology at Covenant Theological Seminary, St Louis, Missouri.

[ The Assembly Website - additional information ]