This is Doors Open Weekend. On Saturday, the doors of the Scone Old and Scone New buildings will be open from I pm until 3 pm. Pop in and see the beauty of these sanctuaries and explore both their history and all they are doing today. On Sunday, there is another opportunity to pop into our sanctuaries. At 9.30 am in St Martins and 10.45am in Scone New, Balformo Road, we invite you to join us for worship themed on Doors Open. Crèche facilities are available in Scone at 10.45am and Sunday Club for children. All lasts approx. 30mins. as masks have to be worn. Bring a refreshment, water is best for the voice, if you wish.
Next Week is Harvest Sunday when we welcome you to join us in giving thanks for the harvest and for the strengthening and comfort we have known through difficult times. In line with the National Church Appeal, this year we are having the Harvest Appeal in support of the work being regularly undertaken by the Church locally, nationally and further afield. Harvest Sunday is in the New Kirk.
In the month of October we move to Scone Old, Burnside, and in October we look forward to Baptisms, Confirmations, to the Boys Brigade Service and to Holy Communion. Worship also continues at St Martins at 9.30am.
Short services are held, 25mins – 30mins. Masks are worn. Piano and organ accompany the hymns. We are blessed with our organists. You are welcome to join us. Trace and Protect and Safety Measures we operate.
HARVEST APPEAL. The National Stewardship Committee is encouraging us to a Financial Harvest Appeal. Look out for the letter from the Church Treasurer and Session Clerk, distributed with your Church Magazine and please respond generously. Both National and Local Churches need your support.
LIFE and WORK Magazine. You will find a form to fill in and send off, if you wish to give Life and Work a fresh start. The subscription is £30 for the year or around £13 to access online. We do appreciate that a number who might benefit from this discount do not do online and we will draw this to the attention of Life and Work.
BOOKINGS **** Good to see many of our friends returning! Do book up. New requests are coming in. When making a booking you must adhere to the Church’s regulations and when filling in Test and Protect record all who have attended.
Requests for BAPTISMS, MEMBERSHIP, and to conduct a WEDDINGS – All LIVE!!! Please phone the Manse 551942, if you are interested. If no reply, leave your name and telephone number.
VOLUNTEERS! Please let me know if you would like to offer your whether you are associated with the congregation or not. Telephone 551942.
OUT IN ALL PARTS OF THE PARISH: The visiting of homes and new homes in the coming weeks has commenced. Thank you to all who have visited the new housing and to those about to do so.
SPONSORED WALK. The Treasurer gives thanks for sponsorship money. Some have undertaken their walk already and one family has climbed a Munro. Well done! And thank you! Please work towards supporting and concluding this venture.
Days are a little cooler at the moment. How shall we go about this sponsored walk? Decide how many miles by road you will walk or the Munro you will climb, or how many rounds or quarter rounds of the park you will do or how many times you will walk round your house or flat in a day, then get sponsorship from relatives, neighbours and friends. More information is to be found in the magazine.
Now, do COME, CELEBRATE, RENEW or FIND FAITH in Scone and St Martins. Everyone is welcome and every age. Our aim is to continue to grow the congregation in the coming year. If you would like to know more about joining our fellowship, please phone 01738 551942, and leave your name and telephone number. If using a mobile, be sure to leave your name and number.
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Scone and St Martins Parish Church came into being in June 2010 following a union between Scone Old Parish Church with Scone New Church linked with St Martins Parish Church.
This church serves the villages of Scone, Stormontfield, St Martins, Balbeggie, Guildtown and Wolfhill. There are 2 churches in Scone and one at St Martins. Services are held weekly in Scone and 3 times per month at St Martins, Balbeggie and Guildtown.
The Bible Study Group continues to meet on Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm in CR1 at Balformo Road. All are welcome.
Balformo Road, Scone 
Every First Thursday at Burnside Hall
Every Third Thursday at Balformo Hall
