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THEMES, TOPICS AND STRATEGIES
Annual themes
Annual themes were introduced to encourage guilds to plan
their programmes more effectively. These imaginative resources
were introduced in the 1950s to give a focus for guilds
but are sufficiently broad to allow for imaginative planning.
The theme for 2008 to 2009 is He
restores my soul. The theme for 2007 to 2008 was
Think on these things.
Topics
Topics were a later introduction. They offer a chance
to explore a particular issue of current concern, possibly
leading to some local action. The topic for 2008 to 2009
is Let's talk about... the search
for spirituality. The topic for 2007 to 2008 was
Let's talk about...learning through life.
Resource material for each theme and topic is prepared
and circulated before each new session and training
days are offered to help local leadership teams use
the theme and address the topic in their local groups.
Additional material and notes for speakers are available
on the extranet area.
Strategies
From 2006 to 2009, the work, worship and focus of the
Guild will fall under the strategy, Let's
Live: body, mind and soul.
All six of the current projects supported by Guild
members relate to the theme of the three-year strategy.
They are:
- Borderline - Supporting Homeless Scots: London
- Christian Aid - Action for the Adivasi: Bangladesh
- CrossReach - Beyond the Blues: the Bluebell Project
- Leprosy Mission Scotland - Walking in the Light:
Nigeria
- Lydia Project - Miriam: Changing the world together:
Eastern Europe
- Scottish Love in Action - Touching the Untouchables:
India
Click here for full
information on these projects.
Guild groups are free to choose to support any or all
of these projects, both prayerfully and financially,
while at the same time deepening their understanding
of the underlying issues presented by each project.
Guild projects have often been at the leading edge of
the Church's work - addressing issues such as drugs,
prostitution and AIDS, as well as support for training
and initiatives for young people. Since 1997 the Guild
has supported 18 projects and raised more than £2
million.
Want to know more?
For further information about our themes, topics and projects
visit our contacts page
to find out how to get in touch with Fiona Punton, information
officer.
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