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Scots want to "reconnect with faith"
Archbishop of York and Cardinal
O'Brien back the National Gathering
A minister has called on 10,000 Christians to
change the image of the church in Scotland at
next weekend’s National Gathering.
This is the first time the Church of Scotland
has ventured into a "T in the Park"
type of event for the whole country. Music, dance,
art and "food for thought" will be the
order of the day.
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Rev. Albert Bogle, minister of St. Andrew's Church
in Bo'ness, heads up the project, and he believes the
event will be the perfect example to show the church
is alive and relevant to modern day life in Scotland.
"It seems to me that there is a holy discontent
within the nation, people today are looking for more.
" But not just in monetary terms, they're looking
for purpose, inspiration and above all to reconnect
with faith that is relevant for everyday life."
The National Gathering is being held at the Royal Highland
Showground in Ingliston, and a number of high profile
church leaders have already added their support, including
the Moderator of the General Assembly and Cardinal Keith
O'Brien.
On Sunday morning the Archbishop of York, Dr. John Sentamu,
who has openly called for the removal of Robert Mugabe
from Zimbabwe, will be a keynote speaker.
Rev. Bogle invites everyone to join the celebrations:
" There is a big welcome waiting to the whole of
Scotland to get connected with a church without walls."
Ends.
Note to Editors
For further information, please contact Rev. Albert Bogle in the first instance, on 07715374557 or email albertbogle@mac.com.
nr/27/04/2008
Friday 18, April 2008
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