Guild resources
- Action pack
- Events and training days
- Resources for meetings
- Handy links
- Resources about domestic abuse
- Guild logo
- Initiative fund
- Guild merchandise and other resources
Action pack
The action pack is a handy PowerPoint presentation which provides information on the Guild.
Events and training days
For more information and resources about these, contact Fiona Punton, the Guild information officer, at fpunton@cofscotland.org.uk.
Theme and Topic Day
The Guild's training days are run annually to help encourage local leaders and to provide them with assistance and ideas to promote the Guild's current theme.
Project Co-ordinators' Conference
This conference is run annually for Presbyterial Council Project co-ordinators to bring them up to date with progress of the Guild projects and provide them with new information and material with which to promote them.
Educational Representatives' Conference
This conference is run to help and inspire Guild 'ed reps' in their role.
Council Conveners' Conference
This conference provides an opportunity for presbyterial council conveners to meet together and exchange ideas. A valuable chance to keep up to date with all that's happening in the Guild.
The Guild Annual Meeting
The Guild Annual Meeting 2010 will be held in September.
Guild Week
This annual event in the Guild calendar aims to inspire local Guilds to promote the work of the organisation throughout their communities. Contact us about our resources for previous years which include information, news and suggestions.
Resources for Guild meetings
List of speakers
- List of speakers - suggestions for speakers at a Guild meeting
Dedication service
At the beginning of each new session it is common for Guilds to hold a service of re-dedication. The complete service can be downloaded here.
Theme guide 2009 to 2012 speakers' notes
The following are handy notes and guidelines to give to speakers who are invited to talk about our themes. Additional, supplementary material is also available. Please contact Fiona Punton, information officer, at fpunton@cofscotland.org.uk for more details.
Handy links
The Guild's work, and the themes and topics it looks at each year, often brings it into contact with many issues and organisations. Below is a list of handy links to these organisations, which you may find useful.
- Scottish Women's Convention www.scotland.gov.uk/The Guild has a seat on the newly-established steering group of the Scottish Women's Convention. Lorna Paterson, former Guild general secretary, was appointed its first chair. One of its first tasks was to provide comments on the Stringer Report into Improving the position of women in Scotland. The Guild is closely involved with all the work of the SWC - currently also the chair of its Violence against Women group. SWC policy groups are open to all who are interested. Find out more via this link.
- Arms Control www.controlarms.org/ Reflecting the Guilds continuing and long-standing concern with violence against women, this is a joint initiative by Amnesty International; the International Network on Small Arms (IANSA) and Oxfam, this website enables you to join in the call for a global reduction in the arms trade.
- On the wings of a dove www.sites.ecosse.net As part of the Decade to Overcome Violence, On the wings of a dove is a worldwide campaign initiated by the World Council of Churches (WCC) to engage people in developing practical and pastoral responses to overcome violence against women and children. WCC material is available at this site, and Guild resources will be available here shortly.
- National Commission for Social Care www.nationalcommissionforsocialcare.orgAn inter church group representing major Christian churches and organisations in Scotland has produced an information and training pack to raise awareness on issues of domestic abuse. By using this link, you will be able to download No Exceptions, a faith perspective on the Myths and Realities of Domestic Abuse.
- BBCi Religion and Ethics www.bbc.co.uk/religionA previously recommended resource in our theme guide, Dare to Care with Courage, this site offers views on religion as it relates to everyday life.
- Care for the family www.care-for-the-family.org.uk/ the Christian organisation, which, among other things, has undergone an analysis of marriage called Staying Together.
- Christian Aid Scotland www.christian-aid.org.uk
- Church Net www.churchnet.org.uk A Christian website with useful resources
- Friends of Murambinda Hospital, Zimbabwe www.fmh.org.uk An organisation supported by Mary Miller, which provides practical help and support for those affected by the spread of poverty and disease.
- Hunger Site ww.thehungersite.com An interesting way to help donate money to a worthy cause with just a click of your mouse.
- Mediawatch UK www.mediawatchuk.org/ Mediawatch UK provides an independent voice for those concerned about issues of taste and decency in the media.
- Netherbow www.storytellingcentre.org.uk The Church of Scotland's storytelling centre, with useful ScriptAid material.
- Princess Royal Trust for Carers www.carers.org/
- Scottish Centre for Non-Violence, Dunblane www.nonviolence-scotland.org.uk
- Scottish Churches' Parliamentary Office www.actsparl.org
- Scottish Government www.scotland.gov.uk/HomeKeep up-to-date with news and consultation documents from the Scottish Parliament.
- World Day of Prayer www.wdpscotland.org.uk The World Day of Prayer for 2010 has been written by Christians in Cameroon. It will take place on Friday 5 March 2010.
Resources about domestic abuse
No exceptions - a faith perspective on the myths and realities of domestic abuse
An inter church group representing major Christian churches and organisations in Scotland has produced an information and training pack to raise awareness on issues of domestic abuse. Visit their website at www.nationalcommissionforsocialcare.org
What is this place? - six Bible studies exploring issues around violence against women
Produced by Churches Together in England and priced £4 this set of six Bible studies is an invaluable addition to your resource library. Please contact Fiona Punton, information officer, at fpunton@cofscotland.org.uk for further details.
Guild logo
A copy of the Guild logo is available to enhance your group or church's publicity material. Contact Fiona Punton, information officer, at fpunton@cofscotland.org.uk.
Initiative Fund
Guild merchandise and resources
Guild merchandise is available to order. For further details of items and current availability, please email the Guild at guild@cofscotland.org.uk.