A New Members’ Class will run during the month of March. 
If you are interested in coming along, please speak to the Minister, Valerie Allen.
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Arbroath Calendar 2013
For a number of years the Old & Abbey has published an Arbroath calendar composed of images of the town and surrounding area and submitted by keen, local photographers. We are now seeking possible entries for inclusion in the 2013 edition of the calendar. If you have suitable digital pictures that you would like to have considered, please send or deliver them to the church office by 30th March.
Eco Congregation Scotland – January ENews
The latest ENews bulletin is now available. This can be do
wnloaded as a PDF file from: http://gh.cm/z5aDnK
A Beach Clean!
The next beach clean will take place on Sunday 29th January at 2.15pm. Please meet at 
the West Links. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Remember to bring gloves. Juice and biscuits will be provided.
Beach cleans are good fun! They are a good way of caring for God’s beautiful creation. Why not come along and try one?
Winter 2012 Edition of Eco Newsletter
The Winter 2012 Edition of the Old & Abbey Eco Newsletter is now available. It can be viewed or downloaded from the link on the ‘Eco News’ page.
Services for Advent and Christmas
Sunday 18th December at 11am in the Church
The service for the fourth Sunday in Advent will be led by the children of the Sunday School.
Sunday 18th December at 2pm in the Church
The Service of Quiet and Reflection is for those who would like to take some quiet time amid the busyness of this season; to take some time to reflect on the true meaning if Christmas; or to take some time to remember those who are no longer present with us. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Gallery,
Wednesday 21st December at 7pm in the Small Hall
Midweek worship in the Small Hall followed by the opportunity to walk a short Advent Labyrinth.
Saturday 24th December at 6.30pm in the Church
The Christmas Eve Family Service is an informal worship of music, readings and a special Christmas story for all ages.
Saturday 24th December at 11.15pm in the Church
The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service is a Watchnight Service of lessons and carols in the atmospheric candlelit church.
Sunday 25th December at 10.30am in the Church
A Christmas Day Service for all ages. A short service giving thanks for the birth of Jesus, including an informal celebration of the Lord’s Supper (a common cup and loaf will be used) around the Communion table. The service will be followed with mulled wine and mince pies.
Sunday 1st January at 11am in the New Hall
A special service to welcome the New Year.
Sunday 8th January at 11am in the Church
Epiphany Sunday. Come and receive your star gift!
You do not have to be a church member to attend these services – we would love to see all of you - you will be made very welcome!
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Advent and Christmas Offerings
As in previous years our Advent and Christmas offerings will be split between two organisations, one overseas and one Scottish.
Women’s Aid
Domestic abuse, as one aspect of violence against women, is a major social issue and 
knows no boundaries. Domestic abuse is about coercive control and can include destructive criticism and verbal abuse, physical abuse, pressure tactics (eg withholding – or threatening to withhold – money), taking the children away, lying to family/friends – all of which are part of the control the abuser exerts. Women’s Aid seeks to provide shelter for abused women and to educate all of us about the rampant nature of this issue and how it can be prevented.
Domestic abuse is a major problem right here in Arbroath, affecting women from all walks of life, including the church. We can help those affected by supporting Women’s Aid and their vital work.
The Vine Trust
We are looking to continue our support of the Scottish-based Vine Trust whose work with street boys in Peru is transforming hundreds of boys’ lives. Previously we have helped to partially fund the building of a dormitory in Kusi, high up in the Andean mountains – a new home for the boys and a place of safety and refuge well away from the horror of life on the streets of Lima.
Our aim is to raise £2500. You can use the Advent calendar available on 27th November or you can just make a donation. Offerings will be taken for these two organisations at all Christmas services.
Please take time to read the ‘Women’s Stories of Abuse’ and ‘Carlitos’ Story’ in the recent Church Magazine available by clicking Dec-Feb Church Magazine
Diary Dates
Ladyloan PS Christmas Service will be held in the Old & Abbey on Tuesday 20th December at 2pm. All members and friends are warmly invited to join with the children for this special service planned by the P1 – P3 classes.
Ash Wednesday – 22nd February 2012. Please join us for a special Midweek worship marking the beginning of Lent.
Take a Step in 2012
Check out the ‘Mission Workgroup’ page to find out what’s happening with Fairtrade in 2012.
Blythswood Shoebox Appeal
164 filled boxes and a cheque for £50 were handed over to Blythswood on 8th November. These will be delivered to families in Eastern Europe prior to Christmas. Many thanks to everyone who donated gifts and to those who helped to pack the boxes.