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Friday, June 24, 2005
[74.1] FROM DRUMCHAPEL IN GLASGOW
Carolyn Smith writes in Reform, the URC magazine, as part of their 'Catch the Vision' process:
"Come with me to Drumchapel – a post-war housing scheme on Glasgow’s edge; a place where, in rich Britain, people live with poverty. Poor housing, bad health, unemployment, low educational attainment, substance abuse and domestic violence all conspire to undermine people’s self-worth and hope for the future.
"It’s not the most comfortable place to be (the minister doesn’t live there by her own uncomfortable choice). But for all the difficulties put in people’s way of fulfilling their potential, there is creativity and purpose and, for many, a sense of pride in being from this part of Glasgow. Today it’s a re-generation area: housing is being demolished and replaced and ... the churches are changing too!
"Six congregations of four denominations, and a family/community project, are covenanted together in a grass-roots-inspired partnership. What is striking, apart from the extraordinary enthusiasm and commitment of those involved, is that the Partnership has strengthened not only relationships between the churches but also relationships between church and community. We’re discovering that ecumenism and mission are related – they work best when done together! Not only that, but we are experiencing the beginnings of what I hope will become an increasing emphasis on lay leadership (for example, the Partnership’s representative Lay Team is a clergy-free zone!).
"Truly, the potential is huge. Local people are finding a voice and renewed purpose. We’re on a journey – we don’t know all the paths we’ll take; we don’t know what the Partnership will look like next year never mind in 10 years time but we’re trying to be ‘a Spirit-blown people’, travelling hopefully, in the company of Jesus Christ – and it’s great! Our witness is becoming the stronger for it – and people are noticing." [More here]
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Carolyn Smith writes in Reform, the URC magazine, as part of their 'Catch the Vision' process:
"Come with me to Drumchapel – a post-war housing scheme on Glasgow’s edge; a place where, in rich Britain, people live with poverty. Poor housing, bad health, unemployment, low educational attainment, substance abuse and domestic violence all conspire to undermine people’s self-worth and hope for the future.
"It’s not the most comfortable place to be (the minister doesn’t live there by her own uncomfortable choice). But for all the difficulties put in people’s way of fulfilling their potential, there is creativity and purpose and, for many, a sense of pride in being from this part of Glasgow. Today it’s a re-generation area: housing is being demolished and replaced and ... the churches are changing too!
"Six congregations of four denominations, and a family/community project, are covenanted together in a grass-roots-inspired partnership. What is striking, apart from the extraordinary enthusiasm and commitment of those involved, is that the Partnership has strengthened not only relationships between the churches but also relationships between church and community. We’re discovering that ecumenism and mission are related – they work best when done together! Not only that, but we are experiencing the beginnings of what I hope will become an increasing emphasis on lay leadership (for example, the Partnership’s representative Lay Team is a clergy-free zone!).
"Truly, the potential is huge. Local people are finding a voice and renewed purpose. We’re on a journey – we don’t know all the paths we’ll take; we don’t know what the Partnership will look like next year never mind in 10 years time but we’re trying to be ‘a Spirit-blown people’, travelling hopefully, in the company of Jesus Christ – and it’s great! Our witness is becoming the stronger for it – and people are noticing." [More here]
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