St Cuthbert's, 5 Lothian Road, EH1 2EP
7:00pm - 9:00pm
God Welcomes All - Church Hymnary Supplement Launch

The Church of Scotland is celebrating the publication of its new hymnary supplement.

God Welcomes All is a collection of over 200 hymns and songs covering contemporary themes such as the climate crisis, ageing and dementia, and migration, in a wide range of styles by well-known writers such as John Bell, Getty Music, Phil Wickham, Fischy Music, and Rend Collective. The event will feature special guests who have songs included in the collection. We will also be forming a choir to help lead singing on the night.

Tickets are free but going quickly, so reserve your place now to join in the singing from your seat or be part of the choir. Bookings via: https://forms.office.com/e/nkc3VYd1i3

Augustine United Church Sanctuary, 41 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL
12.30pm - 2.00pm
Living Generously – stories of abundance from around the Church

Living Generously is a fresh and uplifting publication from the Church of Scotland Stewardship Team, encouraging us to recognise and respond to God's generosity in all areas of our lives. Come along and be inspired by some of the book's contributors as they share how generosity is transforming congregations and communities across Scotland. Discover how this flexible resource can be used by individuals, groups, congregations and new worshipping communities.

Lunch will be provided.

Augustine United Church Studio, 41 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL
12.30pm - 2.00pm (Lunch provided)
Alpha for Youth

How do we empower young people in our churches to share their faith on their terms?

The brand new, Alpha Youth Series creates a space for teenagers to have meaningful conversations about life, faith & purpose.

Come join us to preview this completely updated, high quality and free resource, and learn how it can give youth the confidence to run Alpha and invite their friends to explore faith.

Quaker Meeting House 1^st Floor Hall, 7 Victoria Terrace, EH1 2JL
12.30pm - 2.00pm
Poverty in Scotland – can the Minimum Income Guarantee help?

Come and join us as we discuss an innovative new policy that could help address poverty in Scotland. The General Assembly will be asked to consider a deliverance about Minimum Income Guarantee as part of Tuesday's Faith Action business. This exciting new proposal aims to ensure every household in Scotland has enough to live on through a range of measures. The event will unpack the key elements of the policy, and discuss how it could promote dignity and provide fairer opportunities, making a difference to the lives of people experiencing poverty.

We will be learning from a mixed panel, including experts on the Minimum Income Guarantee, people with lived experience of poverty, and campaigners within the Church. Come to explore and discuss the policy before Tuesday's vote, and discover ways that churches can become involved in advocating for a more fair and just Scotland.

Lunch will be provided. This event is hosted by the Priority Areas team and Public Life and Social Justice Programme Group.

Senate Room, New College, Mound Place, EH1 2LX
12.30pm – 2.00pm
Digital Ministry Drop-In

Rev Ruth Kennedy, Digital Ministries Advisor and minister with Sanctuary First, hosts a drop-in clinic with Neil MacLennan, Sanctus Media and Stu Forsyth, Digital Parish. No appointments needed - this is the place to drop-in over the lunch break and ask things like:

• What is Digital Ministry?
• What is the difference between livestreaming and engagement and how can we get there?
• What equipment is needed?
• What is good digital content and how do we manage it?

It's an open door for support as we grow our Digital Ministries. Free and open to all (no food, just support!).

St Columba's by the Castle, 14 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW
12.30pm – 1.45pm
People and Training Lunch

Come along and meet the People and Training Team and have a bite of lunch!

We're be showing you our new Church of Scotland Learning site, and demonstrating our Towards Ministries strategies. We are also on hand to answer questions on the proposed Apprenticeship Route as outlined in the Faith Action Supplementary Report. You can also find us in the Martin Hall all week during coffee and lunchtime breaks. From Pew to Pulpit, we can help you in your ministry journey, through discernment, our Ascend resources (including study) and much more!

We are here to help, listen and advise.

Online and in the Martin Hall, New College, Mound Place, EH1 2LX
7.00pm - 8.00pm (Online) and 12:30pm to 2pm (Daily in the Martin Hall)
Seeds for Growth

Come and chat with the Seeds for Growth team any lunchtime at the General Assembly. Bring your questions along to the Martin Hall to learn more about Seeds for Growth, how we can resource you and partner together towards new growth. Alternatively, join our online meeting on Monday 20 May, 7pm to 8pm, by dropping us an email at: grants@churchofscotland.org.uk

Augustine United Church Studio, 41 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL
12.30pm - 2.00pm
Cairn Learning Communities - growing a discipling culture

How are we to grow as a Church? Find out how gathering a few church leaderships in a Presbytery for four weekends over two years to grow a culture of discipleship is changing churches across Scotland - and how to get involved in what Cairn and the Faith Action Programme Leadership Team are partnering to deliver: Cairn Learning Communities.

Lunch is on us; we'd love to welcome you. scottm@cairnmovement.com

Quaker Meeting House 1st Floor Hall, 7 Victoria Terrace, EH1 2JL
12.30pm - 2.00pm
General Trustees

The General Trustees invite Commissioners to join them for lunch and a presentation on their work. Information on the different funding streams available to congregations will also be given from representatives of both Historic Environment Scotland and the National Churches Trust.

St Columba's by the Castle, 14 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW
12.30pm – 2.00pm
The Church in the World Today

Come and find out about some of the issues affecting our partners around the world, what is happening in their context, and how it might relate to us in Scotland. Learn from some of the visiting Delegates from our partners in other countries; each telling a unique and different part of the story of the world-wide family of Jesus Christ. How do we play our part in standing alongside our sisters and brothers around the world, and what can we learn from them for us as a church in contemporary Scotland today?

Lunch will be provided.

Greyfriars Kirk, 26A Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QQ
5.30pm
Church Service Society Annual Meeting, Supper and Address: ‘The Life in Liturgy'

John L Bell explores how worship shapes not only belief but discipleship, and asks how far symbol and symbolic actions can aid or impede devotion, and what is the effect of hymn texts whose dominant images celebrate the birth and death of Jesus rather than his ministry. For the Supper, please book by Monday 13 May: dgalbraith@churchofscotland.org.uk (£27.50, pay on the day).

Costa Coffee, 1 Hanover Street, EH2 2DL
5.30pm – 7.00pm
Church of Scotland Evangelical Network - cosen.org

COSEN@GA:an informal chance to meet and chat over coffee, networking and praying together through the Church of Scotland Evangelical Network. It would be good to have you there.

General Assembly Hall, Mound Place, EH1 2LU
7.00pm
Guild Big Sing at the Assembly

Join the Guild's "Big Sing"; a great evening of worship, praise, fellowship and celebration! Tickets are available from the Guild office – contact: guild@churchofscotland.org.uk

St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, EH1 1RE
12.00pm
Church of Scotland Military Chaplains' Association Act of Remembrance

Annual Service of Remembrance - everyone very welcome.

For further details, please contact Rev Stephen A Blakey CStJ OCM, Honorary Secretary: 07712 542 518.

Augustine United Church Sanctuary, 41 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL
12.30pm - 2.00pm
Stories and Songs of Disability

The Disability Inclusion Working Group of the Church of Scotland offers an opportunity to learn and share disabled people's experiences of church. Come and join to make music, visit the market place, talk with different charities who work with disabled people in the church and society, and have some time for food and fellowship.

Augustine United Church Studio, 41 George IV Bridge, EH1 1EL
12.30pm - 2.00pm
Lunch and a Wee Sing with the Iona Community

Join Iona Community Members and staff to find out how we're transforming lives to change the world. We'll share lunch together as well as stories of peace and justice, work and worship. You'll have the opportunity to discover the latest resources from the Wild Goose Resource Group and Wild Goose Publications. You'll learn about our Common Concern Networks and our youth work. You'll find out how to stay at our centres, and how to join the Community. And you'll have a chance to warm up your vocal chords with a Wee World Church Sing.

All welcome!

Quaker Meeting House 1st Floor Library, 7 Victoria Terrace, EH1 2JL
12.30pm - 2.00pm
Meet the Risktakers of the Persecuted Church

Open Doors originated in 1955, when a young Dutchman started smuggling Bibles to the persecuted church in Communist Europe. He became known as Brother Andrew, and his work led to more than six decades of support for the persecuted church. Every day, millions of Christians risk their lives to follow Jesus. In more than 70 countries, Open Doors supports them by supplying Bibles, providing emergency relief and helping persecuted believers stand strong for the long-term. In Scotland, Open Doors helps the church to pray, give and speak out for those who share our faith but not our freedom. Come and learn about current trends in persecution and share in stories of the risktakers who follow Jesus in the most difficult places.

St Columba's by the Castle, 14 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW
12.30pm – 2.00pm
Finding Our Voice

Neil Glover, minister and Convener of Seeds for Growth, will be launching his new book "Finding Our Voice - Searching for Renewal in the Mainline Church". For decades, mainline churches such as the Church of Scotland have observed their numbers falling, with every proposed solution failing to reverse the tide. We have removed our pews, merged with our neighbours, reformed our Presbyteries, and tried copying the methods of larger, apparently successful congregations; yet still our numbers decline. "Finding Our Voice" goes in search of some deeper causes; and more importantly, identifies some of the moves which might enable mainline churches to be renewed. With a panel of Neil Glover, Sally Foster-Fulton, Doug Gay and Jen Robertson, you are invited to lunch and the launch.

Vine Trust Barge, Prince of Wales Dock, Leith, EH6 7DX
7.00pm
Open Evening onboard the Vine Trust

Established in 1985, Vine Trust is an international development charity working with long-term partners in Tanzania and Peru, supporting their home building projects for orphaned children and strengthening local health provision.

Come along and learn, first hand, about the work of the Vine Trust, from some of our partners in Tanzania.

Refreshments served.

For further information, please email: admin@vinetrust.org or contact Rev Alex Currie (Assembly Commissioner) on 07387 077 775.

Quaker Meeting House 1st Floor Library, 7 Victoria Terrace, EH1 2JL
12.30pm - 2.00pm
Place for Hope

Our churches face change, encounter difference and can struggle to manage conflict. This impacts the health and wellbeing of many in our churches and their ministries.
Now in its second year, Living Peace is a joint initiative between the Church of Scotland and Place for Hope to support a culture of peace and reconciliation that builds on our work together since 2009. Individuals, congregations and Presbyteries are able to access support through mediation, facilitated conversations, coaching and a set training programme. We aim to support individuals to reach their potential as peacemakers so that every Kirk can be a place for hope in their community. Come and meet some of our team who will share their experiences of peacebuilding and reconciliation.

Sandwich lunch provided.

St Columba's by the Castle, 14 Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW
12.30pm – 2.00pm
Spill the Beans

Members of the Spill the Beans Resource Team will introduce the Scottish intergenerational worship and learning resource which has been producing contemporary and creative ideas for over a decade. Come and meet members of the Team, learn how we create the resource and find out how it could aid and inspire your worship - over a free lunch.

Senate Room, New College, Mound Place, EH1 2LX
12.30pm – 2.00pm
University of Aberdeen Divinity Alumni Lunch

Come join fellow graduates of the University of Aberdeen for a lunch sponsored by Christ's College.

New College - Main Reception Area
12:30pm – 2.00pm
New College Alumni Lunch

All New College alumni are warmly invited to the annual alumni lunch. There is no cost in attending, however a retiring collection will be taken.