Monday, 28 May 2012
Update on schedule
Hi folks, a slight re-jig to the timings of the schedule as follows:
1:00 Welcome by the Rev Professor David Fergusson
1:10 – 2:40 Paper Presentations:
[20 minutes per paper, each followed by 10 minutes for questions/ comments
Rev Dr Anne Logan, "Lady Ministers": Language, Role and the Ordination of Women
Very Rev Finlay Macdonald, The 1984 Motherhood of God Report: History and Theology
Dr Elizabeth Ursic, Visiting Fellow, New College, “Mothering God”: Gendered Language in Contemporary Church of Scotland Worship
2:40 - 3:00pm Break [Rainy Hall]
3:00 - 3:30 Small Group Discussions [Rainy Hall]
1. How do you handle inclusive language when leading or participating in worship? Do you wish you could do something different?
2. What are critical issues facing women in ordained ministry today? Does language have a part to play or not?
3:30 - 4:30 Intergenerational Panel
Church of Scotland ministers at different stages of ministry discuss their experiences and perspectives on language, leadership, and worship. With -
Rev Margaret Forrester [retired]
Rev Catherine Hepburn [10yrs+ since ordination /in parish]
Rev Julie Woods [under 10 yrs since ordination /in parish]
Ms Maggie Hunt [currently training for ministry]
1:00 Welcome by the Rev Professor David Fergusson
1:10 – 2:40 Paper Presentations:
[20 minutes per paper, each followed by 10 minutes for questions/ comments
Rev Dr Anne Logan, "Lady Ministers": Language, Role and the Ordination of Women
Very Rev Finlay Macdonald, The 1984 Motherhood of God Report: History and Theology
Dr Elizabeth Ursic, Visiting Fellow, New College, “Mothering God”: Gendered Language in Contemporary Church of Scotland Worship
2:40 - 3:00pm Break [Rainy Hall]
3:00 - 3:30 Small Group Discussions [Rainy Hall]
1. How do you handle inclusive language when leading or participating in worship? Do you wish you could do something different?
2. What are critical issues facing women in ordained ministry today? Does language have a part to play or not?
3:30 - 4:30 Intergenerational Panel
Church of Scotland ministers at different stages of ministry discuss their experiences and perspectives on language, leadership, and worship. With -
Rev Margaret Forrester [retired]
Rev Catherine Hepburn [10yrs+ since ordination /in parish]
Rev Julie Woods [under 10 yrs since ordination /in parish]
Ms Maggie Hunt [currently training for ministry]
Monday, 14 May 2012
Welcome! About us...
Come hear the latest academic research & pastoral perspectives on inclusive language & on women in ordained ministry, including small group discussions with presenters and panellists.
Thurs June 7, 1:00-4:30 pm New College: Martin Hall.
OPEN TO ALL.
