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SUMMARY:Scotland's National Food Debate
DESCRIPTION:Join the Scottish Food Coalition for Scotland’s National Food Debate\, a national hustings event where party representatives will answer questions from a live audience at Augustine United Church in central Edinburgh and online. \nWith the publication of Scotland’s first National Good Food Nation Plan\, continued pressure on household budgets\, significant public health challenges\, a farming sector under severe strain and the destruction of our natural environment\, food policy must be front and centre at this election. \nChaired by Vicky Allan\, Environment Correspondent for The Herald\, this pre-election hustings is an opportunity to ask Scotland’s political parties how they will act to deliver meaningful change to our food system. \nSubmit a question and sign up here: https://bit.ly/49E4CWI
URL:https://ecocongregationscotland.org/event/national-food-debate/
LOCATION:Augustine United Church\, Augustine United Church\, 41 George IV Bridge\,\, Edinburgh\, EH1 1EL
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SUMMARY:Reconnecting with Creation\, Eco-Congregation Scotland 25th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Annual Gathering and Annual General Meeting\n\nDoors open 10am\, Annual General Meeting 12noon to 1pm\nSt Matthew’s Church of Scotland and online \nPlease register today to join us in Perth or online for our free and open Annual Gathering this Saturday when we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Eco-Congregation Scotland. \nOur theme this year is “Reconnecting with Creation” with an emphasis on nature and biodiversity\, prayer in a time of climate crisis\, and a look to May’s Scottish Parliament election. This will be a hybrid gathering and able to viewed live online thanks to St Matthew’s experienced audio-visual volunteer support\, although we would love to see you in Perth if possible. \nPlease register below. We look forward to seeing and hearing you in Perth or online. \n \nAGENDA  \n  \n10.00am   Doors open (tea and coffee available free all day)\n10.30am to 1.00pm  Morning Session \n10.30am   Welcome and Prayer – Marjorie Clark\, Session Clerk\, St Matthew’s Church\, Perth\n10.40am   Reconnecting with Creation\nOpening Speaker – Sharon Hall\, Operation Noah \nGuest Speaker – Carolyn MacPhee\, SCCAN (Scottish Communities Climate Action Network)\n11.30am   25 years of Eco-Congregation Scotland\nHosted by Adrian Shaw\, Eco-Congregation Scotland trustee. An overview of last 25 years\, sharing reflections on Eco Congregation Scotland past and present\, followed by the launch of our new website \n12.00pm   Annual General Meeting \nWhile only Full Members can vote at the AGM\, it remains open to all as part of our Annual Gathering and anyone can attend to hear more about the work of the charity from our trustees. If you have questions about your membership status please contact us \n  \nAGM AGENDA \nWelcome – Richard Murray\, Eco-Congregation Scotland Chairperson\nApologies for absence\nApproval of minutes from 2025 AGM\nChairperson’s Report on the activities of Eco-Congregation Scotland\nAnnual Accounts and Financial Report – Mary Sweetland\, Treasurer\nAny Questions?\nAppointment of Independent Examiner\nElection/re-election of Trustee\nAny other competent business \n1.00pm to 2.00pm  Lunch break (please bring a packed lunch) \n2.00pm to 3.45pm  Afternoon Session\n2.00pm  Workshop 1 \n– Connecting with nature in church grounds – Catherine Lloyd\, Tayside Biodiversity Project\n– Connecting with other people – Fintan Hurley\, East Lothian Local Network \n2.40pm  Workshop 2 \n– Singing Creation’s Song: Connecting through prayer in a time of climate crisis – Rev David Coleman\, Eco-Congregation Scotland\n– Connecting on issues for the Scottish Parliament election – Stephen Curran\, Eco-Congregation Scotland \n3.20pm  Closing thanks\n3.25pm  Closing worship and devotional – ending 3.45pm \nThere is no fixed cost for attending the day however\, if you would like to donate to the running costs of the event and the work of Eco-Congregation you can make a one-off or regular donation.
URL:https://ecocongregationscotland.org/event/reconnecting-with-creation/
LOCATION:St Matthew’s Church of Scotland\, Tay Street\,\, Perth\, PH1 5LQ
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