7:00pm: Lent Study – Heroes of the Faith

For our 2022 Lenten Series we have selected the Theme of Heroes of the Faith.   We have invited five speakers to speak about a hero of the faith who is either important to them or who they feel has impacted how we express faith in a significant way.

Speakers have been asked to talk for 20-25 minutes. The talk will be followed by small group discussions and a final plenary session.

The sessions will all be delivered digitally by Zoom beginning at 7pm and lasting for around an hour. Please contact our administrator or digital missioner for the zoom login details.

Details of each weeks study:

Wednesday 9 March – Henry Scougal
Speaker: Isaac Poobalan

Henry Scougal 1650- 1678 was the son of the Bishop of Aberdeen Patrick Scougal. He was Professor of Divinity at The University of Aberdeen and the author of “The life of God in the soul of man” which was regarded as a ground breaking explanation of Christianity.

Wednesday 16 March – Amy Buller
Speaker: Henna Cundill

Amy Buller was the founder of Cumberland Lodge, an alternative University focussed on discussion, which was established in 1947 as a result of the gift of the Lodge by King George VI. Her most famous publication was “Darkness over Germany” which chronicled the changes which occurred in Germany in the 1930’s and the processes which led to the radicalisation of so many young people.

Wednesday 23 March – Jock Troup and the 1921 Revival
Speaker: Graham Young

Jock Troup 1896-1954 was a Christian evangelist from Fochabers who had a major role in the Fisherman’s revival of 1921.

Wednesday 30 March – George MacLeod
Speaker:  Martin Randall

George MacLeod 1895-1991 was a controversial Church of Scotland Minister and the founder of the Iona Community. He was also the first Peer to represent the Green Party.

Wednesday 6 April – John Comper
Speaker:  Emsley Nimmo

John Comper 1823-1903 is best know for his work among the poor and especially children in Aberdeen. Following his death, he was made a Hero of the Faith by the SEC. He was the founding Minister of St Margaret’s Aberdeen. A life long adherent of the Oxford Movement he was ordained by Bishop Alexander Forbes with the sermon at his ordination being preached by JM Neale the hymn writer. John Comper served in parishes in Nairn, Stonehaven and Aberdeen. His sister founded St Margaret’s Convent and his Son Ninian was the well-known Church Architect.