Almost 30 years when I worked for the Edinburgh City Mission I was involved in children's work down in Niddrie. Some wonderful work had been done over the years but the little Mission Hall was struggling. It was eventually reopened as Niddrie Community Church. I spoke there 2 years ago to a thriving congregation of mainly local people. I was amazed at the transformation in the church and the strong and rooted vision for healthy gospel churches in 20 schemes across Scotland.
I was delighted to hear that the church, in partnership with 20 Schemes has started the 'Ragged School of Theology' to train up local people, some of who might struggle in a formal Bible College. The name came from Dr Thomas Guthrie and his 'Ragged Schools' started in Edinburgh. I recently went down to Niddrie to chat to Mez McConnell about Guthrie and his vision to set up a school that would meet the needs of vulnerable children in Edinburgh. It is great to hear (and visit) other church plants around Scotland and to hear what God is doing in schemes. If you want more information about 20 Schemes or the Ragged School of Theology click on the link here.
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