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Information of social groups organised through Howe Trinity Parish Church

The Church of Scotland Parish of Howe Trinity has several active community groups including the traditional Guild, the After 8's, a Prayer and Worship Group, as well as the Choir and Music Group. All groups are well attended, but new members are always welcome. See below for further details of each group.
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		With more than 40,000 members, the Church of Scotland Guild is Scotland's largest voluntary organisation. Although primarily for women, men are welcome to join, too. The local Guild in Howe Trinity meet on the second Monday of the month at 7.30pm in the church hall. A warm welcome is extended to all members and friends of the congregation. Find out more: Contact Alice Kemp on Alford 63459.
	The Guild
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		The After 8's is a local Young Womans Social Group. They meet at 8pm on the last Monday of each month in the Lounge. The group gives the opportunity for the women of the Howe to meet in a relaxed, informal manner and make new friends. Past events have included basic car maintainence, dinner at the planetarium, a reflexology evening, and a guided tour of Alford. Find out more: Contact Susan Pryde on Alford 64246.
	The After 8's
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		The choir was re-established in 2000 in order to strengthen the musical life of the congregation and support the praise. The choir practices once a month. The choir leads the singing that Sunday, it may introduce a new hymn, and sing an introit or anthem or both. New members are always welcome. An ability to sing in tune is essential, the ability to read music is preferred, but not compulsory. Find out more: Contact the minister on Alford 62282.
	The Choir
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		For the last couple of years a small music group has played at occasional services - usually four or five times a year. The music group is made up of all ages and any type of instrument. Any instrumentalist interested in joining the group would be most welcome. Find out more: Contact Alison Cook on Alford 62282.
	Music Group
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		The church has a bible fellowship whose principal aim is to try and bring the bible message and it's meaning alive to modern day living. This group has been meeting for over a year now, very informally, every Tuesday where they study a passage with the help of Bible reading notes and discuss its meaning to us today. They do not go in for sermons and everyone is encouraged to join in the discussion. The Bible Fellowship meet each Tuesday evening (7.30pm) in the Lounge Find out more: Contact Roddy Kennedy on Alford 63883.
	Bible Fellowship
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		The Dance Group meet every Wednesday evening between September and April at 7.30pm in the Church Hall. New members will be made very welcome - even if you haven’t danced much before! Find out more: Contact Alice Kemp on Alford 63459.
	Scottish Country Dance Group

		We meet weekly on Wednesdays in the Lounge. We pray from 6.45 - 7.15pm., but the Lounge is available from 6.30pm for people who wish to sit quietly and gather their thoughts before we begin. Our prayers are spoken and unspoken. We have a rota of people who have indicated a willingness to lead our prayer times. This is an informal and friendly gathering to which everyone is welcome. Find out more: Contact Liz Laing on Alford 63033
	Prayer Meeting

		A house group is an opportunity to meet other Christians in a relaxed atmosphere and develop friendships. It is an opportunity for bible study, in which everyone can contribute their thoughts. It is an opportunity for the honest facing of doubts and questions. It is a place for encouragement and mutual support. It is a place where people can come and just be, secure in the knowledge that they are accepted just as they are. You are welcome to join us every Thursday at 7.30pm . Find out more: Contact Liz Laing on Alford 63033
	House Groups

		With the construction of the new church hall, it was posssible to accomodate a badminton court, and therefore the Howe Trinity Badminton Club was soon formed. The club meets on a Thursday evening at 7pm in the church hall and all are welcome. Find out more: Contact John Fincham on Alford 63856
	Badminton Club

		Howe Praise is the recently formed church praise band. Born out of an ad hoc group, put together for a Kirk Soiree, the band has expanded to comprise 4 guitars (including bass), drums, 2 keyboards and 4 vocalists, with ages from school age through to, shall we say, a little older? The band lead regular evening services focusing on contemporary praise, which take place in the church hall, rather than the church because of the amplification required. Details of future praise services will be publicised in local press, by intimation and of course the church web website. Find out more: Contact George Laing on Alford 63033
	Howe Praise


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