2023 Gap Year Prospectus
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2023 So, you're interested in a Gap Year? What is Edinburgh City Mission? Vision & Culture Meet the Team Our Work What will the Gap Year look like? What Biblical Training will there be? Example Timetable Holidays Where to Stay? Costs Application & Interview Process 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 13 14 15-16 16 17 18 19 EdCiMi EdinburghCityMission Edinburgh City Mission Edinburgh City Mission Connect with us: Contents Gap Year Prospectus www.edinburghcitymission.org.uk/gap
So, you're interested in a Gap Year?
We're delighted you're considering a gap year with us!
Our 10 month programme aims to equip you for a lifetime of mission in whatever contexts God has for you beyond this time. In this brochure you'll find an outline of what a Gap Year with Edinburgh City Mission could look like for you.
Maisie was the first participant on our Gap Year programme, joining in September 2020, and Judith is our current Intern! Here's a wee quote from them on their experiences:
"My roles and responsibilities evolved over the year. I felt the most responsibility for Clothesbank+ where I was challenged and stretched as new situations called for new skills.
Overall, my time was filled with new people, experiences and most of all knowing God’s grace more truly as he showed me the truth of 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 ‘But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.'"
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Maisie Gap Year 2022-23
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"It is a real joy to serve in a range of areas, and I love the opportunities presented to befriend a variety of people.
It’s a blessing to work with a team that shares a love for Jesus, a heart for mission, and a desire to see God’s will be done.
I have matured in my faith, grown in confidence, developed my gifts and skills, and witnessed the transformative power of God’s love firsthand. I am certain that the experiences of this year will help equip me for wherever God may call me in the future."
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what is Edinburgh City Mission?
Judith Intern 2022-23
What is Edinburgh City Mission?
We are in our city, for our city.
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What sort of city do we want to see?
We want to see people flourishing, communities thriving, the church mobilised and God glorified.
Following Jesus' example, we support people who are experiencing deprivation, exclusion or isolation.
We are a group of Christians from different churches helping to create a mission movement across Edinburgh by stimulating and strengthening the church's mission.
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Vision
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Pioneering, Duncan Cuthill, CEO
Vision & Culture
Pioneering, Love, Generosity, Unity and Justice
Vision - We are helping to create a mission movement across Edinburgh through prayer and by stimulating and strengthening the church's mission. Following Jesus' example, we support people who are experiencing deprivation, exclusion or isolation.
Mission Statement – We are all about stimulating and strengthening the church’s mission in Edinburgh.
Culture – Our culture is shaped by our values. We emphasise pioneering, love, generosity, unity, and justice.
These 5 values are based on the character of Jesus and how we see his attitude towards others in the Bible. He was a pioneer. He pioneered our salvation! Jesus constantly modelled self-sacrificial love for others, showing the generosity of the Father.
The relationship between Jesus, the Father & the Holy Spirit is a perfect model of both unity and diveristy. Jesus displayed God's justice by how he lived in lifting up the lowly and bringing freedom from all kinds of oppression.
Spirituality – we are open to and seek the leading of the Holy Spirit in our lives and work. We ask God to help us with everything that we do and to give us faith for more. We are from a variety of different churches; we are not associated with one denomination. We seek to build unity through diversity across the church, in and around Edinburgh.
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Meet the Team*
Excitingly our team is continuing to expand, but this is our team at the time of producing this prospectus.
Sarah Johnson –Outreach Team Leader
Natalia PelttariMission Strengthener (Salaam Team Leader)
Lydia Newton, Fiona Christie & Teresa MartinMission Strengtheners (Salaam Team)
Miles LibkeMission Strengthener (Food+ Team Leader)
Charity Pritchard, Fiona Anderson & Caleb BalesMission Strengtheners (Food+ Team)
Màiri MacPhersonMission Strengthener (Nations)
*correct as of February 2023. Outreach Team
Julie YoungMission Strengthener (Two's Company)
Katie BogieMission Strengthener (An Open Hand)
Judith HolmesIntern (Gap Year 2022-23)
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Support Team
Duncan Cuthill –Chief Executive
Fiona Russell –Office Manager
Sophie Reilly –Administrative Assistant
Catriona Thomas –Fundraising Manager
Liam Rotheram –Communications & Design Manager
David HartStorehouse & Food Van Coordinator
← a previous team photo of Edinburgh City Mission
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Foodbank+ network
We partner with seven churches who each run a Foodbank+ with us:
Wilson Memorial Church, Craigentinny
Granton Baptist Church, Granton
Ebenezer United Free Church, Leith
Community Church
Edinburgh (supported by Newington Churches Together), Newington
Tron Kirk Gilmerton & Moredun Church, Moredun
Bruntsfield Evangelical Church, Bruntsfield
Lighthouse Central Church, Prestonpans.
The '+' is significant, because the support we give has always been about more than food.
Our Work
Clothesbank+
A Clothesbank where those who have been referred can come and choose clothes, in partnership with Central Church, Tollcross.
Soul Food
We partner with Soul Food Edinburgh to set a table for our neighbours in Newington, inviting them to join us for a hot meal at City of Edinburgh Methodist Church.
The Care Van
Since 1990 we have had a partnership with Bethany Christian Trust to run the Care Van: a mobile unit for food and drink for the homeless in Edinburgh.
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We are responsible for the evening Care Van rota which is run by volunteers from 40 churches from all across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Salaam
Salaam (Arabic for ‘Peace’ and also ‘Hello!’) is our project supporting refugees and asylum seekers from Syria and other parts of the world and to support the churches who are involved in welcoming them.
Salaam and its various projects have grown rapidly. We operate: The Salaam Weekend Club, Befriending, English Conversation Classes, Peaced Together and more!
Nations Nations is a ministry created to stimulate and strengthen the mission of ethnic minority and foreign language fellowships in Edinburgh.
We want to listen to and learn from these churches and fellowship groups, and promote integration
between them and the wider church community in the city, championing the diversity of the church while seeking to build unity in the Kingdom.
An Open Hand
An Open Hand is a new ministry which aims to provide parents in severe hardship with a present for their child's birthday, along with books and items for the family to play with together, such as simple games and stationery. It is a partnership between Greenbank Church and Edinburgh City Mission.
Two's Company Befriending
Two’s Company is a befriending scheme that we are pioneering in Edinburgh, in partnership with Linking Lives UK.
We want to empower local churches to bring comfort and community to older people experiencing isolation and loneliness.
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2023 Gap Prospectus
2023 Year Prospectus
What can you expect from a year with Edinburgh City Mission?
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What will the Gap Year look like?
A Gap Year with Edinburgh City Mission will be one in which we hope you will develop in your Christian faith, as well as learn some of the practicalities of mission.
It will prepare you to be part of the mission field wherever you end up, whether that be in a big city like Edinburgh, or in a smaller community.
It will give you a vision for enabling a mission movement wherever you go, whether you are a full-time mission worker, or you want to live a life of mission as we believe Jesus has called us to.
With many different ministries to be involved in, the year will be tailored to your interests and skill set.
You will be provided with a mentor who will help you in your working role. They will meet with you regularly to talk about your faith and what you are learning through the programme, as well as any areas of concern.
You will be working three days a week with Edinburgh City Mission and therefore have two days to find part-time work within the City.
The year itself will look different for each Gap Year student.
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What Biblical Training will there be?
Along with the work of Edinburgh City Mission you will be given the option to dig deeper into your faith through the Training Hub at Baptist Union Scotland.
You will given time to study within your set programme.
The Training Hub – Baptist Union Scotland
The Training Hub is a 10-month discipleship programme encompassing theological teaching, leadership development, practical training & spiritual growth. It’s a place for training and equipping everyday disciples to serve God in every area of life and culture.
Alternatives
If you don't feel the Training Hub would be a good fit for you we would be happy to discuss this, and willing to help you explore an alternative study option.
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Week-to-Week Monday Devotions Clothesbank+ Mentor meeting Serving at Soul Food CEMC Meetings Granton Foodbank+ Lunch Break Lunch Lunch 9:00-10:00 10:00-11:00 11:00-12:00 12:00-13:00 13:00-14:00 14:00-15:00 15:00-16:00 16:00-17:00 17:00-18:00 18:00-19:00 Tuesday Wednesday All Team Meeting Befriending Meeting Admin work Study time Study time Example Timetable 15.
As explained previously one of the benefits of taking part in a smaller Gap Year programme is that we can be extremely flexible with meeting your needs and interests. Therefore, the timetable below is just an example of what a week in the life of an Edinburgh City Mission Gap Year student could look like!
Holidays
The Gap Year will start in September 2023 and end at the close of June 2024
During the year you will be given 2 weeks over Christmas and then 6 weeks to be taken flexibly throughout the year.
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Time for a part-time job Time for a part-time job
The Training Hub - Baptist Union Scotland
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Where to Stay?
Once we have accepted you onto the Gap Year Programme we will then begin discussions to find accommodation that suits your needs.
If you are planning to live at home during your Gap Year or want to source your own accommodation, we would suggest that you either have your own means of transport or that public transport puts you within no more than 40 minutes’ travel time to the places you will be serving.
Again, all of these decisions can be made in conversation with us here at Edinburgh City Mission.
If you do not have your own accommodation, then we can help you by trying to place you with a host family.
This will be in discussion with yourself and the host family and we will aim to find you accommodation which has good transport links or is close to where you will be serving.
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We have 2 finance options depending on which Bible Study programme and accommodation options you take:
The Gap Year we are offering also enables you to take up part-time work as you will be with Edinburgh City Mission 3 days a week, giving you time to work on the other days of the week.
We can work your Edinburgh City Mission days around the part-time work you find.
Edinburgh City Mission covers 50% of costs of the Gap Year programme. The figures above are the remaining 50% to be paid by the appointed applicant.
If you would like to discuss a full bursary, please do contact us about this as we have one bursary available for 2024.
Gap Year Gap Year Accommodation Option 1 Option 2 £2,500 £1,800
Costs
The Training Hub
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The Training Hub
Application Interview Process
www.edinburghcitymission.org.uk/gap
First, we will ask you to complete a Gap Year Programme application form, available on our website.
Once we have received and processed your application, if we feel it is appropriate, we will invite you to an interview. This will be a chance for us to get to know you better.
Interviews will take place in mid April 2023.
After the interview we will be in contact shortly to let you know whether you have been successful in your application.
Once you have been selected to start on our Gap Year Programme we will begin to discuss with you your accommodation needs, and work on the specifics of what your individual Gap Year will look like.
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Application
We're all ears! Have Any Questions? Just email usmail@edinburghcitymission.org.uk 20.
& Process
We want to see people flourishing, communities thriving, the church mobilised and God glorified. edinburghcitymission.org.uk Tel: 0131 225 9445 7 Washington Lane, Edinburgh, EH11 2HA Registered Scottish Incorporated Charity No. SC050644
