The Story of Eric Liddell

The Story of Eric Liddell

In the lead up to the 1924 Olympic Games, Scottish Sprinter Eric Liddell refused to run in the heats for his favoured 100m race, because they were being run on a Sunday. The Sabbath. God's day. If you would like to tell The Story of Eric Liddell in your own circle, but don't have your own materials, don't worry - we have five sets available to borrow from our lending collection.   Borrow the Story ...
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The Story of Eric Liddell

The Story of Eric Liddell

To celebrate 100 years since Eric Liddell's historic Gold Medal win, the Eric Liddell Community launched the Eric Liddell 100 project, and we have written a new story - in the style of Godly Play - as part of this project. In 1924 Eric refused to compete in his favoured 100m race at the Paris Olympic Games, because the qualifying heats were being run on a Sunday. Eric could not run on a Sunday. Sunday is God's day - Sabbath. Instead, he said that he could run in the 400m, a distance that he hadn't run before. No one expected him to even reach the finals, let alone win the gold medal or set a new world record. He did both. We have some sets of the storytelling objects you can borrow, too. They will be in the lending collections in Edinburgh, Inverness and St Andrew's soon. You can find out more here ... ...
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Godly Play Circle – Online

Godly Play Circle – Online

Join us for a story, some wondering and some Godly Play chat ... from the comfort of your own home. We know that it's just not possible for everyone to get to Circles in Edinburgh, Inverness or St Andrew's, so this is a chance to hear and wonder about The Story of Eric Liddell. You just have to bring your own cake ... and something to drink ... Yes, I'd like to come along ......
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Circle – Edinburgh – 25th November

Circle – Edinburgh – 25th November

Coffee, cake, Godly Play chat and a story to hear and wonder about - the best way to spend a Saturday morning! The story at this circle will be The Story of Eric Liddell. Everyone is welcome. There is no need to book and there is no charge.  ...
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Hear a Story/Make a Story – the Story of Moses

Hear a Story/Make a Story – the Story of Moses

Listen to the story of Moses, from being found among the bull rushes, through meeting God in the burning bush and leading the People of God to freedom and to the Promised land. Wonder and then make the story, so you can take it back to your own circle. This is our pre-conference event, starting at 10am in the Session Room at Portobello and Joppa Parish Church, and finishing by 2:30pm - giving you enough time to relax and get ready before our Conference. The cost is £35 - including all the materials for the story. We'll provide tea, coffee and a little bit of feasting, but please bring your own lunch. Booking is essential - so we know that we have enough materials. You can Book here ......
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