Alpha Friends

Over 750 delegates from many denominations across the nation attended the Alpha Scotland Vision Day in February. The day was held at St. Paul's and St. George's Church in Edinburgh.

The event sold out, with many unable to get tickets. Delegates formed queues along York Place and down into Broughton Street as hundreds arrived early waiting for the doors to open.

The special guest speaker at the day was Nicky Gumbel, vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton and Alpha pioneer. Key Scottish speakers included Kenny Borthwick, Karl Martin, Dave Gordon, and Dave Richards. Marriage Course authors Nicky and Sila Lee, and 24-7 founder Pete Greig also took part in the day.

Commenting on the event Kenny Borthwick said, 'It's been a wonderful day... there are so many people here coming from so many different places, diverse in the way we go about church and diverse in some
aspects of theology, but where people are in unity the Lord commands his blessing.'

Rector of St Paul's and St George's Dave Richards said, 'I think it has been great, folk have been inspired and been re-envisioned on who God is and what he wants to do in the church in Scotland. 'Its been fantastic to see the place full, to see people worshipping and responding to God. Its been great, really good'.

To view or download Nicky's talk and to watch video highlights see www.thetalkofscotland.org