Today I was pleased to be invited to a Free Lunch. Not only was it free, but the venue was the Edinburgh flat that the Church of Scotland maintains and provides for the Moderator of the General Assembly.
It was interesting to see the lounge and dining room. They are large rooms, with some attractive and ornate features. Ideal for hosting 20 to 30 people for a buffet lunch.
It was nice to see those of my fellow trainees who were there. Some of them are almost finished, like me. Others are part-way through their 15-month Final Placement, one year behind me.
Of course, the lunch wasn't entirely free. Yes, we got to meet the Moderator, and see their flat, but we all paid for it with our time. One person had even travelled from Caithness to be there - leaving home this morning long before sunrise!
The bonus was that we got to hear about the Church's HIV-AIDS project. The project's Convener, Robin Hill, spoke first, and he introduced Joel Githinji, from Kenya. He is currently Technical Adviser with the United Mission to Nepal's HIV project, and is on a tour of Scotland to share about his work, and learn about the work in Scotland.
It's amazing to think how much good work has been inspired by a little baby, who grew into the most significant person who ever lived.
It's great to be one of his followers, and everyone is welcome - even you!
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