EKO MAGAZINE DEADLINE ARRANGEMENTS: This is to clarify the arrangements for editing and producing the EKO Magazine. The system works well and most of the contributions are received during the week prior to the deadline and are sent by e-mail; this is very helpful and the editor would be grateful to anyone who can follow this procedure, the rule is ‘the earlier the better.’

The final editing and layout of the magazine cannot be completed until the last item is received so in practice the Sunday deadline means after the service. This allows time for the magazine to be finalized and a master produced in time for printing to start early on Monday (printing can take up to 7 hours).

The reason for the tight schedule is to avoid printing on the Tuesday when the office is open and Wednesday does not allow time for repair should a breakdown of the printing machine occur (Folding and collation takes place at Thursday Coffee). Thanks to everyone for cooperation in the past. .

ELECTRONIC COPIES OF THE EKO MAGAZINE: Every now and again there are requests to continue delivery of the EKO magazine to members who have moved away but who still want to keep in touch with our church, its work and the congregation. These members, their friends, or in some cases, the church, have borne the cost of postage, which as we all know, has recently increased. Given that more and more people have email addresses these days, we thought we would offer to send the EKO out by e-mail where appropriate. If you would like to receive an emailed copy of the EKO magazine, or would like a friend to receive one, please contact Christine Bayfield at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  .

Note: this service is also available to members who are current members of the congregation and live locally but who would prefer to receive the EKO by electronic mail.

A GREETING FROM THE PUBLICATIONS GROUP

The EKO Magazine Publications Committee would like to wish all our readers a ‘Happy New Year’ and all the best throughout 2013.

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank the team of dedicated volunteers who make it possible to get the EKO out to you each month, the editing and printing team; the Thursday Coffee team of assemblers and the monthly distributors who deliver your magazine. Once again many thanks and very best wishes to all

Christine Bayfield, Publications convenor.