Our Team

Rev Stella McBurnie
Presbytery Clerk

Stella needs no introduction! She makes sure our presbytery runs as smoothly as possible. You can contact her at:

01224 049936
smcburnie@churchofscotland.org.uk

And you're welcome to come to the office and talk in person over a cup of tea!

Presbytery Office
Suite 2
Ground Floor
Ocean Spirit House West
31 Waterloo Quay
Aberdeen
AB11 5FT

James Buckingham-Hyman
Administration Officer

01224 049934
neni@churchofscotland.org.uk

James is Stella's right hand man in running the office of the presbytery. He takes care of all things admin and the complex day-to-day running of the presbytery.

Ruth Mackenzie
Deputy Clerk

ursular@tiscali.co.uk

Ruth is Stella's right hand woman: she substitutes Stella at the services, prepares Moderator's visits, takes care of the delegates to the General Assembly, and much more.

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Matt Sinar
Youth Development Officer

01224 049939
msinar@churchofscotland.org.uk

Matt is helping our congregations develop and grow their children and youth outreach. He provides congregations with resources and aims to build multi-generational churches in our presbytery.

Here are Youth Resources from Matt.

Rev Dr Robert Smith
Mission Development Officer

01224 049937
rsmith@churchofscotland.org.uk

Robert supports congregations in mission.

See Mission Resources for more information and inspiration.

Natasha Hepburn
Congregational Support Officer

01224 010195
nhepburn@churchofscotland.org.uk

Natasha supports congregations in governance, safeguarding, leadership, and helps them navigate multiple changes the Church is going through at the moment.

"Much of this work isn't flashy - it happens quietly, in conversations, small adjustments, and gentle encouragement. But together, these steps are helping congregations find their footing again, rebuilding confidence and rediscovering that the practical side of church life is at its best when it frees people to focus on what truly matters: worship, community, and mission."

Daria Oskolkova
Communications Officer

01224 049935
doskolkova@churchofscotland.org.uk

Dasha is the person behind our Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. She also maintains our website and updates the Presbytery Weekly.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit that notification button - you will never miss a new clip!

Click on these→ (they're clickable!) or use you phone to read the QR code.

Feel free to contact Dasha if you want the next story to be about your congregation!