Daria Oskolkova

Shapinsay Kirk’s very first overnight pilgrims!

Shapinsay Kirk, Orkney Islands Church of Scotland, is part of the Sanctuary network with the British Pilgrimage Trust, offering Shapinsay’s place of worship as low-cost accommodation to pilgrims. The church has basic sanitary facilities and a kitchen. Pilgrims are expected…

The Miracle of Far & Wide

A charity shop in Stonehaven celebrates an outstanding achievement — over one million pounds in donations. When the first Stonehaven Churches charity shop opened on November 13, 1993, many thought it would last only as long as it took people…

Highlights from the Moderator’s Visit – Part 1

The Moderator of the General Assembly, Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, visited our Presbytery from February 12–16, marking the first leg of his NENI tour. During his time here, Dr Paterson connected with congregations and communities serving Christ across Aberdeen,…

St Ternan’s Church Arbuthnott – 465 years

On Sunday, 16th of February, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland visited St Ternan’s Church in Arbuthnott to celebrate its 465 years of Christian worship in the Church of Scotland. Upon arrival, Rt Rev Dr…

1700 Years of Service

On the 14th of February, the Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles held a special service as part of the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland’s visit. Hosted by Inverurie West Church, the…

Moderator Visits Our Presbytery

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is embarking on the first leg of a tour across the Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles this week. Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson said he…

Shapinsay Church Receives Silver Award

We are delighted to announce that Shapinsay Church, Orkney Islands Church of Scotland has been awarded an Eco-Congregation Scotland Silver Award in recognition of their work and commitment to caring for creation. Eco-Congregation Scotland is a movement of Scottish church…

Meet Iain Sanders

Imagine yourself on a ship in the North Sea, somewhere between Aberdeen and Bergen. You’re caught up in a fierce storm: the wind is howling, and the waves tower above. The crew is on edge, but you are utterly frightened…

St Machar’s Cathedral – A Living History, a beautiful Christmas gift!

The Friends of St Machar’s Cathedral published a book on the history of the Cathedral featuring over 150 stunning pictures and essays from a varied group of contributors. The charity was founded in 1971 by Rev Dr A. Stewart Todd,…

Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands Church of Scotland comprises 17 local worshipping communities spread out over a number of church buildings. There is a team comprising 7FTE equivalent ministers covering the different geographical areas of the islands. Orkney Islands Church of Scotland Scottish…

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