Many reasons why ACORN works (These reasons have all come out of reflective experience, among people in various ACORN groups over a long period. The list is not complete as we keep finding out more that God is doing through…
Scot-ART’s vision for the West Kirk
An arts charity that has taken over part of an iconic church in Aberdeen has set out its vision for the future of the building. Scot-ART took ownership of West Kirk within the Kirk of St Nicholas from the Church of…
ACORN – a Practice that Works
ACORN – a Practice that Works! ACORN is a movement that seeks to connect Christians with the work God is doing in others through caring conversation. Here is what Paul Haringman, ACORN National Director, shared with us: “Can you imagine…
Aberdeen South: Service of Union
The Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles held a Service of Union at Torry St Fittick’s Parish Church. The service united South St Nicholas Kincorth Church of Scotland and Torry St Fittick’s Parish Church of Scotland as…
Ecumenical Services held at Birnie Kirk
In November 2022, Rev Dr Iain Greenshields (the then Moderator of the General Assembly) and the Most Revd Leo Cushley (Roman Catholic Archbishop and Metropolitan of St Andrews and Edinburgh) signed the St Margaret’s Declaration in the presence of Her…
Textile Art Touring Shetland
Threads through Prayer & Creation by Jacqui Parkinson
Alpha Youth Series – Connect Events
Did you know that some of the pupils at Mackie Academy in Stonehaven had a successful run of the Alpha Youth Series? It was a bold decision on behalf of the pupils and involved some preparation: they got permission…
A Train-Wreck of a Sermon
A sneak peek at “Oh All Right Then: Stories from a Varied Ministry”
New staff members for Presbytery
The Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles is happy to welcome two new staff members this week. Matt Sinar has started in the role of Youth Development Officer, which entails inspiring congregations to create a vision for…