Every year, The Oil and Gas Chaplaincy hold the industry’s Annual Service of Remembrance to commemorate the lives lost while working offshore. The Oil and Gas Chaplaincy, based in Aberdeen, provides pastoral care and support to those who work or…
North Kincardineshire Ecumenical Service
The North Kincardineshire Ecumenical Service, held on October 20th at Maryculter Trinity Church, brought together local congregations for a warm and well-attended gathering. This traditional service continues to foster friendship and fellowship among different Christian denominations in the community. The…
A Deputy Lieutenant for Banffshire: The Inspiring Journey of Rev Dr Kay Gauld
Rev Dr Kay Gauld has been recently appointed as Deputy Lieutenant for Banffshire. This commission was a complete surprise for her: an unexpected letter came from Mr Andrew Simpson who is the current Lord Lieutenant representing His Majesty King Charles…
Service of Union: St John’s Church for Deaf People Joins Devana
A beautiful service held yesterday at Devana Parish Church on Holburn Street marked the union of Devana Parish Church of Scotland and St John’s Church for Deaf People. Legally, this union was ratified on the 1st of September. The Local…
Historic Union of 17 Congregations Forms Orkney Islands Church of Scotland
A special service has been held to mark the unification of 17 Church of Scotland congregations on Orkney into a single parish. Scores of people gathered at St Magnus Cathedral yesterday to celebrate the newly formed Orkney Islands Church of…
New Staff Member to Support Congregations
The Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles is happy to welcome a new staff member. Natasha Hepburn has joined us as a Congregational Support Officer. In this role, she will be providing practical support and guidance to…
Reasons why ACORN works
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…