On Monday a number of us from Presbytery attended a workshop run by the General Trustees. It was a very helpful day, with discussions about funds, building works, attestation of records, inspection of buildings, renting out manses and the disposal…
Making connections
As you may be aware the Presbytery is currently going through a period of review. A small working group has been established to look at the structure of Presbytery, the remits of committees, the pattern of meetings and the how…
Membership of Presbytery
Recently we’ve been doing our best to gather information required to be submitted to OSCR with our annual accounts and return. Lots of questions have been asked about why the information is needed and what membership of Presbytery really means. …
The value of praying together
Last night at Presbytery there was a discussion about how we as a presbytery should be wresting with the challenges that are facing us nationally and locally, including the value of sharing of best practice, the importance of speaking to…
Ecumenical Matters
https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/news/articles/church-moderator-accompanies-the-king-to-meet-pope If you have ever been to Rome, you will understand why it is sometimes referred to as the ‘city of churches’. Many of them are extraordinarily ornate, with incredible architecture. As I visited some last week, I couldn’t help…
Peacemakers
This week sees the second anniversary of the attacks on 7th October 2023, the consequence of which has been the death of thousands of people and the destruction of homes, villages and towns. There has been a very high cost…
Trustee Details
Did you know that OSCR generates charity logos for each charity under its remit? You can access your own congregation’s charity logo through the OSCR website. It’s a great way of ensuring that the public knows that you are on…
Being United
There is much happening across our Presbytery at the moment. A few vacant congregations are at the stage of hearing sole nominees preach, and a number of congregations have agreed on joining together and are now celebrating that through services…
Faithfulness
Over recent weeks I have been privileged to travel across Presbytery meeting up with Kirk Sessions and congregations. As someone brought up on a farm, I have a great fondness for this time of year. The countryside is looking glorious,…
Being stretched
At one of the training conferences during probation, a speaker gave each of us an elastic band. He spoke about how we rely on such bands maintaining their elasticity. We want them to stretch and then to return to their…