*”Place for Hope accompanies and equips people and faith communities so that all might reach their potential to be peacemakers who navigate conflict well. Our vision is for a world where people embrace the transformational potential of conflict and nurture…
Angie Mutch – a Woman of the Year 2024!
Angie Mutch, who is currently in her third year of training to become a deacon at the Church of Scotland, has been recognised as one of the Women of the Year 2024. Women of the Year is a non-profit organisation…
Eco Poppies for Remembrance Day
Aberdeen Hillside Parish Church’s Sunday School students have found a unique way to commemorate Remembrance Day while championing environmental values. Over the past few months, they’ve been crafting poppies from the bases of plastic bottles – giving new life to…
Decluttering
There’s no such things as too many books – just not enough bookcases! Said one minister to another… Except that sometimes, there are too many books and sometimes there is just too much stuff. Some of us have a great…
Budgets
Many years ago, before I entered into ministry, Budget Day was a significant event every year. Often what mattered most in my area of specialism would be hidden in Treasury notices that were only briefly alluded to during the Chancellor’s…
Open Invitation to the Oil and Gas Chaplaincy’s Annual Service of Remembrance
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…
Connections
Two new arrivals in the space of a week. We are all very excited with the news about James’ baby daughter being born last week. We send our warmest congratulations to the whole family. And when James comes back to…
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…