The Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles

‘One Body, Many Parts’

‘One Body, Many Parts’: Independence or Interdependence? Disability Awareness Sunday 2026 ‘One Body, Many Parts’ (1 Corinthians 12) is the theme of this year’s Disability Awareness Sunday on 27th September 2026. Young autistic Christian author, Triona Brading, is encouraging all…

Nurturing

As spring gradually emerges, the gardeners amongst us are busy getting beds cleared, seeds purchased and plans made for the coming year. When you drive through the Presbytery, the same thing is happening on a much bigger scale in the…

Calming storms

Psalm 107 is a wonderful catalogue of the loving actions of a good and gracious God. From rescuing people in the desert, to breaking them out of captivity. From helping those who are suffering to providing for those in need.…

Principal Clerk Update

This week I thought it would be helpful to share some exciting news about the role of Principal Clerk. Here is the press release issued earlier this week. Please pray for Alistair, his family and his congregation. Rev Stella New…

The Cathedral Body – Artwork by Carla Angus

St Machar’s Cathedral will be displaying artwork “The Cathedral Body” by Banff artist Carla Angus from February 23 till March 20, opening times: Monday to Saturday 10.00-16.00 Sunday 14.00-17.00 The Launch Event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 25, at 6…

Ash Wednesday

“Yet even now, says the LORD, return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; rend your hearts and not your clothing. Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow…

Long Service Certificates 2026

On February 13, we gathered at Cults to celebrate people who have distinguished themselves in serving the Church. The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt Rev Rosie Frew, presented Long Service Certificates to 25 elders,…

Important updates

New Directions In January, I attended the New Directions Forum on behalf of the Presbytery. A summary of the day can be found here: New Directions Jan 2026 – Briefing Note for Wider Circulation As you will read, the discussions…

Light in the darkness

It is fair to say that in the last week I have moved from saying ‘Happy New Year’ to ‘the weather is really dismal isn’t it’. After the snow has come the rain and it feels like we are spending…

Office Bearers

The earliest known use of the term ‘office bearer’ is cited as being from the Register of the Privy Council of Scotland in 1593. An ‘office bearer’ is a person who holds a position of authority and responsibility in a…

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