Presbytery News (page 2)

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 Scotland last month and has promised to preserve and promote the historic integrity and significance of the “Mither Kirk”. Formally…

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 Aberdeen South Church of Scotland. Rev Corne Randall gave an inspiring sermon on resilience. He explained that a resilient faith…

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 Royal Princess, the Princess Royal at Dunfermline Abbey. Dr Greenshields said: “I am deeply honoured and privileged to be one…

Threads through Prayer & Creation by Jacqui Parkinson

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 from school management, recruited some practical support of a couple of teachers and a local church youth worker. The Series…

An arts charity has taken over part of an historic church in the heart of Aberdeen which will help secure its long-term future. The Church of Scotland has transferred ownership of the West Kirk within the Kirk of St Nicholas to Edinburgh Palette, which has a reputation for sensitively breathing new life into buildings and making them multi-purpose community spaces.…

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 mission to and with Secondary School age youth and young adults. Matt will be facilitating congregations to put their vision…

In the early hours of 21 July 1881, 58 Haaf fishermen were killed by an unexpected summer storm off the coast of Yell, Shetland. 36 of the men were from Gloup, others from North Mainland, Unst & Scalloway. Ten boats were lost, mostly traditional sixareens. Only 7 bodies were ever recovered and the tragedy left 34 widows and 85 orphans.…