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 created by Tony Lothian in the 1950s. Each year, it holds a celebratory lunch where 450 women from all over…
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 discarded materials in a moving tribute to those who served. This project is more than a simple craft – it’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 have worked in the industry. The Chaplaincy is for everyone regardless of faith or none. Created in the 1980s, originally…
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 service was led by (left to right in the picture): Rev Tose Shayamunda (Kincardine Coastal CoS), Father Mark Impson (Roman…
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 III in Banffshire. In her new role, Dr Gauld supports the Lord Lieutenant in his duties which include attending official…
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 Church Review had earlier decided that St John’s would benefit from a partnership with another congregation. Following thorough discussions between…
Ask Call Obey Report Notice
At the end of September, a small group gathered at Fountainhall Church at the Cross for an ACORN event. The evening was led by ACORN National Director (Scotland), Paul Haringman. ACORN is an acronym: A – Ask, C – Call, O – Obey, R – Report, N – Notice. It’s a small and simple initiative to help believers step out,…
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 Scotland, which will be led by one kirk session and five session clerks. The service of union was led by…
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 our congregations. This includes helping them meet their statutory obligations, advising on best practices, and delivering training for office bearers.…
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 Scotland last month and has promised to preserve and promote the historic integrity and significance of the “Mither Kirk”. Formally…