Dear Friends,Today is a special occasion in the life of our church and of our country as we gather to give thanks to God for those who, down the years have sacrificed so much for our safety and freedom. We welcome all who have come to share with...
Read MoreSunday 3 November 2024: Letter from the Locum Minister, Rev Marion Paton
Dear Friends,Today, as we celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion we are delighted to welcome all who have gathered this morning, regular members of our congregation, former members of our congregation, and visitors. We do not have strangers...
Read More20 October 2024: Letter from the Locum Minister, Rev Marion Paton
Dear Friends, What a wonderful day of celebration and thanksgiving we enjoyed last Sunday as we welcomed new members by profession of faith and new elders to our Kirk Session and gave certificates to those who have served our congregation for...
Read More13 October 2024: Letter from the Locum Minister Rev Marion Paton
Dear Friends, Today we extend a very warm welcome to Rev Fiona Smith who has come to share with us on this very special day in the life of our congregation. Many of us know Fiona well and have been looking forward to seeing her for quite some...
Read More6 October 2024: Letter from the Locum Minister, Rev Marion Paton
Dear Friends, Today we welcome members and friends to our services of Harvest Thanksgiving. It is always difficult to predict when the harvest will be gathered in, and I was once told that we could not give thanks for it until it was! However...
Read More21 July 2024: Letter from the Locum Minister, Rev Marion Paton
Dear Friends,A young woman was waiting for a bus in dangerous slum area of a big city one dark evening when a young policeman approached her. ‘Do you want me to wait with you?’ he asked. She thanked him but told him she was not necessary because...
Read More29 September 2024: Letter from the Locum Minister, Rev Marion Paton
Dear Friends,As we look at our world, we see much for which we should be grateful. But we also see much that causes worry and distress to so many people. The cost-of-living crisis is plunging so many people into debt and despair as the rich seem...
Read More22 September 2024: Letter from the Locum Minister, Rev Marion Paton
Dear Friends,Have you ever played Chinese Whispers? That is the game where someone whispers a message in your ear that you pass on. As the message is passed on from one to another it changes, so that by the time it reaches the end of the line it...
Read More8 September 2024: Letter from the Locum Minister, Rev Marion Paton
Dear Friends,We extend a very warm welcome to all who have come to worship with us today. We are particularly pleased to welcome our visitors, and also those who have come to see what church is like. We hope you enjoy your time with us and feel...
Read More25 August 2024: Letter from the Locum Minister Rev Marion Paton
Dear Friends,As most of you know, this summer since the beginning of July has not been easy for me. However, I am glad to report that the broken bone is mended, although my muscles are taking longer to recover. I hope to be back to long walks...
Read More7th July 2024: Letter from the Locum Minister Rev Marion Paton
Dear Friends,As I write, it is the morning of the General Election and I am also thinking about how I should exercise my democratic right to vote. How I vote is of course between me and the ballot box, so please don’t ask! But I am also thinking...
Read More26 May 2024: Letter from the Locum Minister, Rev Marion Paton
Dear Friends,Every morning Zoomy and I go for a walk up the hill beside the hospital before breakfast. For Zoomy it seems to be an opportunity to sniff out which of her doggy friends have been there before her and for me it is an opportunity for...
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