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Thursday February 23 2023

Our regular round-up of news received from churches

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With the creation of larger presbyteries, the Rev John Russell’s time as Clerk to the Presbytery of Dunkeld & Meigle came to an end on December 31 after 21 years in the post.

John was originally ordained in Ontario, Canada, and served as minister of the Scots Kirk in Rotterdam, Southend in Argyll and Tillicoultry. He also served as Convener of the Board of National Mission and the Unions & Readjustments Committee of the General Assembly. When he retired to Dunkeld he was appointed Presbytery Clerk in 2001.

In recognition of his service to the Presbytery a presentation was made at a Presbytery dinner in Dunkeld, marking the end of the Presbytery of Dunkeld & Meigle.

John is pictured with his wife Sheila, with whom he celebrated their 60^th anniversary on January 3.

Airdrie: Jackson Church recognised the service of eleven of their elders late last year. Geoff Burden received a certificate for 50 years’ service while another ten elders received 30 years’ service awards.

Back row, from left: Eleanor Gibson, Janet Burden, Marie Gault, Armour Gault and Ann Alexander. Middle: June Lawson, Anna Milton, Kathryn Campbell, Margaret Pritchard and David Alexander. Front: the Rev Kay Gilchrist, Geoff Burden.

Springburn Parish Church celebrated the long service of seven elders who between them had accumulated 270 years’ service. From left: Billy Gilmartin, Aileen McIntosh, Audrey Shortt, Irene Munro, Rev Brian Casey, Lynn Grier, Alan Murray, Agnes Burniston.

At a special service on January 15, Dumfries Northwest Church ordained three new Elders - Sue Grieve, Brian Keachie and Ruth Phoenix – and readmitted Bill Welsh on to the Kirk Session. Long service certificates were also presented at the same service to Sandra Bell (30 years), Fred Sewell (40 years), Jean Douglas (40 years) and Brian Gillespie (50 years).

Busby Parish Church in Glasgow celebrated 25 years of parish ministry by the Rev Jerry Eve on Sunday January 29. The regular congregation was joined by members from other churches, local councillors, retired ministers, youth organisations and the Eve family. The service was conducted by members led by Steve Smith, and a cheque presented to Mr Eve in gratitude for his service.

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