Parish News Round-up

Thursday November 5

Our regular round-up of news received from churches

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A new anthem written by Kinross Parish Church’s minister, the Rev Alan Reid, was sung by the church’s choir at the morning service on November 1 (All Saints Day). The anthem, “Praise the Lord” was based on Psalm 103 and was part of the celebration of ten years since the completion of major improvements to the interior of the church.

Also taking part in the service were Kinross Parish Church’s two previous ministers, the Rev Leslie Barr and the Rev John Munro, and Ordained Local Minister Rev Margaret Michie. All three were involved in the planning and execution of the £750,000 project. The project’s contractors and members of some of the many local organisations which regularly use the building for meetings and events were also represented at the service.

The Rev Alan Reid said: “The alterations were designed to make the church more flexible, accessible and welcoming, not only for worship but also as a community resource. In the last week alone, apart from our Sunday service, there have been nine other events in the church. A cause for celebration indeed.”

Pictured from left: the Rev John Munro, the Rev Alan Reid, the Rev Margaret Michie and the Rev Leslie Barr.

The Officers and Boys of 8^th Airdrie Company set up a family and friends Quiz Night to coincide with a round of matches at the recent Rugby World Cup.

The event on October 3 attracted around 30 people to watch Scotland and England’s final group matches (against South Africa and Australia respectively) and take part in the quiz. Despite neither match going the way of the home nation, the event was a success with even people who knew little about rugby enjoying themselves.

At the Guild rededication of Lochee Parish Church, Dundee, seven ladies received long service certificates which totalled 270 years.

From left: Jean Moir (30 years), Mhairi MacMillan (50), Lilian Walker (50), Mary McLean (50), Margaret Ross (30), Betty Stewart (30) and May Christie (30).

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