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On Thursday March 31 the Presbytery of  Dunfermline recognised a faithful servant.

Anne Stuart, of Aberdour, was commissioned as deaconess 50 years ago.

She was presented with cake and flowers and the Rev Peter Gerbrandy-Baird, minister at Aberdour: St Fillan's paid tribute to her and her work over half a century.

Anne is pictured with Lorraine Fraser, Secretary to the Presbytery.

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The first bilingual Messy Church for Deaf and hearing families has taken place at an Edinburgh Church. Hearing people from the congregations of St Andrew's and St George's West joined families who use British Sign Language to communicate to enjoy an afternoon of craft, fun and food.

Further details of the event is available at http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news_and_events/news/recent/edinburgh_kirk_hosts_first_bilingual_messy_church_for_deaf_and_hearing_families