FORTH BRIDGE ABSEIL TO RAISE FUNDS FOR CROSSREACH

For many involved in the life of the Church of Scotland, the weekend after the closing of the General Assembly is a day of restorative relaxation.

But a group of key figures who are retiring or completing their service with the Church will this year swap the sofa for safety gear – and a 150 ft abseil down the iconic Forth Bridge, joining a team of staff and supporters to raise money for the Children and Family Services of CrossReach, the social care arm of the Church.

The Principal Clerk of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and former Moderator, the Very Rev Dr John Chalmers said he was tempted by the thrill of sailing down the side of the iconic 127-year-old rail bridge on Sunday May 28, just after the Assembly closes.

He has been joined in the CrossReach team of staff and supporters by the outgoing Moderator, the Rt Rev Dr Russell Barr and the retiring chief executive of CrossReach, Peter Bailey.

Dr Chalmers, who also retires from his post at the end of the Assembly, says: “This is the last day after my last General Assembly as Principal Clerk and I need something to replace the thrill of the debate!

“I also care passionately about the work that CrossReach is doing in Christ’s name across the whole of Scotland and I’d be thrilled if you would support our team with a donation.”

Donations for the team can be made at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/John-Chalmers3

This article appears in the May 2017 Issue of Life and Work

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