Moderator helps mark anniversary

A programme of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of building of the present East Kilbride Old Parish Church sanctuary in 1774 began on January 14 with a visit by the Moderator of the General Assembly, the Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton, who preached the sermon at the Sunday morning service. This was followed by a congregational lunch in the church hall when the Moderator presented Long Service Certificates to eleven elders and leaders.

From left: Alistair Walker (45 years elder), Ian Walker (37 years elder), Campbell Bain (41 years elder), June Mair (30 years elder), Bob Mair (53 years elder), Barrie Herbert (48 years elder), Colin Thomas (34 years organist, choirmaster), Nan Colthart (32 years elder), Jim Colthart (32 years elder), David Kent (49 years elder and magazine editor), Jill Cowan (49 years Sunday School leader).