NEW MEMBERS

1 Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church of Scotland welcomed 14 new members on December 8. Among these, three people chose to affirm their faith through adult baptism immediately before their admission. Pictured: the new members with the Rev Linda Broadley (locum minister), who conducted the service, and senior elder David Brener.

2 Five new members were admitted to the Abbey Church of Dunfermline on December 8. Josh and Luke Dalgliesh, Emily Coull, Gemma Paterson and Courtenay Summerson were then able to take their first Communion.

3 Stranraer Parish Church welcomed four new members by declaration of faith, and another two by transference of lines. The four new members are pictured with the Rev Andy Muir.