MINISTRIES
Compiled by Faith Action
DEATHS
Rev Magnus J C Williamson formerly Fetlar with Yell on April 14
Rev Ian W MacBain formerly Coatbridge: Coatdyke on May 6
RETIRED
2024
Rev Duncan J Macpherson from Deputy Assistant Chaplain General, Army on December 31
Rev Dr James Francis from Army Chaplain on December 31
2025
Rev Alistair G Bennett formerly Bermuda: Christ Church, Warwick on April 30
INDUCTIONS
Rev Elspeth M McKay to Huntly: Strathbogie Drumblade on April 8
Rev Alexander T McAspurren to Bathgate on May 5
APPOINTMENTS – ASSISTANT MINISTERS
Rev Brian MacLeod to Stornoway: Martin’s Memorial as Assistant Minister on April 1
INTERIM MINISTERS – RETIRED
Rev Stewart M McPherson from Kirkcaldy: Langtoun Central on May 1
MINISTRIES DEVELOPMENT STAFF
NEW APPOINTMENT
Caroline Whittit to Youth Development Worker, Falkirk: Upper Braes on January 27
MINISTRIES DEVELOPMENT STAFF
RETIRED
Eileen Usher from Congregational Development Facilitator in the Annan and Gretna area on March 31
Long Service
Elgin: George Duthie (40), Hilda Robertson (30), William Robertson (30), Kathleen Dale (30), Mary Dawson (30) and June Edmonstone (30)
Dalry St Margaret’s: Stuart Williams (30), Jean Todd (30), Elizabeth Cuthbertson (30) , Sandra McKenzie (30), Margo Davidson (40), Anne Paterson (40), Mary Gilbert (40), the late Elise Glen (40)
Tarbolton: Margaret Kerr (30), Hannah McNae (30), Jim Jamieson (30), Maureen McNae (30)
Walkers on the pier at St Andrews, John Crichton
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