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Welcome to the Moderator’s Blog Page
Welcome to the Moderator’s Blog Page
A review of the Presbytery Year in film….
The Presbytery of Aberdeen and Shetland came into being in 2020. This video about the work of our Presbytery was shown at the General Assembly. It was produced and presented by the Rev Peter Johnston. Click on this link to view the film: A Review of the Presbytery...
Vacancy at the Rubislaw Church Centre
A vacancy for a part-time permanent Church Centre Manager has become available at the Rubislaw Church Centre on Beaconsfield Road, Aberdeen. Please follow link to access the advertisement - Vacancy at the Rubislaw Church Centre
Farewell to Rev. Scott Rennie- Queens Cross Church, Aberdeen
Rev. Scott RenniePresbytery Meeting March 22Queens Cross Parish Church After the Easter services at Queens Cross Church, Aberdeen, their minister for 13 years, Rev Scott Rennie, left for a new charge at Crown Court, Church of Scotland, London. His induction will...
“Restructured, Rebuilt, Reborn” – The Cross at Oldmachar Church, Bridge of Don
“Restructured, Rebuilt, Reborn” The cross at Oldmachar Church, Bridge of Don. Lovingly restored and rebuilt by committed volunteers and rededicated by the Rev Jim Weir on Easter Sunday – 17th April 2022.
Tribute to Mrs. Fiona Benzie Overseas Mission Worker 12th May 1947 – 9th March 2022
Mrs. Fiona BenzieWe were very sad to hear the news of Fiona Benzie’s passing. Rev. Dr. Robert Smith will be conducting the service of thanksgiving for her life on Monday 28th March at 12pm at Rubislaw Parish Church, Aberdeen. He says, “Fiona Benzie was a loving wife,...
Tribute to the Rev Laurie Young Gordon 1927-2022 by Rev. Jean Montgomerie
Rev. Laurie Young GordonLaurie was born in Dundee and after leaving school in 1944 aged 16 and served his time as a baker at Keillor’s before being called up in 1945 for National Service in the RAF where he became a Telegraph Operator. In April 1947 he sailed for...
Aberdeen North Parish Ministers retire…..
As Aberdeen North Parish Ministers retire Ian Ingram, Presbytery Elder provides us with some insights on their ministries…...Rev.Susan SutherlandSusan was inducted to Mastrick Parish Church in June 2017 and immediately set about getting to know the congregation and...
Sale of Shetland Church Buildings to Community Groups
St.Ninian's Church, BigtonChurch buildings have great significance for local communities wherever they are and when closure and sales are planned it brings to the fore heartache and sadness. In Shetland as with many areas in Scotland closure and sales of church...
Mrs. Amy Bender leaves us for pastures new……
Amy Bender graduating from University of Aberdeen with a Bachelor of DivinityKeith North ChurchMrs. Amy Bender has been working as a probationer at Mannofield Church and part of the ministry team for Aberdeen West Churches. She leaves us to be ordained and inducted...