We were delighted to have a visit from our dear friends from India, Suresh and Roja who always visit our Church when they are in the Highlands.
Our church is participating in “Doors Open Days” again this year, along with many other historic buildings across the North. St Andrew’s Church will be open Sat. 20 Sept. 10am—4.00pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits served throughout the day and someone will be on hand to answer your questions about the church’s history. Come along and bring a friend!
Complete the survey using this Link to Survey for Doors Open Days
Or use the QR code on the poster below …
This year’s Easter floral displays in and around the Church are particularly lovely, especially the yellow and white crucifix featuring daffodils, tulips and dahlias which are stunning as you can see…
Happy Easter!
Morag Brooks was baptised in our church on Sunday, 15 December as part of the morning service. It was, very appropriately, on the third Sunday of Advent, the theme of which is always ‘Joy.’
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On Saturday 21st September St Andrews Church took part in the Caithness and Sutherland ‘Doors Open Days’. We entertained some fascinated visitors in the Church and explained some of the history which goes back into the 17th century with strong links to the Earls of Sutherland.
One of our visitors, Mr Briscoe from Fort William, followed up with some additional information about the 5th Seaforth Highlanders memorial plaque featured in the Church.
He explains as follows:
“I suspect that the 5th Seaforth WWI memorial was originally in the Drill Hall….”
Photo of memorial in St Andrews Church
“I had seen this report previously and made enquiries about what happened to the memorial, your memorial is the same as one in Wick Heritage Centre so sure it is the one in this report….”
Small world!
Our student minister, Andrew Ritchie, very ably preached and led worship for the first time in our church this Sunday. He is doing a ‘period of discernment’ with us with a view to Church of Scotland ministry in future and received appreciation from members of the congregation.
Isobel, John, Judy and Cecilia decorated the church for our Harvest Thanksgiving service. The congregation donated items of food to the Blythswood Highland Foodbank for local people in crisis.
