On Wednesday 24th July a number of folk from St John’s went on a visit to Rosslyn Chapel on what was a glorious day. Everyone appreciated the short very informative talk before exploring the interior and exterior at their own pace.

It is 130 years since first branch of the Mothers’ Union in Scotland was established in Dunblane, following a visit by Mary Sumner, the founder of the movement, to Scotland in 1887. Come and find out more about the history of MU in Scotland and its current projects between Friday 9th and Sunday 11th August. There will be an exhibition of hand-sewn banners from around the diocese, a historical display and information about the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence, a project MU is involved with. You are welcome to join us for a Celebration Service at 11 on the Friday followed by a shared lunch.

Congratulations to Wendy and Jeremy on celebrating 40 years of marriage!! This fabulous couple are so kind, welcoming and always smiling! It is a privilege to have them as part of our community! Happy ruby wedding anniversary!

It is with great pleasure that we can formally announce that Rachael Wright will be placed in the Highland Perthshire Linked Charge as a Mixed Mode student, commencing 8th September 2019. We are in the process of organizing the Commissioning Service as part of a Joint Charge Evensong at Holy Trinity (final date tbc) to officially admit her into ministry and training in the charge and to welcome both Rachael and Charlotte to our congregations.

We celebrated St James’ Feast Day at our 10.30am Eucharist with music and at the bring-and-share lunch afterwards. The St James shell prayers cast a warm glow on the service.

Another wonderful annual summer outing, this time to Pitlochry. The weather was superb considering we had rain forecast all day long!

St Mary’s will be hosting the annual Mary Sumner Day celebration and commemorating 130 years of the Mothers’ Union in Scotland. Everyone is welcome to the service and lunch. The exhibition of banners and historical display will be open all weekend.

Come to a concert at St Modoc’s on Friday 26th July at 7.30 pm, by the Kyiv Classic Accordion Duo. They play a range of classical and traditional pieces in a way that sounds like a full orchestra!

As part of the Aberdour Festival, the two churches in Aberdour, St Fillan’s Church of Scotland & St Columba’s Episcopal Church, will be having a Flower Festival. St Columba’s will be open from Thursday 1 August to Saturday 3 August between 11:00 am and 16:00 pm & on Sunday from 13:00 to 16:00. The Flower Festival will culminate in a joint Songs of Praise service on Sunday 4 August at 19:00 pm. All are welcome.

There were celebrations at St James’ with Chris and Tracy’s 25th wedding anniversary and the 86th birthday of one of the congregation. Very Best wishes to them!