The Revd Joan Lyon finishes her term as Transitional Priest for St John’s, Alloa, on 1st October. In her year there Joan has provided pastoral leadership to the congregation, and also helped them with insight and imagination as they asked questions about the future of St John’s, and the opportunities and challenges of mission and ministry in Alloa. A thanksgiving service will take place at St John’s on Sunday 4th October at 11.00am (numbers are limited by Phase 3 requirements). At this service Bishop Ian will appoint Revd Chris Lowdon (Rector of St James, Dollar) as Interim Pastor for St John’s.