Friday 19th February

A stunning drive down from Inverness past the Lochs back to Gloucestershire.

Thursday 18th February

A drive to to Avoch Congregational Church (pronounced "Och!")with Malcolm Muir (chair of Congregational Federation in Scotland) to discuss future ministry there - a warm and welcoming church which is concerned to choose the right style of ministry.

16th Feb (continued)

The Kittybrewster Church meets at the Powis community centre which includes Annie's cafe, dance and football sessions, and so much more.









Charlie, one of the people taking the local training course

15th - 16th February

Meeting, listening and learning about the Aberdeen churches and enjoying warm hospitality.





The "ecumenical" development at Cove and the need for an extension at their children's work.
The ministry at Potterton and Balmedie, Danestone and Woodside, which include so many children's activities.

Sunday Evening

I drove north to Peterhead to bring greetings to the church there and to hear about exciting developments - new members and a Sunday School of twenty-seven, and a thriving cafe lunch club. Here Minister James McMillan enjoys after church fellowship.

Sunday 14th February

I took part in the service in Perth Congregational Church after being welcomed by the Provost of Perth and Kinross Council John Hulbert.








An unexpected reunion with ex-members of Sandford Congregational Church (Devon) now living in Scotland.

Scottish visit Friday 12th February - 19th February

Saturday 13th



A chance to hear how the Scottish area works as I attended their council meeting in Perth. It was interesting to see how they divided into Mission, Ministry, Finance, and children's work groups, and then resumed to report back.







Evening

I enjoyed high tea with office bearers and members from the Perth Congregational Church, and Minister Gordon Campbell.