New Year, New Church
A group of Fife churches with a legacy which dates back centuries are looking to the future by combining resources in an exciting new union.
The churches at Aberdour, Dalgety, Inverkeithing, North Queensferry and Rosyth are uniting into a single charge, but at the same time maintaining worshipping centres in each of the five communities.
The new parish has been named Fife: Forthview Church of Scotland and Fergus Duncan, who vas previously interim moderator of Aberdour: St Fillan’s, has been appointed interim moderator of the new charge until a permanent ministry team is in place.
Dr Duncan, who will support the new united kirk session and congregation, commented: “It is an exciting time for the local church in the area, and a real opportunity to continue to build on the previous ministries, but also to look to the future and where we can see God at work in our local communities.
While the parish is united under the name Fife: Forthview, the five worshipping communities will each retain their local name to identify the building and area, for example Fife: Forthview – North Queensferry.
Dr Duncan explained that this will help ensure that local people know where to go for particular groups and events, but will also serve as a reminder that worship, pastoral care, funerals. weddings, and baptisms continue in the areas of the previous parishes.
Worship in the five communities will continue to be provided by the associate minister, locum ministers and pulpit supply, alongside the provision of pastoral care.
Anyone who needs to access the services of a minister can contact the office based at the Dalgety building, either by email at officeDalgety-church_co_uk or by phone on 01383 824 092. Calls will be directed to the ministers covering the parish.