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Reflections from the Pew 19
The first documented consumer cooperative was founded in 1769, in a barely furnished cottage in Fenwick, East Ayrshire, when local weavers bought a sack of oatmeal and began selling the contents at a discount, forming the Fenwick Weavers' Society. In 1810, Rev. Henry...
WW2 War Memorial
A second new page has been added to the website giving information on the WW2 names on the War Memorial at the church hall, it is available here. This supplements the new page giving information on the WWI names, it is available here. It is interesting to compare the...
Reflections from the Pew 18
Cadbury was established in Birmingham, England in 1824, by John Cadbury, a Quaker who sold tea, coffee and drinking chocolate. As a Quaker he was barred from University and the Professions, therefore like other Quakers (Fry & Rowntree) went into business. Part of...
WWI War Memorial
A new page has been added to the website giving information on the WWI names on the War Memorial at the Church Hall. It is available here. A page for WWII will be added later.
Reflections from the Pew 17
The Purple shop is an important feature in Aberdour. Under Robert & Angela it was the perfect village shop. Now with Fiona in charge, each time I visit I look forward to seeing what changes she has made. Recently it was the addition of a coffee machine and a pink...
Reflections from the Pew 16
War - 3 telegrams, 3 weeks of anguish, a lifetime of grief.16th October 1914 From: Secretary, War Office To: Hewitt, St Colme, Aberdour, Fife Regret to inform you that 2nd Lieut W.G. Hewitt Royal Scotts is reported missing on 13th October. This does not necessarily...
Reflections from the Pew 15
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland met in Burntisland Parish Church in May 1601 in the presence of King James VI. The General Assembly had moved out of Edinburgh to escape an outbreak of plague. The meeting was due to take place in St Andrews. However,...
News from the Church of Scotland
Professor Jason Leitch - why face coverings are still necessary in church. You will have keep watching 'till the end. https://youtu.be/jyFndtnQ0yQ Rev Iain Greenshields (from St Margaret's Community Church, Dunfermline) is the Moderator Designate of the General...
Fruits of the Spirit – week 5
Faithfulness Matthew 25:14-30Matthew 25:15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two and to another one, to each according to his own ability, and immediately took his journey.Thought for the week God delights to give his people responsibilities. What talents or...