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Reflections from the Pew 12

In the previous Reflection we heard how a person who lived in Burntisland had a major effect of the church in Scotland with the formation of the Free Church in 1843 - this had repercussions in Aberdour. Between 300 and 400 members left the Parish church to join the...

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Support for Afghan refugees coming to Fife

Fire Presbytery met with Fife Voluntary Action and Fife Migrants Forum to consider how we could support efforts being made on a multi-agency basis to welcome Afghani Refugees to Fife. Fife Voluntary Action is working with our public sector partners, other third sector...

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Reflections from the Pew 11

Walking along the front in Burntisland I saw this plaque. Thomas Chalmers lived in Burntisland and was intrumental in founding the Free Church of Scotland. At this time the local landowners rather than the congregation could choose the minister. In 1843 470 clergy...

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Reflections from the Pew 10

One program I enjoy on the television is Undercover Boss. Its back again for its sixth series on ITV on Thursday evening at 9pm. Every episode follows the same format. The boss feels out of touch with their company so puts on a wig, changes their name and takes an...

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Presbytery Mission Plan Roadmap

The General Assembly (2021) instructed all Presbyteries to develop a Presbytery Mission Plan by the end of 2022, with the emphasis on mission. The Presbytery has devised a detailed roadmap for achieving this plan, with a timetable that begins NOW with consultation and...

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News from the Church of Scotland – Prayer for Afganistan

News from the Church of Scotland – Prayer for Afganistan

Rev Dr Marjory MacLean, convener of the Committee on Chaplains to Her Majesty's Forces, has written us a prayer for Afghanistan as we remember the sufferings of the people of that land and the sacrifices of our military personnel. It is available here.

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Reflections from the Pew 9

I read in the Dunfermline Press that the most popular name for baby boys in July in Fife was Noah. The story of Noah, the Ark and the Flood is one of the most famous stories in the bible. The story of Noah should not be taken too literally but it tells us the...

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