Isaiah 55:10-13 Romans 8:1-11 Matthew 13:1-9,18-23     Yippee! From next Wednesday we are permitted to open our churches again for worship, this is wonderful news……..but if only it were that simple!  Various measures will have to be put in place first, not least permission from the bishop and a… read more >>

Zechariah 9:9-12 Romans 7:15-25 Matthew 11:16-19,25-30 Friday saw an end to the five-mile restriction; in celebration we set off to Loch Lomond on Saturday to walk along its banks and breath in the hill air.   It was magical! The dogs were very excited to be back: especially Ted who enjoyed… read more >>

St. Andrew’s book group met last week for the first time since lockdown began, via Zoom of course! The book ‘Autumn’ by Ali Smith was chosen by Jan and it was interesting to hear from Liz M that her sister had shared a flat with Ali during student days in… read more >>

Jeremiah 28:5-9 Romans 6:12-23 Matthew 10:40-42     On Wednesday Stephen and I went on a “mercy mission” to Perth to visit an old family friend who is now in her mid-90’s.  “Auntie Phyll” was a great friend of my late mother’s.  They met just after the war as probationary… read more >>

Jeremiah 20:7-13 Romans 6:1-11 Matthew 10:24-39 “Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”   This week’s letter starts with the sad news that Rosamond Falconer has died.  She died peacefully in Antonine House on Thursday afternoon.  Owing to current restrictions her funeral will be held privately at… read more >>

Our church garden is  very well cared for by Robin Milne, James and Mark & is now beginning to come into summer bloom. Here are a few photos that Robert has recently taken of the garden and the new flower tubs which Tim helped to install at the front of… read more >>