From the L&B Mission Officer – 1st September 2025

Dear Friends The sudden freshening of the wind in these last couple of days has, together with cooler nights, confirmed that we are moving towards Autumn. We are ending what has been the hottest summer ever recorded in the UK. In the church year September is the season of creation. “We are made to be […]

From the L&B Mission Officer – 18th March 2025

Dear Friends Blindwells Many of you will have noticed as you drive East down the A1 past Tranent big signs on your left flagging major new housing developments. Local churches have been working hard at the largest of these, Blindwells, to build relations with developers and the council as well as deliver a range of […]

Lothian and Borders Update – Glimpses of better days 24th Feb 2025

Hello everyone, In talking to a few people last week everyone agreed that February has been a ‘Meh’ month. There is the promise of better days but they are not here yet. We know the sun is getting higher in the sky and getting warmer but it sure doesn’t feel it. Windy doesn’t quite cut […]

Lothian and Borders Presbytery Update 27/1/24 – Brothers and Sisters

Hi everyone, Been back in Scotland for a week and the temperature difference between here and Tenerife was marked. Going from 22 to -2 has been a bit of a shock! I hope as well you all came through Eowyn ok. Our near neighbours lost some roof ridge tiles and slates but otherwise are ok. […]