St James' Church of Scotland, Lossiemouth

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Laich of Moray Parish Church (formerly Lossiemouth Church of Scotland)

Prospect Terrace, Lossiemouth, Moray IV31 6JS.

The Union of the former Parishes of (a) Lossiemouth; and (b) Duffus, Spynie and Hopeman

Minister: Locum: Anne-Marie Simpson (OLM)

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Why our response to strangers says so much about us

September 26, 2021 by 2

26 September 2021 is the 18th Sunday after Pentecost and the main reading this week comes from Mark’s Gospel – Mark 9:38-50.

The version set out below is taken from The Message, rather than the usual ‘New International Version’ (of the Bible), for a bit of variety. The version read in the service (video link to recording, below) is from the NIV version, as usual.

Should you wish to download the sermon as a PDF, a version is available at the link here.

Below, you will find the main scripture for this week, the Order of Service, the Video of the Service led by Rev. Geoff McKee, and a Musical Selection by Katherine Robertson, with an interesting local, Moray connection.

Swans with Cygnets in the Spynie Canal, Moray.
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Would You like to join a Music Group for P1 – S1+ in Lossiemouth?

September 21, 2021 by 2

Do you enjoy singing?

Can you play an instrument?

We are hoping to start up a music group on Thursdays at 4pm in the Church hall.

We would rehearse songs for Sunday services and concerts.

All are welcome.

Bring along a friend too!

If you would like to join the group, please get in touch with Kath. Tel: 814611

Alternatively, send in an enquiry via this website.

We will let you know asap when the group will start.

Child silhouetted - jumping for joy - Austin Schmid - Unsplash.com

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Why Jesus is not interested in those who seek self-advancement

September 19, 2021 by 2

19 September 2021 is the 17th Sunday after Pentecost. Welcome to today’s online service materials.

Below, you will find Rev. Geoff McKee’s Order of Service for today, together with the Video Service.

You can download a PDF version of the sermon by clicking here. Or, if you prefer to read the text of the sermon on this website, see also here.

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Saved For

September 13, 2021 by 2

Last week’s service was posted only to YouTube.

This week – 12 September 2021 – we welcome back Rev. Morris Smith. Below, you will find the Order of Service, the Video Service embedded from YouTube and a Musical Selection from our Musical Director, Katherine Robertson.

The Sermon is entitled “Saved For” and is based on Mark 8: 27 – 38, the text of which is also set out, below.

The Church is now open for Sunday services without number restrictions – no booking is required to attend the Church in person. If you’ve any questions at all or would like to come to a service but need assistance to do so, please get in touch. We would be delighted to see you.

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Eating problems or heart problems?

August 29, 2021 by 2

29th August 2021 sees the St James’ service taken by Margaret King – it’s the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Thank you, Margaret! Here are some links to previous services conducted by Margaret at St James’ – 22 March 2020 (when virtual services were a ‘new thing’) and 24 January 2016 (at a time of transition to our ‘new’ minister, Rev. Geoff McKee).

Below, you’ll find the order of service and then the video of the service, embedded from YouTube.

Order of Service

ST JAMES’, LOSSIEMOUTH
ORDER OF SERVICE SUN 29 AUGUST 2021, 10am

Welcome
Call to Worship (Psalm 15)
MP 147 – Fill your hearts with joy and gladness
Prayer
REFLECTION – Mark 7: 1-8 – Hand washing
CH 351 (Seated) – Jesus’ hands are kind hands
James 1: 22-25
Mark 7: 9-23
MP 89 – Come down, O Love divine
SERMON: Eating Problems or Heart Problems?
MP 495 – O for a heart to praise my God
Dedication of Offering & Prayers for Others
MP 760 v. 1,4,5 When we walk with the Lord
Blessing and Threefold Amen.

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Easter Sunday 2026 – He is Risen but how do we still have Hope?

April 5, 2026 By 2

“Christ is Risen, He is Risen Indeed!”

Happy Easter!

One modern-day thinker respected by the Church of Scotland in its approach to theology is Dr Timothy Keller (1950 – 2023) – see, for example, the pamphlet “What can I say?” (link to PDF download).

In a world ravaged by war, poverty and fear, on this Easter Sunday, arguably the happiest day of the year in the Christian calendar, here are some words you might like to hear – from Tim Keller.

In an interview recorded with Matt Smethurst in 2021, Tim Keller was asked if he could give any words of reassurance to Christians who are nervous about the future.

At that time, Tim was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer.

The reference to “Kathy” is to his wife.

Tim said:

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