St James' Church of Scotland, Lossiemouth

For Christ, For You

Lossiemouth Church of Scotland

Prospect Terrace, Lossiemouth, Moray IV31 6JS.

The Union of the former Parishes of St. Gerardine's High Church and St. James' Church

Minister: Rev. Geoff McKee.

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Rev. Geoff McKee retires

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Geoff McKee is retiring as Minister of Lossiemouth Church of Scotland.

His last day of ministry is 31 October 2025.

He conducted worship for the last time (as its minister) at Lossiemouth Church of Scotland on Sunday 28 September 2025.

There was a “thank you” concert held for Geoff and his wife, Annie, in the Church on Saturday 27 September 2025 at 2pm.

We wish Geoff and Annie a long, happy and healthy retirement. We will miss them terribly but we are grateful for the time we have had together and for their ministry and faithful service in Lossiemouth. Your retirement is well-earned!

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Proposed Sale of the former St Gerardine’s High Church Buildings – Update: October 2025

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We, the Kirk Session of Lossiemouth Church of Scotland (LCS), are providing the information below to try and give a clear and open update on several important matters concerning our church and the former St Gerardine’s Church building.

We understand there has been much discussion and, at times, misinformation within the community, and we want to ensure you have the facts from our perspective.

This article aims to clarify our efforts regarding the sale of St Gerardine’s, our role in that process, how any future proceeds might benefit LCS, and our current financial situation, especially in light of the proposed union with the Parish of Duffus, Spynie, and Hopeman (DSH).

The Journey of Selling St Gerardine’s

The process of selling the former St Gerardine’s Church building has been a long and, at times, challenging one. The General Trustees of the Church of Scotland approved the movement of the building back in February 2024. Since then, we have worked diligently to prepare the building, including emptying it of contents, with some items like the defibrillator and fire extinguishers already removed. We also confirmed the location of the wooden carved German herdsman (now in the local library) and the 2000 Time Capsule in the church grounds.

The property was initially valued at £150,000 by an RICS surveyor and marketed at “offers over £150,000”. We received our first offer in late May 2025, with proposed purchaser having the stated intention of retaining it for community use. Based on advice, it was rejected to allow more time on the market. By mid-June, there were 10 notes of interest, leading to a closing date of June 24th.

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Holy Week Services in Lossiemouth Area Churches of Scotland 2025

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Happy Easter from Lossiemouth Area Church of Scotland Churches.

Palm Sunday (Sunday 13th April)

10.30am: Palm Sunday Service, Lossiemouth Church of Scotland.

10.30am: Palm Sunday Service, Spynie Kirk.

2.30pm Palm Sunday Procession (Meet in Station Car Park, Lossiemouth, for procession to Lossiemouth Church of Scotland).

3pm: Palm Sunday Praise, Lossiemouth Church of Scotland.



Maundy Thursday (Thursday 17th April):


7pm: Maundy Thursday Service (Holy Communion), Lossiemouth Church of Scotland



Good Friday (Friday 18th April):


7pm: Good Friday Service, Spynie Kirk


Easter Sunday (Sunday 20th April)


5.30am: Easter Sunday Sunrise service, East Beach, Lossiemouth (followed by bacon rolls in Church Hall, Lossiemouth Church of Scotland)

7.30am: Service at St.Peter’s Kirk, Duffus.

10.30am: Easter Sunday Service, Lossiemouth Church of Scotland

10.30am: Easter Sunday Service (all-age worship), Hopeman Kirk

All are welcome!

A Service for Everyone in Lossiemouth – World Day of Prayer 2025

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Lossiemouth Church of Scotland will hold a service for the World Day of Prayer on Friday, 07 March 2025 at 2.00pm.

Everyone is welcome.

The World Day of Prayer worship service has a special annual theme which is developed by women of a different country each year. A national committee then prepares an order of service on that theme.

For 2025, the theme is “I made you wonderful” (Psalm 139:14), developed by women from the Cook Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
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Lossiemouth area Church of Scotland Services for Christmas 2024

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Wishing you a Merry Christmas – From the Church of Scotland, Lossiemouth Area Churches.

Lossiemouth Church of Scotland SC000880 and Duffis, Spynie and Hopeman Church SC004853

The following services are scheduled to take place over the period.

Sunday 15th December at 2.30pm
Christmas Songs of Praise
Lossiemouth Parish Church

Friday 20th December at 7.00pm
Duffis, Spynie and Hopeman Men’s Group Carol Service
Duffus Kirk

Sunday 22nd December at 10.30am
Service of Nine Lessons and Carols
Lossiemouth Parish Church

Sunday 22nd December at 7.30pm
Duffis, Spynie and Hopeman Blue Christmas Service
Hopeman Church

Christmas Eve at 6.00pm
Duffus, Spynie and Hopeman Light Service
Hopeman Church

Christmas Eve at 11.15pm
Duffus,Spynie and Hopeman Watchnight Service
Spynie Kirk

Christmas Eve at 11.15pm
Lossiemouth Parish Church Watchnight Service
Lossiemouth Parish Church

Christmas Day at 10.00am
Lossiemouth Parish Church Christmas Service
Lossiemouth Parish Church

Christmas Day at 10.30am
Duffus, Spynie and Hopeman Christmas Service
Duffus Kirk

Sunday 29th December at 10.30am
Service led by Elders
Lossiemouth Parish Church

Sunday 5th January at 10.30am
United New Lossiemouth Area Service
Hopeman Church (i.e. no service in Lossiemouth Parish Church on this date)

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Lossiemouth Church of Scotland is a registered Charity No. SC000880.

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