Lossiemouth Church of Scotland

This year the Remembrance Sunday service is in St James’ Church on 12 November at 11.30am.

It means there are a couple of points to note in relation to services on that Sunday:

• There is no Sunday service at St Gerardine’s High Church on that date because it is a joint service with St James’ Church for Remembrance Sunday.
• There is no 10:00am service at St James’.

Before the 11.30am service, there will be a short service at Lossiemouth War Memorial, Pitgaveny St, Lossiemouth IV31 6DF. It will begin at about 10.50am.

You are most welcome to attend either or both these services.

Additional notes – including parking information

Members of the Armed Forces and other uniformed organisations will meet in St James’ Square and march, accompanied by the brass band, to the War Memorial.

Rev. McKee, Rev. Munro and another members of clergy from RAF Lossiemouth will take part in the proceedings at the War Memorial.

At the end of this, those taking part will meet at the Town Hall, regroup, then march, with the brass band, to St James’ Church (i.e. from High Street onto Prospect Terrace, where St James’ Church is located).

Parking may be “difficult” in the vicinity of the church. Please note that – with thanks to our friends and neighbours there – the gated car park at St Gerardine’s High Church (at the junction of Prospect Terrace and St Gerardine’s Road) will be open and available for parking.

The service at St James’ Church will start at 11.30am approximately.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row…

Major John McCrae, May 1915

Image: Monica Galentino via Unsplash.com

Tickets are now on sale for the performance of the musical, “Barnabas”, at St James’ Church – at 7.30pm on 20 September 2017.

While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”  Acts 13:2

The musical tells the exciting story of Barnabas the Encourager, as he and Saul visit Cyprus on the first part of their missionary journey. As they travel from Salamis in the east to Paphos in the west, they share the Good News of Jesus with Jews and Gentiles. The story culminates in a dramatic encounter with the Roman Proconsul and a Jewish sorcerer. [Read more…]

A service for the World Day of Prayer will take place in St James’ Church, Lossiemouth, on Friday 03 March 2017 at 7pm.

The order of service for World Day of Prayer 2017 comes from The Philippines and the theme is: “Am I being unfair to you?”

We would be very glad to see you at this service (or any others in the Church).

If you require any further information, feel free to send us a message via this website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2 main joint services over Christmas within the linkage of St Gerardine’s High Church and St James’ Church. Our minister, Rev. Geoff McKee, will be leading the worship on both occasions.

Watchnight Service – Saturday 24 December at 11.15pm

This service is in St James’ (link to location map). Beforehand – from 10.30pm – there will be mulled wine and mince pies in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to come to this time of fellowship before the service.

Christmas Morning Service – Sunday 25 December at 10.00am

This service is in St Gerardine’s. Come and celebrate Jesus’ birth.

There is no morning service at St James’ on this Sunday.

We hope to see you at one or more of these events.

We wish you health and happiness this Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

P.S. From Sunday 01 January 2017, service times will revert to normal, with consecutive services in both churches: i.e. 10.00 am at St James’ and 11.30 am at St Gerardine’s.