Easter Sunday 2026 – He is Risen but how do we still have Hope?
“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:
[Read more…]Sale of St Gerardine’s Church Buildings delayed by artefacts
By way of an update regarding the sale of the former St. Gerardine’s High Church buildings, the property is “under offer”.
In the (pre-new East Beach Bridge) photograph below, St. Gerardine’s is the building with the spire, more or less in the middle of the picture. The former St. James’ Church (which remains open, as part of Laich of Moray Parich Church – see further below) is the building with the very pointy spire, towards the right hand side of the photo.
There are three historic artefacts which remain in the church which will have to be removed before the sale can finally proceed. These are: the Kinneddar Pillar, Drainie Memorial and Stotfield Disaster Memorial Plaque.
The Kirk Session of Laich of Moray Parish Church (formerly, until 31 January 2026, Lossiemouth Parish Church) are doing their best to relocate these items.
The Kirk Session have probably been able to find a new home for the Disaster Memorial Plaque but are still seeking a suitable place or places for the other two artefacts.
We have several local organisations and people assisting in this search, for whose help we are very grateful.
We will provide a further update whenever possible. Recent photos of the 3 historic artefacts are set out below.
[Read more…]We become “Laich of Moray Parish Church” from 01 February 2026
Interim Moderator, Rev. Eddie Enslin (Minister at Bellie and Speymouth Parish Church), announced at the beginning of the joint all-age worship service at Duffus Kirk that the existing Parishes of Duffus, Spynie and Hopeman, on the one hand, and Lossiemouth, on the other hand, will unite as one Parish – “Laich of Moray Parish Church” – from 01 February 2026.
There will be a Service of Union to be held in Lossiemouth (former St. James’ building) on the afternoon of Sunday 15 February 2026 at 3pm. The service will be conducted by Moderator of the Presbytery of the North East & Northern Isles, Rev. Shuna Dicks.
In his sermon at Duffus Kirk, Mr Enslin used the story of Jesus’ first miracle – turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana – as a metaphor for the unfolding situation leading to the union of these two parishes.
Rev. Geoff McKee retires
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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