ECCOS

June 2025 Newsletter

June 2025

East Caithness Church of Scotland (ECCOS)

Parish Newsletter – June 2025

Dear FriendsD’you know I love that word ‘friends’ because it has such a special meaning as described by Jesus himself …Linda Broadley (Locum Minister and Interim Moderator)
Finding your new ministerJust to let you all know that a Nominating Committee was elected …
“Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” (Matthew 4:18–22)
Richard Munro, Convenor of Nominating Committee
Donating to your Church
  • Account Name: East Caithness Church of Scotland
  • Bank: Bank of Scotland, Wick
  • Sort Code: 80-09-96
  • A/C Number: 00704587
Or we have Gift Aid envelopes in the church if you are a tax payer … every penny counts, so again ‘thanks’.
Thoughts from the Church of Scotland General Assembly 2025The theme for this year’s General Assembly was “Extravagant Love” based on Ephesians 3:18 …Rev Heather Stewart – Locum
Hello ECCoS FamilyI want to say thank you to everyone who helped send me …
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage … for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)
Rob Petersen
June Charity – Refuel20–24 July – Gordon Castle, Fochabers. Since 2017 the Refuel Conference has been gathering … If you would like to attend, please let Linda know before 10th June.
Bringing the Good News OnlineWe’ve been blessed with some beautiful weather recently … Over the next few weeks, please reflect on what our new website could look like and send ideas by email.Iain Maclean, Session Clerk – session@eccos.org.uk
Bethany Gospel Hall invites youGospel Meetings for EveryoneIn the Tent at the Riverside, 7.30–8.15pm (1–19 June, except Thurs/Fri). Come and hear the good news. All welcome.

Lybster and Dunbeath – Weekly Activities

  • Sunday 1st June – Service in Dunbeath, 11am
  • Sunday 8th June – Service in Lybster, 11am
  • Sunday 15th June – Service in Dunbeath, 11am
  • Sunday 22nd June – Service in Lybster, 11am
  • Saturday 28th June – Church Fete in Manse Garden, 2–4pm (stalls, plants, baking, crafts, donations welcome)
  • Sunday 29th June – United Service in Lybster with Argyle Square, 11am
Lybster Church is available for baptisms, weddings and funerals – please ask.Weekly Events
  • Monday 7.30–8.30pm – JABOS (Just a Bunch of Singers)
  • Tuesday 1–3pm – Biscuits and Blether (church hall)
  • Wednesday 2–4pm – Knit and Natter (church hall)
  • Friday 6.30–7.30pm – Friday Club (primary age kids)
  • Sunday Club 7–8.30pm – For high school and P7 (games, discussion, snacks)

Argyle Square Church, Wick – June Calendar

Sunday Worship: 11.30am (tea/coffee 10.45). Prayer 11–11.15am. Evening worship every 2nd Sunday at 6.30pm. Last Sunday Café Church, 6.30pm.Weekly Activities
  • Tuesday 7–9pm – The ‘Forge’ (men’s group)
  • Wednesday 10am–12noon – Coffee Club
  • Wednesday 7–9pm – Growing Together Bible Study (parables)
  • Friday 2–4pm – Knit and Natter
This Month
  • Sun 1st June – Morning Service, 11.30am
  • Sun 8th June – Morning Service, 11.30am; Pulteneyhouse Care Home, 3pm; Evening Service, 6.30pm
  • Sun 15th June – Morning Service, 11.30am
  • Sun 22nd June – Morning Service, 11.30am; Watten Hall Service, 3pm; Evening Service, 6.30pm
  • Sat 28th June – Lybster Church Fete, Manse Grounds
  • Sun 29th June – United Service in Lybster, 11am (bus leaves Argyle Square 10.15am); Café Church, 6.30pm
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