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The Church of Scotland seeks to inspire the people of Scotland and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ through enthusiastic worshipping, witnessing, nurturing and serving communities.

🕊 Services Schedule

First Sunday – All-together Service in Scone, 10:45 am
Second Sunday – 9:30 am Balbeggie Community Hall; 10:45 am Scone
Third Sunday – All-together Service in Scone, 10:45 am
Fourth Sunday – 9:30 am Guildtown Community Hall; 10:45 am Scone
Fifth Sunday (when it occurs) – Scone, 10:45 am

*** Scone venues alternate between Scone Old Kirk (Burnside) and Scone New Church (Balformo Rd):
April, June → Old Kirk, Burnside
May, July, August → New Church, Balformo Road;

📖 This Week's Service

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- Theme: SUNDAY FOLLOWING EASTER DAY. Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
- Time & Place: 9.30am Balbeggie Community Hall 10:45am SCONE OLD KIRK, BURNSIDE.
- Special Features:
Come Celebrate! Christ is Risen! Alleluia!!! All ages welcome. Vibrant worship. Easy access – wheelchairs and prams welcome. Loop System and Large Print Hymn Books available. Children and families welcome. In prayer, reading, and reflection, there is always room for the experience of Presence, Peace, and Safe Sacred Space.
A warm welcome is extended to all friends and visitors new to the area or passing through.

🌟 Sunday Club

Sunday Club: Every Sunday at 10:40 am
Children, parents, and leaders always welcome

✍️ Word from the Minister

THIS SUNDAY IS THE FIRST SUNDAY AFTER EASTER DAY – ALL AGES WELCOME
9.30 am BALBEGGIE HALLS; SCONE OLD KIRK, BURNSIDE, at 10:45am. ALL WELCOME.
DO BRING ALL AT HOME FOR EASTER.

THE WOUNDS AND THE HEALER.

The Prayer Group has little booklets available on the railings of the New Church and the Old Kirk Halls on the theme of Lent and Easter. John’s Gospel is also available.

🌿 Thanks & Notices

We congratulate Iain Lamond on his British Empire Medal for his service to the Boys’ Brigade and look forward to marking this in Church in the near future

Thank you to Linda Massie and Jim Shepherd for their decoration of the Church for Easter. It was lovely. Thank you to Paul, also, for his help in decorating the Kirkyard. Thank you to Moira and the Tea Team for the refreshments served and to Dennis for the Simnel Cake. Thank you to Margaret McMillan for opening the Church Halls early.

🌿 Thanksgiving Services

Forthcoming Service of Thanksgiving. Members of the Congregation will be sad to hear of the death of Peter Kean (91 years but with a truly youthful embrace of life!) We send our love and sympathy to Susan, and all the family. Further detail later.

📅 Coming Up

International Café focussing on Afghanistan on Monday 13 April at 7.00-8.30 pm at The Y Centre, 19 Atholl Street, Perth

The Scottish Parliament Election Hustings Event organised by PACT and Perth Amnesty Group is on Monday 20 April, at 7.30 pm, in St Matthew’s Church, Tay Street, with representatives on the panel from the Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Labour, Scottish Lib Dems, Scottish National Party, Reform UK, and the Scottish Greens. Since Perth covers two constituencies, we have invited only one candidate per party. Rev Jim Stewart from Letham St Mark’s will be in the chair.

🙏 Prayer Requests

Pray for all who have lost loved ones.

Remember Roxy our Secretary and her loved ones and the people of Ukraine.

Remember the World in all its turmoil. Pray for Peace. Pray openness to God’s Guidance for World Leaders.

Pray for greater understanding the world over.

📞 Prayer Chain

A Telephone Prayer Chain is available to support in prayer any person/s in the church or community, or their family or friends whether living here or elsewhere, particularly if urgent prayer is required for matters such as illness, operations or other problems.

Contact: Phone requests to Lilian at 01738 553651 or, if she is unavailable, to Frances at 01738 552681.

🙏 Prayer Meeting

Church Prayer Meeting meets on Wednesday nights on Zoom at 7:30pm to 8pm. Contact Frances for details at 01738 552681.

*Note: There is no bible study at present.*

💬 Get Involved

Join Us:

New Members: Contact Minister Maudeen on 01738 551942
Baptisms, Membership, Weddings: Phone the Manse on 01738 551942

Volunteer Opportunities:

Coffee morning organisers needed for Orchard project
Visiting ministry ongoing – helpers welcome
Stewardship gifts of Time, Talents and Money always appreciated

🌿 Community & Grounds

Our Spaces:

Church Garden, Burnside: Biblical shrubs and flowers, tribute to Ron Cathro
Grounds: Beautiful graveyard maintained by Council gardeners
Dog Policy: Welcome on leads, please clean up after them

Accessibility:

Guide Dogs welcome at all services
We are wheel chair accessible

🌍 Our Mission & Values

Welcome Statement: We are warm, inclusive congregations serving Scone, St Martins, Stormontfield, Balbeggie, Guildtown and part of Wolfhill. Whether you’re local, visiting, or passing through, you’ll find a welcome here. We welcome the faithful, doubters, sceptics, those of world faiths and those of no faith.

2026 Vision: A Year of Fresh and Energetic Development! We’re embracing fresh projects and actively witnessing what the Water and Wine of Life mean to us.

Ecological Commitment: Blessed with nature’s beauty, we’re committed to protecting birds, bees, and butterflies. More info: https://www.ecocongregationscotland.org/

Stewardship: Learn more: https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/resources/stewardship

📞 Contact & Pastoral Care

Minister: Rev Maudeen MacDougall – 01738 551942

Pastoral Care:

Home visiting ongoing throughout the parish
If a family member is ill at home or in hospital, please contact the minister directly
Leave your name and number if no reply

🛡️ Safeguarding

The Church of Scotland has a deep concern for the wholeness and wellbeing of each individual. Through its Congregations, working together with the Safeguarding Service and statutory agencies, the Church seeks to safeguard the welfare of all people who come into contact with the Church and its services.

Our Safeguarding Co-ordinator is Marian Forgan. Full details are displayed in all our buildings.

📅 What's On

8 April 2026

The Hub Cafe Balformo Rd Hall

10:00 - 12:00

15 April 2026

The Hub Cafe Balformo Rd Hall

10:00 - 12:00

22 April 2026

The Hub Cafe Balformo Rd Hall

10:00 - 12:00

29 April 2026

The Hub Cafe Balformo Rd Hall

10:00 - 12:00

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