A word or two from Mairi
From "The Link" Parishes Newsletter,
Autumn 2026
Dear Friends,
I hope you are enjoying this marvellous summer.
It is such a joy to see the sun, feel the heat and
enjoy the glory of God’s creation.
I never cease to be amazed at God’s work.
Summer for some is a time of relaxation, a time to slow down enjoy and take stock. The church on the other hand continues with all its business and includes even more. Holiday clubs, summer fetes, extended fellowship time. We as a church have had a great time this summer. Our doors have been open far more and many people have engaged in conversation over coffee and juice in the church gardens.
You may have noticed our new prayer labyrinth in the Blackford Church Garden. ROOT 66 is based on the 66 books in the Bible. As you meander along 66 stones cut into the grass, take time to pray, meditate and slow down; take time to think, just to be nearer to God. “ROOT 66” will develop with biblical plants along the way and seating to rest upon.
As we move into our autumn season, we as a church body—with direction from our elders—will be taking time out to look at two very important and exciting issues. We are going to be developing our five year Mission Action Plan and we are developing a stewardship strategy. Both have already had much groundwork carried out and now is our time to get excited and move forward together.
Lastly, let me take this opportunity to say a massive thank-you to every member of our congregation, community and Kirk Session for your continued support in making YOUR CHURCH THE HEART OF OUR COMMUNITIES.
YOUR CHURCH is the place to gather, to find love, to find fellowship and to find Christ.
With love,
Rev Mairi x
01786 880948
mperkins@churchofscotland.org.uk
On Tuesday 25th February 2025,
Mairi stood at our Service of Union
to affirm her ordination vows as the
Minister of the new Ardoch and
Blackford Parish Church.
On Tuesday 11th January 2022 Mairi
addressed the Scottish Parliament at
the invitation of one of our Mid
Scotland and Fife MSPs, Murdo Fraser.
You can view her contribution to the
weekly Time for Reflection here.
