Moy, Dalarossie & Tomatin Church of Scotland (SC015653) linked with Daviot & Dunlichity Church (SC003301)

Interim Moderator: Rev Robert E Brookes Tel: 01667 404 686 RBrookes@churchofscotland.org.uk

We would like to invite everyone in Strathdearn and Strathnairn – and beyond – to join with us and our sister church, Daviot & Dunlichity, in this special Service of worship which will include giving thanks to God for the many blessings of Dalarossie; with periods during the Service of joy and contemplation; prayer and reflection; with music and memories… as we commemorate the 1300 years since St Fergus founded this as a site of Christian worship; and the end of an era as Dalarossie transitions from Church of Scotland ownership to a new chapter, still unfolding, but which we greet expectantly in the belief that Dalarossie (albeit in a different form) may continue to provide a place of succour, peace and hope to the people of Strathdearn and beyond for many years to come.

Prior to the special Service, a Memory Book will be made available at our Sunday Services, and other church events in the Strathdearn Hub such as the Afternoon Tea (from 3-4pm on 2nd July) and at the Prayer Meetings (at 10.30am on Thursdays 22nd and 29th June, and 6th July) to give everyone the chance to record any memories and comments you wish to share – regardless of where you live or whether you come to church or not).

Some of these memories will be included in the Service on the 16th July and the cut-off date for including memories is Monday 9th July although it will still be possible to add memories in the weeks ahead. If the times above are inconvenient for you, we would still love to hear from you. Please contact Vivian Roden, Session Clerk, on 01808 511 355 or vroden@btinternet.com by 9th July if you have a comment or memory to share.

Tea, coffee and some food will be available after the Service.

Rev Robert Brookes (the Minister looking after us just now who is to be the Minister of our new united parish), and the Elders and congregation of Moy, Dalarossie & Tomatin hope to welcome as many of you as possible to our beloved old church on Sunday 16th July at 11 am – and please stay for food and chat afterwards, if you can.