Oldmachar Church

21/10/2026

For those of you with clock you need to adjust yourself

And remember, dig out the manuals for the clocks on the oven and the car now, you'll have just enough time to figure it out by Sunday

18/10/2026

SOHTIS (Survivors of Human Trafficking in Scotland) are holding an event this coming Saturday which promises to be incredibly challenging and very interesting.

It is 10am to 12pm at Fountain hall Church at the Cross and you can register your attendance by emailing [email protected]

06/10/2026

04/10/2026

What a wonderful thing Pastor Jane is doing. Jesus opened his arms to all those rejected by the religious leaders of his time, and We Are Church are doing the same.

The Church of Jesus Christ is for all people because Jesus is for all people. His teachings were based in service and love and in an upside down world where those who are ignored and rejected are lifted up in love.

Love wins

Pastor Jane's church is a place for people who don't feel welcome in other churches - like Vincent, who fled Uganda after advocating for LGBTQ people.

Pastor Jane Codrington is the founder of We Are Church in Johannesburg, South Africa.

A big part of We Are Church's ethos is embracing people from the LGBTQI+ community - though the community is intended for people who haven't always felt at home in traditional church.

One of the church's Pride posters reads: "God doesn't make mistakes. Our faith teaches us that love is a gift from God and we stand with you."

Vincent is a graphic designer from Uganda who fled to South Africa after receiving threats over his advocacy for LGBTQ people. He feels welcomed by Pastor Jane.

"Mommy Jane is more than a mom, but an angel sent from God. I'm human. I deserve a right to be free. I deserve a right to be loved," he says.

But Jane has faced strong opposition to her beliefs and work. She says family members have told her she and her husband are “leading people to hell”, while they have also been accused of “harbouring sin”.

She says the loss of family and friends as a result has been devastating.

"The constant rejection and judgment has essentially been too much for me to bear," she says. "It is a sadness. It's a deep sadness."

Pastor Jane became a Christian as a teenager and was a Methodist pastor for years before she walked away from the institutional church. She says she became troubled by what she saw as hypocrisy within the institutional church.

"The people who were managing the money, the finances, who were living their lives in one way and then preaching something different from the pulpit."

Leaving the institutional church was a difficult choice, involving much soul-searching and questioning of her faith. But over time, Jane says she has become more comfortable with uncertainty.

"I just would rather be on the side of being more loving, more inclusive, and more available and more loving, I guess. It's as simple as that."

02/10/2026

Come join us tomorrow, 3rd October, for our monthly Ladies Breakfast, 9-10.30am.
Good food, good fellowship, good fun and a chance for us all to get to know one another.

21/09/2026

Oldmachar Church's annual Craft Fayre and Coffee Morning will be on Saturday 14th November 2026.
If you would like a craft stall at the Fayre can you please contact Moyra on [email protected]

05/09/2026

Re:Fresh, our evening services, are back tomorrow from 6.30 where we'll be looking at Matthew 18:20

05/09/2026

We'd great fun at our quiz night on Friday evening.
Lots of head scratching and debating over answers, with plenty of chatter & laughter too. There were prizes for the winners; a wee commiseration sweetie for those in last place and lots of gifts to be had from the raffle.
And the stovies & macaroni were delicious as always.
Thank you to evetyone who came along or donated raffles, our quizmaster, those involved in organising the evening and the Country Club for hosting us.

03/09/2026

Re:Fresh, our reflective evening services, start back this coming Sunday after the summer break. We would love for you to join us.

"For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.” - Matthew 18:20

29/08/2026

We are praying for all of our brothers and sisters affected by the tragic events at the Big Church Festival yesterday, especially the family and friends of the person who lost their life, and all those who were injured.
May God hold them in his comforting embrace and give them peace.

We are devastated by the serious incident that took place at Big Church Festival 2026 today, in which a sign fell, injuring at least seven people, one of whom tragically lost their life.

First and foremost, all of our thoughts are with those who have been affected, their families and friends, and everyone who witnessed what happened.

Following today’s incident, we have made the decision to bring Big Church Festival 2026 to a close.

For all future updates, please visit our website.

https://bigchurchfestival.com/2026-public-statement/