St Andrew's West Parish Church

07/06/2026

Thanks to Rev Campbell MacKinnon for leading our worship this morning.

31/05/2026

Thanks to Rev Peter Carr for leading our service this morning.

After service we celebrated the 21st Birthday of our church officer Brian. Happy Birthday Brian from us all at St Andrew's West.

30/05/2026

Today some of our walking group took in Conic Hill, Balmaha, the weather even held out. They also had lunch and ice cream at St Mocha Cafe. Good day with good company.

24/05/2026

Some of us at St Andrew's West have taken on the 70k in May challenge. Rory and Lynn have also 'Bagged a Ben' (Ben Wyvis) helping Rory complete his 'munros'. To date we have done 2092kms and we have raised an amazing £1330 for Christian Aid. You can still sponsor us using the link: https://caw.christianaid.org.uk/envelope-2026/st-andrews-west-church

24/05/2026

Today we welcomed Rev Murdo MacLean, who as well as leading our service this morning is also our interim moderator during the vacancy period.

Following the funeral of a previous Elder and BB Captain of 93rd Joe Dickie one of the wreaths was brought to the church and placed in front of the communion table.

23/05/2026

17/05/2026

Today Rev Dr Kleber Machado lead his last service as our minister before he takes up the role of Chaplain to 32 Engineer Regiment in Catterick, Yorkshire.

Prior to service we had a presentation to both Kleber and Ingrid, both their adult children, Jairo and Jasmin were in the congregation. We were also joined by The Very Rev John Miller, who is a friend of Kleber and Ingrid.

Kleber also welcomed new member Parinita, who missed the previous welcome of new members.

Following service we had a congregational farewell lunch in our Oasis cafe, which was well attended by members. We also had music from two members of the congregation Graham and Catriona.

Kleber and Ingrid has asked that their thanks is given to the congregation for the presents they received today and to say they really enjoyed today and thier time at St Andrew's West.

Special thanks to members of the hospitality team for thier hard work today.

14/05/2026

As Kleber prepares to leave after nearly 7 years he has written a pastrol letter. Please use the link below.

https://eu.docworkspace.com/d/sbOakijAEi3tj46M_1ibwhuv05mrod6bk1m?sa=601.1074

13/05/2026

Christian Aid Pop Up Stall today

The Christian Aid pop up stall was in the centre foyer from 11.30 - 1.30 today, and
members of the Christian Aid Group clocked up more kilometres for the 70k in May Challenge.
We also had some homebaking to sell.

Later all money donated to our Warm Space today was donated to Christian Aid.

Thanks to all the volunteers who participated.

11/05/2026

One of our chior members Catriona Mackenzie has invited members and others to attend her final recital. Please click on the link below for further info.

Hello everyone I’d like to invite you all to my final ever student recital! This project is what I’ve been working on all year and I could use some moral support .

https://www.rcs.ac.uk/whats-on/catriona-mackenzie-going-home/