Banffshire East Church of Scotland

08/09/2026

The Annual Youth Dedication Service is on Sunday 13 September 2026 led by Andy Simpson and Irene Sharp. We’re looking forward to welcoming the young people and leaders of the Macduff and Whitehills Guides and Scouts. Tea, coffee and time to chat after the service. Come and join us…everyone is welcome!
(Colour Party please note: Flag Practice on Friday 11 September, Macduff Parish Church at 6:30pm.)

07/09/2026

All welcome at Coffee Corner on Thursday 10 September, 10-11:30am at MPC Hall, Market Street. Come along and enjoy a fly, a fine piece. This week we also have a unique opportunity to see Ian William's Bayeux Tapestry!
Next dates: 24 Sep, 8 Oct, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 19 Nov, 3 Dec, 17 Dec

07/09/2026

The fortnightly Prayer Meeting is on Wednesday 9 September, 7:30-8:30pm in Macduff Church Extension. Whether you are used to praying with others or not, all are welcome – praying for our church and all its activities, for our community, and for our country and world.
Next dates: 23 Sep, 14 Oct, 28 Oct (2nd and 4th Wednesday of month)

06/09/2026

Welcome to Morning Worship for Sunday 6 September 2026 led by Rev Steve Potts, our Interim Moderator. A posh dinner party, a unwelcome gate-crasher and a jar of very expensive perfume – Jesus turned an awkward encounter into a lesson in gratitude, forgiveness and grace (Luke 7).

Welcome to Morning Worship for Sunday 6 September 2026 led by Rev ...

06/09/2026

This week at Coffee Corner... Come and see this amazing project!

The Friends of Chalmers Hospital, Banff

Bayeaux Tapestry exhibition. See the local one in Macduff - details below.

06/09/2026

‘But as people sinned more and more, God’s wonderful grace became more abundant.’ Romans 5:20
Our Song for Sunday is ‘Grace greater than our sin’ reflects the theme for our services today, ‘Tears and Grace’ (Luke 7). Why not join us online to hear more – all are welcome!

STREAM THE ALBUM: https://streamlink.to/hymns-of-the-father-stream...

05/09/2026

We absolutely cannot wait!!!... for our first J+ of the session on FRIDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, 7-8:30pm at MPC Hall, Market Street. P6-7s, this is for YOU! Come and join us!
Parents/carers: Your child can get a permission slip at school. Please return it on the night. Extra slips will also be available on the night.
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05/09/2026

ALL STARS meets on Tuesday 8 September, 1pm to 2:30pm at Macduff Parish Church Hall, Market Street. Looking forward to welcoming everyone! All Stars meets every Tuesday in term-time, for pre-schoolers and babies and their parents/carers - come along and join in the fun and chat! Children can be registered on the day.

05/09/2026

We're open for Doors Open Aberdeenshire 2026! Come and visit us on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September! Explore our historic building, visit the Macduff Cross and Anchor, and see one of the best views of the beautiful Banffshire coast!

📍 FUN DAY OUT: BANFF & PORTSOY AREA
Why not spend a day exploring the beautiful Banffshire coast?
Visit:
🏰 Banff Castle 🏛️ Museum of Banff ⛪ Banffshire East Church of Scotland 🏫 The Boyndie Visitor Centre ⚓ Portsoy Salmon Bothy 🏗️ Portsoy Granary North East Scotland Preservation Trust - NESPT ⛵ Portsoy Boatshed

Discover stories of maritime heritage, fishing traditions, historic architecture and community life, all within easy reach of one another.
From Banffshire East Coast Church (formerly Macduff Parish Church) to Banff's Georgian Castle and separate Museum of Banff to an excellent example of community initiatives at Boyndie to Portsoy's working harbour heritage, this trail offers a fantastic day out for all ages.
Who would you take along on this coastal heritage adventure?
https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/planning/built-heritage/door-open-days/
https://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/regions/aberdeenshire

05/09/2026

WHAT’S ON AT BANFFSHIRE EAST
*SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2026*
All are welcome at Banffshire East on Sunday 6 August 2026.
MACDUFF AT 10 AM led by Rev Steve Potts, our Interim Moderator. A posh dinner party, a unwelcome gate-crasher and a jar of very expensive perfume – Jesus turned an awkward encounter into a lesson in gratitude, forgiveness and grace (Luke 7).
Junior Church and Creche meet during the service in the Church extension – all children are very welcome. After the service, there’s time to chat over a tea or coffee.
WHITEHILLS AT 11:30AM led by Rev Steve Potts continues today’s theme from Luke 7.
ONLINE the service from Macduff is livestreamed at 10am on our YouTube channel. ‘Song for Sunday’ is posted at 7am.

*WHAT’S ON AT BANFFSHIRE EAST*
EVERY SUNDAY: 10am Morning Worship and Junior Church at Macduff Parish Church; 11:30am Morning Worship at St Brandon’s Centre, Whitehills.
ALL STARS: Tuesday 8 September, 1-2:30pm, MPC Hall, Market Street
PRAYER MEETING: Wednesday 9 September. 7:30-8:30pm, Macduff Church Extension
COFFEE CORNER: Thursday 10 September, 10-11:30am, MPC Hall, Market Street
FLAG PRACTICE: Friday 11 September, 6:30pm, Macduff Parish Church
JUNIOR JAFFA: Friday 11 September August., lunchtime, Macduff School
J+ (P6-7s): Friday 11 September, 7:30-9pm, MPC Hall, Market Street
YOUTH DEDICATION JOINT SERVICE: Sunday 13 September, 10am at Macduff Parish Church
KIRK SESSION: Tuesday 15 September, 7:30pm, Macduff Church Extension
BANFF CARE HOME SERVICE: Wednesday 16 September, 2:30pm
JAFFA (P4-5): Friday 18 September, 7-8:30pm, MPC Hall, Market Street
DOORS OPEN 2026: Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 September, 10am-4pm at Macduff
SEPTEMBER JOINT SERVICE: Sunday 27 September, 10am at Macduff Parish Church
DOUNEMOUNT SERVICE: Sunday 27 September, 2:30pm
HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES: Sunday 4 October, 10am and 11:30am
Come and join us – we’d love to welcome you to our activities and services!
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