St Andrew's 

1. The Flower Calendar for 2026 is in the vestibule, if you would like to donate flowers, please add your details. If you know anyone who has been ill, bereaved or needs a ‘pick-me-up’ please tell Linsey in the Office or Moira Keith so flowers can be delivered after the service.

2. The next ‘Cuppa and Chat’ will be this Friday 7 August from 10am to 12noon. All welcome.

3. The August edition of our Church magazine, ‘The Saltire’, is in pigeonholes for deliverers to collect. 

4. Fountain of Love Church, Inverurie present a praise celebration, ‘Glorious Tempo’ in Inverurie Town Hall on Friday 7 August, 6-8:30pm. Free admission, tea, coffee, finger food and hors d’oeuvres are available.

5. There will be a Quiz Night and Raffle in St. Andrew’s Church Hall on Friday 18 September at 7pm (doors open 6:30pm). Bring your own drinks and glasses, nibbles provided. Tickets £5 pp (maximum of 4 per team) from the Church Office, Yvonne Clarkor Rosie Milne.

6. There will be a Variety Concert, starring Murray Cowie (accordion) and Martha Murray (piano & vocals), in St. Andrew’s Church on Saturday 22 August, 1-3pm. Tickets @ £10 per person, include coffee/tea, sandwiches and homebakes, are available from Molly Conn (01467 620612).

7. Next Sunday the readings will be Psalms 85:8-13 and Matthew 14:22-33.

 West Church

1. There will be a quiz, in the Acorn Centre on Friday 11 September, at 7pm for teams of 4(max). Tickets at £5 per person available from Joyce Petrie or the Acorn Centre. Nibbles provided, BYOB and raffle.

2. Bennachie Bike Ride - This annual fundraising event will be held on Saturday 29 August. Joyce Petrie is looking for both riders and stewards. If interested, please speak to Joyce. 

3. Annual leave - Rhona is away for three weeks on holiday from 27th July to 17 August inclusive. Rev Carl Irvine will be providing pastoral cover during this period.