Mrs Jean Mitchell is a trained
Reader of the Church of Scotland, but what is a "Reader"?
He or she is a member of the Kirk set apart by his or her presbytery for
'duties principally concerned with the ministry of the word and the conduct
of public worship'. Recently their role has developed; while still
associated primarily with worship and preaching, there are new opportunities
for the fully-trained reader. The keynote is flexibility. Readers can be
attached to the ministry team of a parish. They will work with the minister,
and share in leading Christian worship and teaching. Readers can also be
attached to a group of linked parishes. They will preach regularly in one or
more congregations, and will share in pastoral work associated with worship.
Readers can be used as chaplains in homes for the aged or assisting in
hospitals or schools. Readers can conduct funerals, and share in providing
pastoral care for the family. Readers can still carry out their traditional
ministry of providing pulpit supply when ministers are absent or on holiday
or study leave. Mrs Mitchell is a full member of the Ministry team here at
Meldrum & Bourtie and is involved in leading worship, preaching, taking
school assemblies, pastoral care, and conducting funerals when required.
Traidcraft
Coordinators:
Interim
Moderator :
Reader:
I.T.
Manager:
Session
Clerk:
Treasurer:
Flower
Coordinator:
Tape
Ministry
Asst.
Treasurer:
Convener,
Convener,