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The Nominating Committee is currently seeking applications from ministers. The Parish Profile can be downloaded at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nOkEa0KZrH8wvKgjTxUm2gVT4p3GekPw/view Uist and Barra Congregation was established in January 2025 as a union of the former congregations of Barra linked with South Uist and Benbecula linked with Carinish. We are seeking a leader with vision and a sense of call, who is able to help establish a team ministry. The minister will in due course be joined by 1FTE Ministries Development Staff (which could be split into more than one post) whose remit will be developed by the minister and the Kirk Session, with support from Presbytery. Although not obliged to learn Gaelic, the minister should be sympathetic to the Hebridean environment and respectful and supportive of Gaelic culture and heritage. The minister will be supported by an encouraging congregation and a dedicated team of volunteers. We are a broad church, and we are at one in our desire to build and strengthen God’s work and Kingdom in the islands. In this we work well with other local Catholic and Protestant churches with whom we have ready access to local schools, hospitals and care homes. The minister will join us working for God in the community for the community. The use of IT to support our congregation and further its outreach has become increasingly significant in our widespread islands parish. The minister will be encouraged to help facilitate and guide with creativity and vision its further development and use. To find out more, please view our parish profile (https://www.facebook.com/uistandbarrachurchofscotland.org) and interview (https://youtu.be/dv-rh1wvOeU) If you would like an informal chat before submitting an application, our Interim Moderator, Rev. Ann Inglis would be happy to hear from you. When you apply please forward the following items to the Clerk to the Nominating Committee, Mrs Tina Wakeling cjmachair@gmail.com: • A current curriculum vitae. • A covering letter including a personal statement describing why you believe God is prompting you to apply and the gifts and experience you can bring. • Two references (who will only be contacted if your application is being taken further). Closing date for applications: Monday 19h January 2026. Reviewable Charge 7 Years. Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Interim Moderator, Rev Dr Adrian Varwell adrian.varwell@btinternet.com or the clerk to the committee vacancyclerk@lochnesschurch.org This rural parish is centred upon the growing village of Drumnadrochit on the shores of Loch Ness, 16 miles south of Inverness. We are looking for a minister to strengthen and inspire our work and witness in a community full of potential. The parish profile can be viewed on our website: lochnesschurch.orgBarra & Uist Church
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The recently united parish of Uist and Barra, in the beautiful southern area of the Outer Hebrides, is seeking to call a full-time Minister of Word and Sacrament.Urquhart & Glenmoriston
