Redemptorists Mission at St John’s RC Church

In the days before the start of Holy Week, parishioners at St John’s RC Church, Perth, will take part in a Parish Mission entitled, ‘Come Back to Me’, to be led by Fr Gerry Mulligan and Fr Ronald McAinsh from St Mary’s Monastery in the city. It begins by recalling the ‘Gift of Baptism’ and then focuses on Mercy, Healing, …

Walk of Witness

Please download our Walk of Witness Poster here– and share it with others: WALK OF WITNESS POSTER

Fun Days at the Methodist Church

The Methodist Church has held two Fun Days to coincide with schools’ in-service days, running from 8.30 – 3.30pm to which they invited local children, with lots of different activities. The first one in November attracted about half a dozen, the most recent one in February had 25; parents and children alike really appreciated this venture.

Street Pastors – an update from Perth

It is difficult to quantify conversations, especially with folk in trouble, but of the things which can be counted in the last year Street Pastors supported 179 vulnerable people, calmed 66 aggressive situations, removed 594 bottles, from streets did 79 referrals to agencies, ensured 33 people got home, etc. Following a request from Perth Grammar School, School Pastors have started …

Perth Alive

On Saturday 26th August on the North Inch from 12 – 4 – live music with a Christian message. Stalls, food, sports, question time, worship, prayer and songs of praise.  All welcome.

Could L’Arche grow in Perth?

L’Arche is a grass-roots organization which builds community networks from the ground up for people with and without learning disabilities Its core value is that of shared lives and of mutual relationships. L’Arche is currently exploring the prospects within Perth for launching a new community. It offers this new Seed group: *More than forty years L’Arche experience in the UK *The …

Manchester Book of Condolence

Following the Manchester Terrorist outrage a Book of Condolence is now open St John’s Kirk, it will be available for signing over the days to come. At 12.20pm tomorrow, prior to the Perth Academy Concert for the Festival of the Arts in St John’s Kirk, a five minute time of remembrance will lead into the children’s concert which, in itself, …

Let’s Talk about Health

Let’s Talk about Health & Care in Perth & Kinross Health & Social Care in Perth & Kinross has been undergoing changes over the last year with an Integration Joint Board is overseeing business. There are volunteer Public Partners on the board as stakeholder members. There are two principals and two reserves. Ann Gourlay and Sue Cole are carrying the …