1st Buckie Company Boys' Brigade
The one....the only
Buckie South and West Church L/w Enzie
BUCKIE SOUTH & WEST CHURCH (L/w ENZIE)
God-focused worship in a relaxed and friendly manner,
nurturing good fellowship in all ages but in particular to
encourage young people to join us in prayer and praise
Parish Information: - Buckie South & West Church is located in a central position in the historic fishing town of Buckie on the picturesque Moray Firth coast in the North East of Scotland. The population of the town is approximately 8,300 and there are 3 Primary schools and 1 Senior Secondary (Buckie High School) which has a roll of around 910 pupils. Buckie, which has modern Medical, Dental and Caring facilities, caters for most forms of leisure activities.
Enzie Parish Church is located in Portgordon, an attractive coastal village, situated 2 miles west of Buckie South & West Church. Portgordon has a village shop and a Primary school, with a roll of approx. 70 pupils and 3 teachers.
Enzie Parish Church has a membership of approximately 100 and Sunday worship is held at 10 am. The Kirk Session comprises of 6 Elders and the congregational Board has 6 members plus the Kirk Session. 4 formal communion services are held during the year.
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Church Organisations: (South & West)
Leadership Team and has over 30 members. The Guild Session begins in September and finishes in March. Members meet informally for coffee once a month during Summer recess.
THE MEN’S CLUB - started during vacancy and meets on the last Thursday of each month from October to May. Like the Guild, the Men’s Club is run by a Leadership Team who organise a varied programme of activities and events both within and outwith the Church premises.
THE WALKING GROUP - started during vacancy and meets at the Church Hall on Wednesdays at 2 pm and enjoys a varied programme of constitutionals exploring a number of routes within the Buckie area and achievable ’out and about’ walks.
THE BOYS’ BRIGADE - The 1ST. Buckie Company (started in 1947) is the largest in the U.K. with over 260 Officers and Boys. The Captain of the Company, Mr. Alan McIntosh and his dedicated team of Officers, maintain high standards in all three Sections ( Anchor Boys, Junior Section and Company Section) during a full programme of winter and summer activities. The B.B. Bible-class meets in the church hall at 10-15 am on Sundays. For photographs click on web-site: www.1stbuckiebb.com
Other South & West Church Organisations
Include:
Church Organisations: (Enzie) - The Guild - meets on the first Monday of each month.
WORSHIP: - In both churches, services are conducted in a relaxed and participative manner with members of the congregations willing to read lessons and take part in musical items.
Hymns are normally chosen from Mission Praise and CH3 with organists leading praise in both churches.
South & West Church has monthly family service when praise is led by the Praise Band and the Singing Group. During the service the congregation join in the singing of contemporary Christian songs.
In Enzie Church worship tends to be more traditional and at present there is no Sunday School. However, there is a willing openness to modern forms of worship and there are children in the village who could be attracted to church.
In both churches the ‘Good News Bible is the preferred ‘Pew Bible’.
After Sunday worship at South & West and Enzie churches, members of the congregation and visitors are invited to stay for tea and coffee and enjoy a short time of fellowship.
The Manse: - A new manse has recently been purchased in a desirable location some 5 minutes walk from the South & West Church. It is within the catchment area of 2 Primary Schools and Buckie High School. The accommodation consists of 2 Public Rooms, a Study, Down-stairs toilet, Dining Room , Kitchen, Utility room, Conservatory, 4 Bedrooms (1 En Suite), Up-stairs Bathroom, Double Garage.
The house is in excellent decorative order and has a low maintainance garden at the front and an attractive, well-maintained garden to the rear. Very comfortable living accommodation with a panoramic view across the Moray Firth.
We are looking for a Minister to:
. Be open to our Church’s Vision
. Teach God’s word in a relevant, challenging and practical way
. Lead, encourage and inspire all ages particularly the young
. Be friendly and approachable and involved in the life of the
community including School Chaplaincy and the Boys’ Brigade
. Build meaningful relationships within the Churches by maintaining
a balance between traditional and contemporary worship
. Serve the pastoral needs of the Congregations by visiting the sick
and elderly
In return we offer:
. Warm friendly and caring Congregations
. Assistance in Spiritual, Pastoral and Administrative duties
. Well established groups such as Guilds, Men’s Club and Walking Group
. The largest Boys’ Brigade Company in the United Kindom with a large,
dedicated, leadership team
. A modern, recently purchased Manse in a very desirable location
(5 mins walking-time form South & West Church) with unrestricted
views across the beautiful Moray Firth
We are looking for a minister to lead our congregations in new opportunities to move forward in faith using our combined resources for the advancement of Christ’s Kingdom.
For further information contact: Mr. George C. Smith, ‘Marciac’, 12, Provost
Reid Crescent, BUCKIE, Banffshire. AB56 1BH (Tel No: 01542 831666)