At our service on Sunday 28th January, we marked the start of the Year of Young People.  The Year of Young People (http://yoyp2018.scotis an opportunity for generations to come together and celebrate Scotland's young people.  It is a platform for young people aged 8 to 25, giving them a stronger voice on issues which affect their lives, highlighting their ideas and talents and aiming to change society's perception of them.  

The theme of the service was 'One Church - One Body'.  Young people from the Y-Zone led a prayer dedicated to the forthcoming year of celebration and several members of our congregation signed a Church of Scotland 'Charter for Children and Young People' on behalf of all in the Church.  Signing the Charter, pictured from left to right below, were:

  • Adam Wilson and Megan Graham - representing Dalziel High School
  • Lesley Niven - a parent and representing St Mary's Toddlers 
  • Allan Joyce - Session Clerk, representing the Kirk Session
  • Marie Maxwell - representing the Junior Choir
  • Iain Graham - representing the Y-Zone
  • Rev Bryce Calder
  • Kyle Mossman - representing members of the Junior Church
  • Jim Brown and Joyce Conquer - representing the congregation
  • Karen Maxwell - representing leaders of the Junior Church
  • Stewart Maxwell - representing the Boys' Brigade
  • Sarah Reilly - representing the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides
  • Graeme Blackwood - a parent and Junior Church Elder

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