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Readings Psalm 1`45 verses 1-8Matthew 20 verses 1-16.Mark expands on the possible, non-literal, interpretations of the parable of the vineyard owner, the hire of workers, and their subsequent remuneration.

Readings:-Psalm 96 verses 1-6Matthew 22 verses 34-40The Guild reflects on the 5 T'sTell, Teach, Tend, Transform and Treasure.

Readings:- Isaiah 55: 1-3a and 6-13Hebrews 10: 19-25  Grace Steele's sermon looks at different types of encouragement.

30th August 2026. No recording of the service in Blair Atholl.

Readings 1 Corinthians 2:1-131 John 4:7-10The third in Mark's talks about the versions of the creed.The recording is in two parts, historical introduction and then the sermon itself. With a brief gap between them.Statement of Faith of The Church of Scotland   We believe in one God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. God is love.   We praise God the Father: Who created the universe and keeps it in being. He has made us his sons and daughters to share his joy,  Living together in justice and peace, Caring for his world and for each other.   We proclaim Jesus Christ, God the Son: born of Mary,  by the power of the Holy Spirit, he became one of us,  sharing our life and our death.  He made known God's compassion and mercy, giving hope and declaring forgiveness of sin,  offering healing and wholeness to all. By his death on the cross and by his resurrection,  he has triumphed over evil. Jesus is Lord of life and of all creation.   We trust God the Holy Spirit: who unites us to Christ  and gives life to the Church; who brings us to repentance  and assures us of forgiveness. The Spirit guides us  in our understanding of the bible,  renews us in the sacraments and calls us to serve God in the world.     We rejoice in the gift of eternal life: we have sure and certain hope  of resurrection through Christ,  and we look for his coming again to judge the world. Then all things will be made new; and creation will rejoice in worshiping the Father,  through the Son,  in the power of the Spirit, one God, blessed for ever.  Amen.

Readings:-Ephesians 4:25 to 5:2John 1:1-14Mark continues his analysis of different creeds with the Nicene Creed.The Nicene Creed We believe in one God,  the Father, the Almighty,  maker of heaven and earth,  of all that is, seen and unseen.  We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,  the only Son of God,  eternally begotten of the Father,  God from God, Light from Light,  true God from true God,  begotten, not made,  of one Being with the Father;  through him all things were made.  For us and for our salvation  he came down from heaven,  was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary  and became truly human.  For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;  he suffered death and was buried.  On the third day he rose again  in accordance with the Scriptures;  he ascended into heaven  and is seated at the right hand of the Father.  He will come again in glory  to judge the living and the dead,  and his kingdom will have no end.  We believe in the Holy Spirit,  the Lord, the giver of life,  who proceeds from the Father and the Son,  who with the Father and the Son  is worshipped and glorified,  who has spoken through the prophets.  We believe in one holy catholic  and apostolic Church.  We acknowledge one baptism  for the forgiveness of sins.  We look for the resurrection of the dead,  and the life of the world to come.  Amen.

ReadingsPsalm 8John 3:11-17The first of three sermons discussing various creeds.The Apostles CreedI believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen

Rev. Douglas Nicol describes the origins and successes of the Church Missions.

Readings:- Isaiah 55:1-5Matthew 14:13-21Mark looks at some aspects of the parable of the feeding of the five thousand.

Readings Romans 8: 35 to 39.Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-46, 51-52.Mark explains the potential confusions of some parables, as seen in the readings.

Readings:-Psalm 104 verses 1-24. Read by Joanne and the congregation in turn.Colossians 1 verses 15 to 20.Joanne takes us through the meanings of summertime.

Readings:-Isaiah 55, : 10-13Matthew 13 : 1-9 & 18-23.Mark explains the deeper significance's of the sower parable.

Readings Romans 7 verses 15 to 25aMatthew 11 verses 16-19 and 25-30.Mark talks about the different interpretations of 'contrary' as referenced in the nursery rhyme.

Joint service at Blair Atholl.

Readings Psalm 69 verses 7-10 and 16-18.                 Matthew 10 verses 24-39.Mark reminds us that to Jesus's followers, his was a new belief.