Celebrations at Saint Margaret's Lochee
Posted: 29 August 2006, 23:10
The celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the first Episcopalian mission to the people of Lochee began with a barbecue for the local community in the grounds of saint Margaret's Church. The rain held off and at the end of the day the only person to get wet was the Rector who was placed in the stocks and pelted with wet sponges to raise much needed funds of the church.
The Festal Eucharist, held on the Feast of Saint Mary the Virgin, at which Bishop John presided, was well attended by parishioners, civic officials, and members of of other churches. The choir and organist of Saint Mary Magdalene's church provided the music, and after the service there was an opportunity for everyone to view a display of photographs over a glass of wine and a sandwich.
The celebrations ended with a dinner in the Church Hall, which included an inspiring speech by Bishop John and music by the Phenobarbitone Ceilidh band. All in all the celebrations were a wonderful opportunity for the congregation to celebrate their 150th anniversary but also to reach out into the community and forge new relationships.
