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Welcome to the website of the Hobkirk & Southdean linked with Ruberslaw congregations of the Church of Scotland! It is my privilege to invite you to share in the worship and life of the congregations, to experience the care of our Christian communities, and to engage in service and mission through our developing programme of activities.
Rev Rachel Wilson (Minister)
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Weekly Worship Bulletin No 20 – 2 August 2020
No 20 - 2 August 2020
Weekly Worship Bulletin No 19 – 26 July 2020
No 19 - 26 July 2020
Weekly Worship Bulletin No 18 – 19 July 2020
No 18 - 19 July 2020
Covid-19 Update – 11 July 2020: Reopening of Church Buildings to be delayed until Phase 4
The church buildings of Hobkirk &Southdean with Ruberslaw will not be reopening until Phase 4. We will continue to seek new ways to reach out to the community in the intervening period. Earlier this week, a Joint Office Bearers Meeting was held via Zoom to...
Weekly Worship Bulletin No 17 – 12 July 2020
No 17 - 12 July 2020
Weekly Worship Bulletin No 16 – 5 July 2020
No 16 - 5 July 2020
About Us
Welcome to the website of the Hobkirk & Southdean linked with Ruberslaw congregations of the Church of Scotland!
It is my privilege as minister to invite you to share in the worship and life of the congregations, to experience the care of our Christian communities, and to engage in service and mission through our developing programme of activities. I am the Rev Rachel Wilson BA MTh. I recently completed my probationary period as assistant minister at Maxton and Mertoun linked with Newtown linked with St Boswells where I gained much experience in all aspects of ministry. My first degree was a BA(Hons) in Theology and Religious Studies from Manchester University in 1995 and I gained a Masters in Theology and Religious Studies at Edinburgh University in 2017 as part of my ministry training. Before entering the ministry, my work included sales consultancy and being on the staff of the Berwick Citizens Advice Bureau.
I am married to Graeme and we have two teenage children. We have lived at Westruther for many years where I was much involved in the church as a lay preacher and in running a youth group and a choir.
Should you need to contact me on any pastoral matter, my telephone number is 01450 870874.
Hobkirk and Southdean Parish Church of Scotland is a Scottish Charity no: SC012830
Ruberslaw Parish Church of Scotland is a Scottish Charity no: SC034629
(Photograph of Rachel courtesy of Bill McBurnie.)
Other ways you can help
Do you have a skill that could help us to run our church? Something you enjoy doing that you think would make a difference? Perhaps you have some spare time that you would like to use for the good of the local community? Speak to the Minister, or one of the elders and let them know!