Revealed on 13 August 2025
3 minutes learn
The Moderator of the Basic Meeting attended a particular service to mark the 2 hundredth anniversary of an East Dunbartonshire church credited with serving to practice generations of ministers.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew stated it was an honour to participate within the momentous event at Cadder Parish Church in Bishopbriggs final evening.
She and her husband Dave joined the congregation and visitors together with parish ministers who spoke movingly about their religion journeys and the way their time there helped form them into the religious leaders they’re immediately.
Chris Barlas, probationer minister, Mount Kirk Greenock
Rev Ben Thorp, Sandyford Henderson, Glasgow.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Basic Meeting
Rev Iain MacLeod, Assynt, Rosehall and Scourie
Rev Alistair Cook dinner, Hawick South
Rev Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, St Serf’s, Tullibody
Rev Neil Glover, minister, Aberfeldy, Uninteresting and Weem
Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator, Cadder
Rev Julie Moodie, Milton of Campsie
Rev John McGregor, retired minister, Cadder
Rev Graham Finch, retired minister, Cadder
Rev George Mackay, Moderator of the Presbytery of Glasgow
Rona Gold, candidate- in-training, OLM
Mrs Frew, the visitor preacher, stated: “It was a beautiful celebration of the life and impression of a congregation.
“It is a congregation who’ve assisted within the formation of so lots of our ministers.
“Ten of them had been there final evening, one joined in on-line, and all spoke of the vital half their supervisor had performed and of the heat, assist and encouragement of the congregation.
“Dave and I had been warmly welcomed, the congregation selected the hymns – they voted for his or her favourites.
“A reception was held afterwards within the North Corridor and a particular anniversary cake was reduce and loved.”
Historical past and repair
Though the service marked 200 years within the present constructing, the positioning at Cadder has been a spot of worship since 1150.
The Minute Books of the Kirk Session of Cadder date from 1688 and the originals are lodged in Register Home in Edinburgh.
The Pre-Reformation Church had to get replaced in 1750 and that in flip by the current constructing, which opened in 1825. Not less than three church buildings have been constructed on or close to the current website of Cadder, and the encircling space is more likely to have been used for Christian burial for over 800 years.
Restricted version memento mugs and pens are on the market to mark the bicentenary anniversary.
Individuals who attended the service included: –
- Rev Prof Will Storrar, Director Emeritus, Centre of Theological Inquiry, Princeton College, New Jersey, USA.
- Chris Barlas, probationer minister, Mount Kirk Greenock
- Rev Ben Thorp, Sandyford Henderson, Glasgow.
- Rev Iain MacLeod, Assynt, Rosehall and Scourie
- Rev Alistair Cook dinner, Hawick South
- Rev Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, St Serf’s, Tullibody
- Rev Neil Glover, minister, Aberfeldy, Uninteresting and Weem
- Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator, Cadder
- Rev Julie Moodie, Milton of Campsie
- Rev John McGregor, retired minister, Cadder
- Rev Graham Finch, retired minister, Cadder
- Rev George Mackay, Moderator of the Presbytery of Glasgow
- Rona Gold, candidate- in-training, OLM
- Rev Dr Lynn McChlery, Auchterarder Parish Church
The previous college students who spoke had been Julie Moody, Ian Macleod, Rona Gold, Alistair Cook dinner, Neil Glover, Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, Ben Thorp, Will Storrar, Chris Barlas and Lynn McChlery.
Gary Pews is a member of the Cadder 200 group, tasked with organising particular occasions all year long to mark the numerous milestone,
“It was a terrific service with an actual buzz across the church, and incredible singing,” he stated.
“Ten former probationers and college students who did placements at Cadder every spoke of how their future ministry was formed underneath the tutelage of previous ministers Rev Graham Finch, Rev John MacGregor and the late Rev Jack Beaumont.
“Folks got here from throughout the nation, from the Highlands to the Borders and amongst them was Will Storrar, who did a placement at Cadder in 1984 and went on to grow to be a distinguished professor, theologian and writer.
Mr Glover despatched a message of because of the congregation after the occasion.
“‘Thanks a lot for a extremely encouraging and nicely put-together night,” he stated.
“As some hospitals are considered instructing hospitals, it’s apparent that Cadder is a instructing congregation.”
Rev John McGregor retired because the minister of Cadder Parish Church in April this 12 months after eight years in submit.
The expansion of the congregation and constructive impression it has had on the group it serves had been credited to his “imaginative and prescient, management and skill to achieve out and join with folks”.
He stated: “Those that worship at Cadder every Sunday are rightly happy with their church constructing, nice love and care goes into its maintenance.
“However there’s additionally one other side to the constructing and that’s its religious dimension.
“The location has been soaked in worship and prayer for the most effective a part of 900 years and it’s nonetheless the cradle that holds our worship collectively.”
Though he has retired from parish ministry, Mr McGregor has began a brand new position of pastoral assistant at St Paul’s Church of Scotland in Milngavie and Baldernock, working alongside Rev Lynsey Brennan.
Thrilling future
Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator of Cadder Parish Church, stated: “For 200 years this constructing has heard God worshipped, the gospel shared and prayers given.
“We additionally rejoice all of the worship that this constructing will maintain within the years to return too.
“I’ve solely been the Interim Moderator since April, however I do know this congregation continues to be prepared and keen to serve God, and that’s simply as thrilling.
“Blessings to you all.”
Revealed on 13 August 2025
3 minutes learn
The Moderator of the Basic Meeting attended a particular service to mark the 2 hundredth anniversary of an East Dunbartonshire church credited with serving to practice generations of ministers.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew stated it was an honour to participate within the momentous event at Cadder Parish Church in Bishopbriggs final evening.
She and her husband Dave joined the congregation and visitors together with parish ministers who spoke movingly about their religion journeys and the way their time there helped form them into the religious leaders they’re immediately.
Chris Barlas, probationer minister, Mount Kirk Greenock
Rev Ben Thorp, Sandyford Henderson, Glasgow.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Basic Meeting
Rev Iain MacLeod, Assynt, Rosehall and Scourie
Rev Alistair Cook dinner, Hawick South
Rev Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, St Serf’s, Tullibody
Rev Neil Glover, minister, Aberfeldy, Uninteresting and Weem
Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator, Cadder
Rev Julie Moodie, Milton of Campsie
Rev John McGregor, retired minister, Cadder
Rev Graham Finch, retired minister, Cadder
Rev George Mackay, Moderator of the Presbytery of Glasgow
Rona Gold, candidate- in-training, OLM
Mrs Frew, the visitor preacher, stated: “It was a beautiful celebration of the life and impression of a congregation.
“It is a congregation who’ve assisted within the formation of so lots of our ministers.
“Ten of them had been there final evening, one joined in on-line, and all spoke of the vital half their supervisor had performed and of the heat, assist and encouragement of the congregation.
“Dave and I had been warmly welcomed, the congregation selected the hymns – they voted for his or her favourites.
“A reception was held afterwards within the North Corridor and a particular anniversary cake was reduce and loved.”
Historical past and repair
Though the service marked 200 years within the present constructing, the positioning at Cadder has been a spot of worship since 1150.
The Minute Books of the Kirk Session of Cadder date from 1688 and the originals are lodged in Register Home in Edinburgh.
The Pre-Reformation Church had to get replaced in 1750 and that in flip by the current constructing, which opened in 1825. Not less than three church buildings have been constructed on or close to the current website of Cadder, and the encircling space is more likely to have been used for Christian burial for over 800 years.
Restricted version memento mugs and pens are on the market to mark the bicentenary anniversary.
Individuals who attended the service included: –
- Rev Prof Will Storrar, Director Emeritus, Centre of Theological Inquiry, Princeton College, New Jersey, USA.
- Chris Barlas, probationer minister, Mount Kirk Greenock
- Rev Ben Thorp, Sandyford Henderson, Glasgow.
- Rev Iain MacLeod, Assynt, Rosehall and Scourie
- Rev Alistair Cook dinner, Hawick South
- Rev Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, St Serf’s, Tullibody
- Rev Neil Glover, minister, Aberfeldy, Uninteresting and Weem
- Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator, Cadder
- Rev Julie Moodie, Milton of Campsie
- Rev John McGregor, retired minister, Cadder
- Rev Graham Finch, retired minister, Cadder
- Rev George Mackay, Moderator of the Presbytery of Glasgow
- Rona Gold, candidate- in-training, OLM
- Rev Dr Lynn McChlery, Auchterarder Parish Church
The previous college students who spoke had been Julie Moody, Ian Macleod, Rona Gold, Alistair Cook dinner, Neil Glover, Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, Ben Thorp, Will Storrar, Chris Barlas and Lynn McChlery.
Gary Pews is a member of the Cadder 200 group, tasked with organising particular occasions all year long to mark the numerous milestone,
“It was a terrific service with an actual buzz across the church, and incredible singing,” he stated.
“Ten former probationers and college students who did placements at Cadder every spoke of how their future ministry was formed underneath the tutelage of previous ministers Rev Graham Finch, Rev John MacGregor and the late Rev Jack Beaumont.
“Folks got here from throughout the nation, from the Highlands to the Borders and amongst them was Will Storrar, who did a placement at Cadder in 1984 and went on to grow to be a distinguished professor, theologian and writer.
Mr Glover despatched a message of because of the congregation after the occasion.
“‘Thanks a lot for a extremely encouraging and nicely put-together night,” he stated.
“As some hospitals are considered instructing hospitals, it’s apparent that Cadder is a instructing congregation.”
Rev John McGregor retired because the minister of Cadder Parish Church in April this 12 months after eight years in submit.
The expansion of the congregation and constructive impression it has had on the group it serves had been credited to his “imaginative and prescient, management and skill to achieve out and join with folks”.
He stated: “Those that worship at Cadder every Sunday are rightly happy with their church constructing, nice love and care goes into its maintenance.
“However there’s additionally one other side to the constructing and that’s its religious dimension.
“The location has been soaked in worship and prayer for the most effective a part of 900 years and it’s nonetheless the cradle that holds our worship collectively.”
Though he has retired from parish ministry, Mr McGregor has began a brand new position of pastoral assistant at St Paul’s Church of Scotland in Milngavie and Baldernock, working alongside Rev Lynsey Brennan.
Thrilling future
Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator of Cadder Parish Church, stated: “For 200 years this constructing has heard God worshipped, the gospel shared and prayers given.
“We additionally rejoice all of the worship that this constructing will maintain within the years to return too.
“I’ve solely been the Interim Moderator since April, however I do know this congregation continues to be prepared and keen to serve God, and that’s simply as thrilling.
“Blessings to you all.”
Revealed on 13 August 2025
3 minutes learn
The Moderator of the Basic Meeting attended a particular service to mark the 2 hundredth anniversary of an East Dunbartonshire church credited with serving to practice generations of ministers.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew stated it was an honour to participate within the momentous event at Cadder Parish Church in Bishopbriggs final evening.
She and her husband Dave joined the congregation and visitors together with parish ministers who spoke movingly about their religion journeys and the way their time there helped form them into the religious leaders they’re immediately.
Chris Barlas, probationer minister, Mount Kirk Greenock
Rev Ben Thorp, Sandyford Henderson, Glasgow.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Basic Meeting
Rev Iain MacLeod, Assynt, Rosehall and Scourie
Rev Alistair Cook dinner, Hawick South
Rev Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, St Serf’s, Tullibody
Rev Neil Glover, minister, Aberfeldy, Uninteresting and Weem
Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator, Cadder
Rev Julie Moodie, Milton of Campsie
Rev John McGregor, retired minister, Cadder
Rev Graham Finch, retired minister, Cadder
Rev George Mackay, Moderator of the Presbytery of Glasgow
Rona Gold, candidate- in-training, OLM
Mrs Frew, the visitor preacher, stated: “It was a beautiful celebration of the life and impression of a congregation.
“It is a congregation who’ve assisted within the formation of so lots of our ministers.
“Ten of them had been there final evening, one joined in on-line, and all spoke of the vital half their supervisor had performed and of the heat, assist and encouragement of the congregation.
“Dave and I had been warmly welcomed, the congregation selected the hymns – they voted for his or her favourites.
“A reception was held afterwards within the North Corridor and a particular anniversary cake was reduce and loved.”
Historical past and repair
Though the service marked 200 years within the present constructing, the positioning at Cadder has been a spot of worship since 1150.
The Minute Books of the Kirk Session of Cadder date from 1688 and the originals are lodged in Register Home in Edinburgh.
The Pre-Reformation Church had to get replaced in 1750 and that in flip by the current constructing, which opened in 1825. Not less than three church buildings have been constructed on or close to the current website of Cadder, and the encircling space is more likely to have been used for Christian burial for over 800 years.
Restricted version memento mugs and pens are on the market to mark the bicentenary anniversary.
Individuals who attended the service included: –
- Rev Prof Will Storrar, Director Emeritus, Centre of Theological Inquiry, Princeton College, New Jersey, USA.
- Chris Barlas, probationer minister, Mount Kirk Greenock
- Rev Ben Thorp, Sandyford Henderson, Glasgow.
- Rev Iain MacLeod, Assynt, Rosehall and Scourie
- Rev Alistair Cook dinner, Hawick South
- Rev Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, St Serf’s, Tullibody
- Rev Neil Glover, minister, Aberfeldy, Uninteresting and Weem
- Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator, Cadder
- Rev Julie Moodie, Milton of Campsie
- Rev John McGregor, retired minister, Cadder
- Rev Graham Finch, retired minister, Cadder
- Rev George Mackay, Moderator of the Presbytery of Glasgow
- Rona Gold, candidate- in-training, OLM
- Rev Dr Lynn McChlery, Auchterarder Parish Church
The previous college students who spoke had been Julie Moody, Ian Macleod, Rona Gold, Alistair Cook dinner, Neil Glover, Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, Ben Thorp, Will Storrar, Chris Barlas and Lynn McChlery.
Gary Pews is a member of the Cadder 200 group, tasked with organising particular occasions all year long to mark the numerous milestone,
“It was a terrific service with an actual buzz across the church, and incredible singing,” he stated.
“Ten former probationers and college students who did placements at Cadder every spoke of how their future ministry was formed underneath the tutelage of previous ministers Rev Graham Finch, Rev John MacGregor and the late Rev Jack Beaumont.
“Folks got here from throughout the nation, from the Highlands to the Borders and amongst them was Will Storrar, who did a placement at Cadder in 1984 and went on to grow to be a distinguished professor, theologian and writer.
Mr Glover despatched a message of because of the congregation after the occasion.
“‘Thanks a lot for a extremely encouraging and nicely put-together night,” he stated.
“As some hospitals are considered instructing hospitals, it’s apparent that Cadder is a instructing congregation.”
Rev John McGregor retired because the minister of Cadder Parish Church in April this 12 months after eight years in submit.
The expansion of the congregation and constructive impression it has had on the group it serves had been credited to his “imaginative and prescient, management and skill to achieve out and join with folks”.
He stated: “Those that worship at Cadder every Sunday are rightly happy with their church constructing, nice love and care goes into its maintenance.
“However there’s additionally one other side to the constructing and that’s its religious dimension.
“The location has been soaked in worship and prayer for the most effective a part of 900 years and it’s nonetheless the cradle that holds our worship collectively.”
Though he has retired from parish ministry, Mr McGregor has began a brand new position of pastoral assistant at St Paul’s Church of Scotland in Milngavie and Baldernock, working alongside Rev Lynsey Brennan.
Thrilling future
Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator of Cadder Parish Church, stated: “For 200 years this constructing has heard God worshipped, the gospel shared and prayers given.
“We additionally rejoice all of the worship that this constructing will maintain within the years to return too.
“I’ve solely been the Interim Moderator since April, however I do know this congregation continues to be prepared and keen to serve God, and that’s simply as thrilling.
“Blessings to you all.”
Revealed on 13 August 2025
3 minutes learn
The Moderator of the Basic Meeting attended a particular service to mark the 2 hundredth anniversary of an East Dunbartonshire church credited with serving to practice generations of ministers.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew stated it was an honour to participate within the momentous event at Cadder Parish Church in Bishopbriggs final evening.
She and her husband Dave joined the congregation and visitors together with parish ministers who spoke movingly about their religion journeys and the way their time there helped form them into the religious leaders they’re immediately.
Chris Barlas, probationer minister, Mount Kirk Greenock
Rev Ben Thorp, Sandyford Henderson, Glasgow.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Basic Meeting
Rev Iain MacLeod, Assynt, Rosehall and Scourie
Rev Alistair Cook dinner, Hawick South
Rev Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, St Serf’s, Tullibody
Rev Neil Glover, minister, Aberfeldy, Uninteresting and Weem
Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator, Cadder
Rev Julie Moodie, Milton of Campsie
Rev John McGregor, retired minister, Cadder
Rev Graham Finch, retired minister, Cadder
Rev George Mackay, Moderator of the Presbytery of Glasgow
Rona Gold, candidate- in-training, OLM
Mrs Frew, the visitor preacher, stated: “It was a beautiful celebration of the life and impression of a congregation.
“It is a congregation who’ve assisted within the formation of so lots of our ministers.
“Ten of them had been there final evening, one joined in on-line, and all spoke of the vital half their supervisor had performed and of the heat, assist and encouragement of the congregation.
“Dave and I had been warmly welcomed, the congregation selected the hymns – they voted for his or her favourites.
“A reception was held afterwards within the North Corridor and a particular anniversary cake was reduce and loved.”
Historical past and repair
Though the service marked 200 years within the present constructing, the positioning at Cadder has been a spot of worship since 1150.
The Minute Books of the Kirk Session of Cadder date from 1688 and the originals are lodged in Register Home in Edinburgh.
The Pre-Reformation Church had to get replaced in 1750 and that in flip by the current constructing, which opened in 1825. Not less than three church buildings have been constructed on or close to the current website of Cadder, and the encircling space is more likely to have been used for Christian burial for over 800 years.
Restricted version memento mugs and pens are on the market to mark the bicentenary anniversary.
Individuals who attended the service included: –
- Rev Prof Will Storrar, Director Emeritus, Centre of Theological Inquiry, Princeton College, New Jersey, USA.
- Chris Barlas, probationer minister, Mount Kirk Greenock
- Rev Ben Thorp, Sandyford Henderson, Glasgow.
- Rev Iain MacLeod, Assynt, Rosehall and Scourie
- Rev Alistair Cook dinner, Hawick South
- Rev Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, St Serf’s, Tullibody
- Rev Neil Glover, minister, Aberfeldy, Uninteresting and Weem
- Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator, Cadder
- Rev Julie Moodie, Milton of Campsie
- Rev John McGregor, retired minister, Cadder
- Rev Graham Finch, retired minister, Cadder
- Rev George Mackay, Moderator of the Presbytery of Glasgow
- Rona Gold, candidate- in-training, OLM
- Rev Dr Lynn McChlery, Auchterarder Parish Church
The previous college students who spoke had been Julie Moody, Ian Macleod, Rona Gold, Alistair Cook dinner, Neil Glover, Adaeze Goziem-Ibonye, Ben Thorp, Will Storrar, Chris Barlas and Lynn McChlery.
Gary Pews is a member of the Cadder 200 group, tasked with organising particular occasions all year long to mark the numerous milestone,
“It was a terrific service with an actual buzz across the church, and incredible singing,” he stated.
“Ten former probationers and college students who did placements at Cadder every spoke of how their future ministry was formed underneath the tutelage of previous ministers Rev Graham Finch, Rev John MacGregor and the late Rev Jack Beaumont.
“Folks got here from throughout the nation, from the Highlands to the Borders and amongst them was Will Storrar, who did a placement at Cadder in 1984 and went on to grow to be a distinguished professor, theologian and writer.
Mr Glover despatched a message of because of the congregation after the occasion.
“‘Thanks a lot for a extremely encouraging and nicely put-together night,” he stated.
“As some hospitals are considered instructing hospitals, it’s apparent that Cadder is a instructing congregation.”
Rev John McGregor retired because the minister of Cadder Parish Church in April this 12 months after eight years in submit.
The expansion of the congregation and constructive impression it has had on the group it serves had been credited to his “imaginative and prescient, management and skill to achieve out and join with folks”.
He stated: “Those that worship at Cadder every Sunday are rightly happy with their church constructing, nice love and care goes into its maintenance.
“However there’s additionally one other side to the constructing and that’s its religious dimension.
“The location has been soaked in worship and prayer for the most effective a part of 900 years and it’s nonetheless the cradle that holds our worship collectively.”
Though he has retired from parish ministry, Mr McGregor has began a brand new position of pastoral assistant at St Paul’s Church of Scotland in Milngavie and Baldernock, working alongside Rev Lynsey Brennan.
Thrilling future
Rev Rhona McDonald, Interim Moderator of Cadder Parish Church, stated: “For 200 years this constructing has heard God worshipped, the gospel shared and prayers given.
“We additionally rejoice all of the worship that this constructing will maintain within the years to return too.
“I’ve solely been the Interim Moderator since April, however I do know this congregation continues to be prepared and keen to serve God, and that’s simply as thrilling.
“Blessings to you all.”
