Formartine Parish Church

Minister

Rev Dr Alison Swindells is our minister. The union of the three congregations of Barthol Chapel, Tarves and Udny and Pitmedden took place on 1 January 2024 and Alison was introduced as minister at a special service in Pitmedden Kirk on 7 January. 

Rev Dr Alison SwindellsPrior to the union, Alison was minister of the Parish of Barthol Chapel linked with Tarves. Her first charge as a minister was in Aberdeen, her second in Edinburgh, before she moved to Tarves. 

At different times she has worked briefly as a youth and families minister, a hospital chaplain and as a locum minister in Aberdeenshire. She met her husband Sean while studying divinity at Christ’s College in Aberdeen. He is now minister of Cruden Parish Church.  

As parish minister, her role in the community is to offer spiritual support and encouragement, for everyone, whether they are a church member or not. She leads worship on a Sunday, conducts baptisms, weddings and funerals, and offers pastoral care.

If you would like to know more about the church of if you require the services of a minister for any reason at all please do not hesitate to get in touch by phone (01651 851295) or email.

 

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