About Us
Ettrick and Yarrow Parish comprises of three Church buildings situated in Kirkhope (in the village of Ettrickbridge), Yarrow and Ettrick. We are linked with Ashkirk and Selkirk.
Our congregation holds weekly Sunday services at 11:30am alternating between Kirkhope and Yarrow throughout the year and we also worship at Ettrick at 11am during spring to autumn. We hold joint services with Selkirk and Ashkirk during the year. Service times and locations therefore do vary and you should check out website, Facebook page or church noticeboards for details.
We are part of the Presbytery of Melrose and Peebles. The Presbytery predominantly serves rural congregations while also having two more substantial communities of Peebles and Galashiels. The Presbytery is the largest of three Scottish Border Presbyteries, with Duns Presbytery to its east and Jedburgh Presbytery to its south.
The Kirk Session comprises the following Elders:
- Alison Blackadder
- Ann Blundell
- Chris Carroll
- Elizabeth Davidson
- Nora Hunter
- George Jack
- Jane Telfer
- Caryl Thompson
- Susan White
- Lindsay Wilson
- Andy Wright
In addition, the following Groups exist to support our Congregation, enhance our Ministry and develop our Church:
- Ministry Group ( Alison Blackadder, Ann Blundell, Nora Hunter, Andy Wright)
- Fundraising (Alison Blackadder)
- Education (Ann Blundell)
- Pastoral Group (Lindsay Wilson, Elizabeth Davidson)
- Safeguarding (Susan White)
- Churches Together in Selkirk and Valleys (Nora Hunter)