The moderator of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland will visit Aberdeen as part of an annual tour.
Rt Rev Colin Sinclair will arrive in the city on Friday, during the Aberdeen University Founders’ Day celebrations, which will include the presentation of long-service certificates as well as a special lunch hosted by Aberdeen City Council.
He said he is “looking forward” to the weekend visit with his wife Ruth.
RT Rev Sinclair added: “I met some members of the presbytery recently at the ordination and induction service of Rev Jonny Clipston at Newhills Parish Church and look forward to meeting more of the presbytery.
“I hope to share Jesus’ concern for all, whatever their back story or circumstance.
“On the Sunday I will be speaking at the 525th Founders’ Day anniversary at the university and believe that words from the founder Bishop Elphinstone are of continuing value today.”
On the first day of his visit, he will present long-service certificates during a presbytery service at High Hilton Parish Church.
Rev Dr John Ferguson, the Presbytery clerk for Aberdeen Presbytery, said: “We always look forward to the occasion and to hearing the moderator preach and present long service certificates.
“The invitation for lunch this year comes from Aberdeen City Council, at which the Lord Provost will be present.”
