A new youth worker in Shetland has been appointed the new children’s and youth worker for the Church of Scotland in Shetland,
Ellen Weir, originally from Glasgow, spent three years studying at Durham University before moving to London for seven years. She is now setting up home in Shetland for the new role, which begins on Monday.
Mrs Weir was first called into youth work while attending her local church in London, where she was given the opportunity to work with a young group there.
She said: “After I was given the chance to get involved with the youth group, I soon got a sense that God was calling me to give more of my time to youth ministry so I started my youth work and ministry diploma and took up a role at an ecumenical youth work charity, alongside the work I was already doing at the church.
“Even when I was a young person myself, I was drawn to working with other children and young people, whether that was playing with my younger cousins, supporting younger students at school or working with children with special needs at after-school and holiday clubs.”
Rev Jayne Scott, of the Church of Scotland’s ministries council, said they were “delighted” to welcome Ellen.
She added: “This new role brings an exciting challenge for Ellen and for Shetland with a healthy opportunity for youth and children’s work on the isles.
“Ellen brings a wealth of experience and a sound knowledge of Shetland life, which I’m sure will positively contribute to the Church of Scotland’s ministry on Shetland.”