Struthan Cottages – Isle of Tiree, Scotland

Elspeth Jane MacLean’s Ordination and Induction took place in Kirkapol Church on 14th July 2011 at 2.00pm. This was a very moving, spiritual service led by the Rev. George G. Cringles, Moderator. Mr Ian MacLagan, Presbytery Clerk, welcomed everyone and read the intimations. Rev George Cringles, Moderator, called everyone to worship, the Rev. Dr. Roderick MacLeod read in Gaelic and Rev. Clifford R Acklam preached an interesting and amusing sermon.

Midway through the service the Ordination and Induction vows were made followed by the Signing of the Formula which Mr Ian MacLagan, Presbytery Clerk, read to the congregation. The Ordination and Induction Prayer was led by the Rev. George G. Cringles, Moderator, and the laying on of hands was followed by the Lord’s Prayer. The giving of the Right Hand of Fellowship was extended by the 16 members of the Presbytery who attended the service.