Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church
Orkney Orkney Islands
KW17 2JE
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Who we are
Welcome to the Parish of Birsay, Harray & Sandwick and the Milestone Community Church.
Christian worship has been at the heart of Harray, Birsay and Sandwick parish for hundreds of years and is even more central to our life today as the Church reaches out to members, local residents and visitors as well as those with a strong awareness of Jesus’ love and those who are searching for answers to those God shaped questions in their lives.
Birsay, Harray & Sandwick (BHS) parish is located on the mainland of Orkney.
The Parish is made up of the old parishes of Birsay, Harray and Sandwick and the village of Dounby located in the northwest mainland of Orkney. It is largely a rural parish serving a vibrant agricultural area. Dounby is about 14 miles from the largest town Kirkwall, and 10 miles from the town of Stromness.
Christian worship has been at the heart of Harray, Birsay and Sandwick parish for hundreds of years and is even more central to our life today as the Church reaches out to members, local residents and visitors as well as those with a strong awareness of Jesus’ love and those who are searching for answers to those God shaped questions in their lives.
Birsay, Harray & Sandwick (BHS) parish is located on the mainland of Orkney.
The Parish is made up of the old parishes of Birsay, Harray and Sandwick and the village of Dounby located in the northwest mainland of Orkney. It is largely a rural parish serving a vibrant agricultural area. Dounby is about 14 miles from the largest town Kirkwall, and 10 miles from the town of Stromness.
Location of worship
Milestone Church, Vetquoy Road
Dounby
Orkney,
Orkney Islands
KW17 2JE
Dounby
United Kingdom
Phone: 01856 761081
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Church Pastor
Rev. Linda Broadley
Locum Minister
The Manse
Northbigging Road
Dounby,
Orkney Islands
KW17 2HZ
Northbigging Road
United Kingdom
Phone: 01856 771599
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Church of Scotland
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Leadership
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Rev. Linda Broadley
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Locum Minister
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The Manse
Northbigging Road
Dounby
Orkney Islands
KW17 2HZ
Northbigging Road
Dounby
Orkney Islands
KW17 2HZ
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Alison Hawkins
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Session Clerk
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Travel/Direction Tips
Milestone Community Church is situated in Dounby, just past Smiddybrae Care Home and Dounby Surgery on the Vetquoy Road. From the crossroads it is about 300m on the left down the road with the Dounby Butcher on it. There is ample car parking at the church and disabled access throughout.
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Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church Service Times
Sunday Service 11am
The wearing of face masks, though suggested, is now a choice.
The church is open for Prayer and Meditation on Monday and Friday mornings each week from 10am - 11am. Please feel free to take advantage of this opportunity for some time in quiet contemplation.
Sunday Services can now accommodate 47 people in the main sanctuary.
It's been more than a year since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
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The wearing of face masks, though suggested, is now a choice.
The church is open for Prayer and Meditation on Monday and Friday mornings each week from 10am - 11am. Please feel free to take advantage of this opportunity for some time in quiet contemplation.
Sunday Services can now accommodate 47 people in the main sanctuary.
It's been more than a year since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church History
The current parish of Birsay, Harray & Sandwick is the end result of the amalgamation of the three original parishes, a process that was completed about 20 years ago. The Session and congregation behave very much as one parish, the old parishes remaining merely as geographical districts.
The amalgamation process involved the redundancy of 4 church buildings, and rather than retain one building, it was decided to build a new church, located centrally in Dounby. This was completed and opened in 2012. The old church buildings were sold.
Unitary constitution - BHS has a unitary constitution, consisting of 21 elders and 6 congregational members. The Kirk Session meets regularly, with sub teams taking responsibility for Mission, Pastoral Care, Fundraising, & Fabric/property.
The amalgamation process involved the redundancy of 4 church buildings, and rather than retain one building, it was decided to build a new church, located centrally in Dounby. This was completed and opened in 2012. The old church buildings were sold.
Unitary constitution - BHS has a unitary constitution, consisting of 21 elders and 6 congregational members. The Kirk Session meets regularly, with sub teams taking responsibility for Mission, Pastoral Care, Fundraising, & Fabric/property.
Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church FAQs
Question: Where is Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church located?
Answer: Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church is located at Milestone Church, Vetquoy Road, Orkney, Orkney Islands.
Question: Who is Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church's pastor?
Answer: Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church's pastor is Rev. Linda Broadley.
Question: What time is service at Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church?
Answer: Sunday Service 11am The wearing of face masks, though suggested, is now a choice. The church is open for Prayer and Meditation on Monday and Friday mornings each week from 10am - 11am. Please feel free to take advantage of this opportunity for some time in quiet contemplation. Sunday Services can now accommodate 47 people in the main sanctuary.
Question: How can I get to Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church?
Answer: Milestone Community Church is situated in Dounby, just past Smiddybrae Care Home and Dounby Surgery on the Vetquoy Road. From the crossroads it is about 300m on the left down the road with the Dounby Butcher on it. There is ample car parking at the church and disabled access throughout.
Question: What is Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church's website?
Answer: http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/MILESTONE
Question: What denominaiton is Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church?
Answer: Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church belongs to Church of Scotland denomination.
Answer: Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church is located at Milestone Church, Vetquoy Road, Orkney, Orkney Islands.
Question: Who is Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church's pastor?
Answer: Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church's pastor is Rev. Linda Broadley.
Question: What time is service at Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church?
Answer: Sunday Service 11am The wearing of face masks, though suggested, is now a choice. The church is open for Prayer and Meditation on Monday and Friday mornings each week from 10am - 11am. Please feel free to take advantage of this opportunity for some time in quiet contemplation. Sunday Services can now accommodate 47 people in the main sanctuary.
Question: How can I get to Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church?
Answer: Milestone Community Church is situated in Dounby, just past Smiddybrae Care Home and Dounby Surgery on the Vetquoy Road. From the crossroads it is about 300m on the left down the road with the Dounby Butcher on it. There is ample car parking at the church and disabled access throughout.
Question: What is Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church's website?
Answer: http://www.orkneycommunities.co.uk/MILESTONE
Question: What denominaiton is Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church?
Answer: Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church belongs to Church of Scotland denomination.
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Birsay Harray & Sandwick Church listing was last updated on the 28th of April, 2022
