Maxton Parish Church
Melrose Scottish Borders
TD6 0RN
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Who we are
'United in serving God, by welcoming you, sharing His love and reaching out in service to our community'
We are a Church of Scotland United Charge situated in the beautiful Scottish Borders. The United Charge is one congregation worshipping in four churches each close to the River Tweed, which flows through the parishes. Services are currently rotated between our churches.
We are a Church of Scotland United Charge situated in the beautiful Scottish Borders. The United Charge is one congregation worshipping in four churches each close to the River Tweed, which flows through the parishes. Services are currently rotated between our churches.
Location of worship
Church Pastor
Minister
Maxton
Melrose,
Scottish Borders
TD6 0RN
United Kingdom
Phone: 01835 822255
Click here to contact Rev Sheila W Moir
Denomination
Church of Scotland
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Leadership
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Rev Sheila W Moir
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Minister
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Administration
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Mrs Winnie Milligan
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Session Clerk
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Maxton Parish Church Service Times
Morning Worship is normally held at 10:30 on Sunday in rotation
Sunday Worship in the Charge is generally conducted by our Minister, Rev Sheila Moir.
A Worship Plan ensures that she preaches regularly in all Churches.
Gaps in the Plan are filled by members of our Worship Team; Mrs Fran Selkirk, our attached reader
and ministers who are available for Pulpit Supply.
COVID - 19
Face-masks must be worn in church (even when singing) and social distancing adhered to (1m).
Track and Trace details will be taken on arrival.
Please conduct a lateral flow test before attending a service.
It's been more than 2 years 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
Sunday Worship in the Charge is generally conducted by our Minister, Rev Sheila Moir.
A Worship Plan ensures that she preaches regularly in all Churches.
Gaps in the Plan are filled by members of our Worship Team; Mrs Fran Selkirk, our attached reader
and ministers who are available for Pulpit Supply.
COVID - 19
Face-masks must be worn in church (even when singing) and social distancing adhered to (1m).
Track and Trace details will be taken on arrival.
Please conduct a lateral flow test before attending a service.
It's been more than 2 years 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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Maxton Parish Church History
The Church building stands on high ground overlooking and to the south of the River Tweed. Mertoun Parish faces Maxton across the Tweed. There is reputed to have been a church on or near the present site for close on 1000 years. In 1322 Edward 11 and his men destroyed Dryburgh Abbey on his retreat from Edinburgh. In revengeful mood, the English army set it on fire. 'One result of this destruction was the gift of Maxton Church, one of the last of such ecclesiastical possessions to become the property of the Abbey. According to Charter 297 of the Liber de Dryburgh, John, Bishop of Glasgow, in the year 1326, "because it is an act of piety to succour the needy and to exert oneself for the poor", directs his eyes to the burning of Dryburgh, and confirms to the monks the parish church of Maxton, of which the patronage, rights and dues had been granted by Walter the Steward'.
Sacred inscriptions are to be seen on both the North and South walls. The HEBREW inscription on the South wall translates "Blessed are the people that know the joyful sound, Selah". 1724. :- "O come and let us worship and bow down. (These are taken from Psalm 89.15 and Psalm 95.6). The LATIN inscription on the North wall, above the stained glass windows translates "Jesus is our safety".
The BELL bears the inscription, "1609, Soli Deo Gloria Jan Burgerhuys me fecit". It was made in the well-known factory at Middleburg in Holland.
STAINED GLASS - There are two stained glass windows in the North wall, They are thought to have been designed by James Henry Coram ARIBA, a London architect and are named firstly "He healed them that had need of healing " - Luke 9:11 and secondly "Suffer the little children to come unto me" - Mark 10:14
The BELL bears the inscription, "1609, Soli Deo Gloria Jan Burgerhuys me fecit". It was made in the well-known factory at Middleburg in Holland.
STAINED GLASS - There are two stained glass windows in the North wall, They are thought to have been designed by James Henry Coram ARIBA, a London architect and are named firstly "He healed them that had need of healing " - Luke 9:11 and secondly "Suffer the little children to come unto me" - Mark 10:14
Maxton Parish Church FAQs
Question: Where is Maxton Parish Church located?
Answer: Maxton Parish Church is located at Maxton, Melrose, Scottish Borders.
Question: Who is Maxton Parish Church's pastor?
Answer: Maxton Parish Church's pastor is Rev Sheila W Moir.
Question: What time is service at Maxton Parish Church?
Answer: Morning Worship is normally held at 10:30 on Sunday in rotation Sunday Worship in the Charge is generally conducted by our Minister, Rev Sheila Moir. A Worship Plan ensures that she preaches regularly in all Churches. Gaps in the Plan are filled by members of our Worship Team; Mrs Fran Selkirk, our attached reader and ministers who are available for Pulpit Supply. COVID - 19 Face-masks must be worn in church (even when singing) and social distancing adhered to (1m). Track and Trace details will be taken on arrival. Please conduct a lateral flow test before attending a service.
Question: What is Maxton Parish Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/Dryburghdistrictchurches/
Question: What is Maxton Parish Church's website?
Answer: https://cos.churchofscotland.org.uk/church-finder/profile.php?property_id=17595
Question: What denominaiton is Maxton Parish Church?
Answer: Maxton Parish Church belongs to Church of Scotland denomination.
Answer: Maxton Parish Church is located at Maxton, Melrose, Scottish Borders.
Question: Who is Maxton Parish Church's pastor?
Answer: Maxton Parish Church's pastor is Rev Sheila W Moir.
Question: What time is service at Maxton Parish Church?
Answer: Morning Worship is normally held at 10:30 on Sunday in rotation Sunday Worship in the Charge is generally conducted by our Minister, Rev Sheila Moir. A Worship Plan ensures that she preaches regularly in all Churches. Gaps in the Plan are filled by members of our Worship Team; Mrs Fran Selkirk, our attached reader and ministers who are available for Pulpit Supply. COVID - 19 Face-masks must be worn in church (even when singing) and social distancing adhered to (1m). Track and Trace details will be taken on arrival. Please conduct a lateral flow test before attending a service.
Question: What is Maxton Parish Church's Facebook page?
Answer: https://www.facebook.com/Dryburghdistrictchurches/
Question: What is Maxton Parish Church's website?
Answer: https://cos.churchofscotland.org.uk/church-finder/profile.php?property_id=17595
Question: What denominaiton is Maxton Parish Church?
Answer: Maxton Parish Church belongs to Church of Scotland denomination.
Lord, teach me to listen.
The times are noisy and my ears are weary with the thousand raucous sounds which continuously assault them. Give me the spirit of the boy Samuel when he said to Thee, "Speak, for Thy servant heareth." Let me hear Thee speaking in my heart. Let me get used to the sound of Thy voice, that its tones may be familiar when the sounds of earth die away and the only sound will be the music of Thy speaking. Amen.
Maxton Parish Church listing was last updated on the 8th of April, 2022
