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St Peter’s Scottish Episcopal Church With St Mary & St Leonard, Kinghorn Charity Nos: SCO10443
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News & Events 2026
Holy Week The Holy Week services commenced on Sunday 29th March with Palm Sunday, during which we listened to a dramatic reading of “The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to Matthew”. On Thursday 6 th , we held our Maundy Thursday service which was drawn from the Celtic Church tradition which connected easily with the natural world around it and did not strive to control nature but instead focussed on the power between, in an equality of life . During this service the congregation were invited to come forward for hand washing. At the end of the service the altar was stripped and a vigil held. On Good Friday. we followed Christ from his condemnation to his burial in the tomb with the 14 Stations of the Cross. Easter Sunday was welcomed with brilliant sunshine. The Church was beautifully decorated with glorious flowers courtesy of Janey Legge and her group of flower arrangers. The service commenced with the lighting of the Paschal Candle and the renewal of baptism vows. After the service the large congregation were treated to tea & coffee together with hot-cross buns and cake.
O Fellowship Group Outing. O On Thursday 28th May, the group had an outing to Falkland. It was a super day, the weather was great and we enjoyed lunch, some shopping and a walk round the gardens of Falkland Palace.
Ordination of Deacons On Sunday 28th June, Rev Dr Karen McClain Keifer and Rev Scott Brown were ordained as deacons at a service in St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth by Bishop Ian. Tne congregation consisted of clergy members of the diocese, family, friends and representatives of the various charges where the candidates will serve. The cathedral choir was joined by members of the choir from St Andrews, St Andrews. Members from St Peter’s were joined by representatives from St Serf’s, Burntisland and St Columba’s, Aberdour to witness the ordination of Karen who takes up position as a curate for these charges. We all travelled together by coach. After the service snacks were served in the Chapter House.
Our new Curate Some pics, courtesy of Shirley, from Sunday 5th’s service when our new curate Karen met the congregation for the first time.
A message from the Revered Dr Karen McLain Kiefer Dear St Peter's Community, What an absolute joy to celebrate my ordination with so many of you from St. Peter's (and St Serf and St Columba). Thank you for taking the time to come to Perth for that momentous occasion or for sending along your good wishes. One of my favourite parts of ordination day was seeing all the wonderful faces beaming right back at me, as in the attached note of thanks and the photo looking out at the congregation. I will never forget how spirit-filled and moving it felt to be among such encouragement and support. It was palpable. I will always cherish those moments. What a joyous occasion. Thank you for being part of it, and for making me feel so welcome so far! Peace and good wishes, Karen __ The Revd Dr Karen McClain Kiefer Curate St Columba's Aberdour St Serf's Burntisland St Peter's Kirkcaldy