St James' Church of Scotland, Lossiemouth

For Christ, For You

Prospect Terrace, Lossiemouth, Moray.

Linked with St. Gerardine's High Church, Lossiemouth.

Minister: Rev. Geoff McKee.

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Frequently-Asked Questions

These are FAQs we have thought of that you might have, especially if you are thinking of coming to a service at St James’ for the first time.

How long does a service last?

A service lasts about 60 minutes. The normal Sunday service at St James’ starts at 10:00am. Our Minister, Geoff McKee, conducts the service at our linked church, St Gerardine’s, at 11:30am, so he can’t go on too long at St James’ (!)

Where can I park?

We do not have a church car park but there is usually on-street parking available on Prospect Terrace (the road the church is on). Another close-by road with good on-street parking is King Street, just off Prospect Terrace.

When should I be there when I attend a church service?

If you arrive 15 minutes before the beginning of the service, you will have plenty of time to park your car, bring your kids to Good News Club, and find a seat.

Where can I sit?

You can sit anywhere you like – upstairs or downstairs – and our on-duty elders and managers will assist you.

Do I have to pay for attending a church service or am I asked for money during the service?

Everyone is welcome to attend the service and it’s free. We collect a freewill offering that is part of the worship service. However, no one is forced to give anything and you are welcome to let the offering bag pass you by.

What should I wear and do I have to bring anything with me?

Just come as you are and (if you like) bring a Bible and a notebook to make a note of anything you want to remember. Bibles and song books are available at the church for you to use too. The words of songs and bible readings are projected onto a large screen, so you don’t need to have either a Bible or a hymn/song book. However. some people prefer to have something they can hold to read.

We think our Minister, Geoff McKee, is a great preacher and you’ll want to make notes. Here are a few of Geoff’s most-downloaded sermons from this website:

  • Who is welcome in Church?
  • How joy and suffering come together to form a genuine Christian faith.
  • Why there can be no “us and them” in God’s family.

Most, but not all, of Geoff’s sermons are uploaded to this website and you can read them online or download as a PDF, if you prefer.

I have children – is there a children’s programme and a room for parents with small children?

Yes, at every Sunday morning service there is a children’s programme and a place for parents with small children. We call these Good News Club and  Crèche.

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Why having low expectations in life to avoid disappointment is a bad plan

January 16, 2021 By 2

The virtual service for 17 January 2021 is available on this page. It is the Second Sunday after the Epiphany.

The service includes scripture readings, prayers, a sermon and, below the video further down, a musical selection chosen by Kath Robertson.

The Lectionary readings this week are: 1 Samuel 3:1-20 and Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18;
1 Corinthians 6:12-20 and John 1:43-51. Geoff reads these as part of the service.

The sermon is based on the text from John’s Gospel and that Bible passage set out below for you. It is the story of how Jesus called Philip and Nathanael as disciples.

Rev. Geoff McKee contrasts different commentators’ views and reflects on whether meagre expectations of life serve us best or, as he argues, if we’re not expecting so much more than that then we cannot live as we have been made to live.

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  • How Mark’s writing style helps to focus the Gospel message
  • A cautionary tale to ensure we are open to God and his purposes
  • Why Christians must wait patiently and be open to adventure
  • God is on the move and the world will never be the same
  • The great furnace of real happiness (Christmas Eve Service 2020)
  • Re-evaluating Mary’s role in the coming of the Christ
  • Will you embrace the view or will you shrink from it?
  • Preparing a pathway to God through hope not fear
  • Waiting in hope for good to come
  • Why the biggest question is: How well did you treat your neighbour?
  • The Parable of the Bags of Gold
  • Reopening of St James’ Church Building
  • Remembrance Sunday 2020
  • Finding hope in a world which appears to offer no future

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We would be glad to hear from you. Feel free to contact our Minister, Rev. Geoff McKee, or attend one of the events or groups detailed on this website.

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Our Minister is Rev. Geoff McKee.

St James' Church of Scotland, Lossiemouth, is a registered Charity No. SC000880.

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Our mission is to be a Christian community sharing the love of Christ, reaching out to the people in this area and encouraging them to worship God and grow in the knowledge of the care and love of Christ.

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