St Margaret's Episcopal Church, Tayport

 

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Text Box: St Margaret’s, viewed from Queen Street Text Box: Welcome to the web site of this lovely old Church. We have been present in Tayport for more than a hundred years.  The Church was originally designed as an 'extension' of St Mary's, Newport  to allow the Episcopalians in Tayport to worship together.    Approximately ten years ago, St Margaret's was separated from St. Mary's, Newport and was allowed to stand alone, as an independent congregation within the Diocese of St. Andrews. The congregation has grown over the years and St Margaret's is now thriving and in excellent heart.  Why not come along to one of our Services?  The   times of these are listed below and are also listed each week in the Fife Herald Newspaper. You will be made very welcome! Text Box: Hope to see you soon! Text Box: St Margaret’s interior—view of the Altar Text Box: Have you seen our lovely Church Hall?? The Dickson Hall is so-called because we named it in honour of the late Nancy Dickson, long time Church member and long time Treasurer and Secretary of the Church. It lies right behind the Church, and although only a few years old, was built of brick and roofed with slate to match the Church. It has blended wonderfully with the Church and now looks as if it has been there for ages. The Hall is available for hire at modest cost for group activities and for parties and hire is a simple matter of phoning Mr Alan Waddell at 01382 – 553701, to make the necessary arrangements. Text Box: The Dickson Hall—all dressed up for a dinner party Text Box: Revd Christine Barclay’s Institution This took place on Friday 8th January at 7.30pm. It was a splendid occasion and many people filled the church. Bishop David was in charge, accompanied by the Dean, Very Revd. Kenneth Rathband. All the arrangements went smoothly except that the Revd Canon Jonathan Mason, who was going to preach for the occasion of the Institution, was indisposed. Minor panic followed until the sermon that was to be preached by Revd Mason was e-mailed to Very Revd. Kenny Rathband. All ended well. The sermon was duly preached and Revd. Christine Barclay was installed as the new Rector of St Margaret’s Episcopal Church, Tayport. After the installation, everyone adjourned to the Dickson Hall, behind the Church for refreshments, exchange of messages of good will and general jollity. This was a very happy occasion, and we all wish Revd. Christine Barclay every success and much happiness at St Margaret’s.

L-R:  Bishop David Chillingworth, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Revd. Christine Barclay and Very Revd. Kenneth Rathband

St. Margaret’s very own new Rector—Revd. Christine Barclay
Text Box: Church Services Sunday 31st January 10.30am Candlemas celebration & Family Eucharist Sunday 7th February 10.30am. Family Eucharist Sunday 14th February 10.30am Family Eucharist Wednesday 17th February 6.00pm. Ash Wednesday Service with imposition of ashes. Sunday 21st February 10.30am Family Eucharist Sunday 28th February 10.30am Family Eucharist Preacher at all above Services Revd. Christine Barclay Other Events Tuesday 16th February 8.00pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Party in Dickson Hall Saturday 27th February 10.00am– 4.00pm Quiet Day led by Dom Ind in Dickson Hall All welcome at all of the above.