Today, Tuesday 15th December 2020 represents the final day Sarah Ross will be minister of Blantyre Old Parish Church. After 7 years, Sarah is moving to a new location and indeed tonight marks her induction at East Kilbride Moncreiff. Sarah wrote on the Blantyre Old’ facebook page, “Thank you for text messages, cards, your phenomenal […]
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Remembering James Hunter
It’s with much sadness that we learn of the sad passing of popular Blantyre minister, the Rev James E Hunter. James, known as Jim, was the much respected former minister of The David Livingstone Memorial Church. He served there for 23 years from 1974 until 1997 retiring at age 70. He remained part of Blantyre […]
Minister’s “Lengthy Service”
Well known Baptist Church Minister, Steve Younger celebrated an incredible anniversary on Friday just there. Something worthy of a notable congratulations. The 4th October was the 33rd Anniversary of his ordination and induction to High Blantyre Baptist Church on Main Street. Coming to Blantyre in 1986, Steve has spent more than half of his entire […]
Exclusive: Passing of popular former Minister
We were saddened tonight to learn of the passing of a popular former minister Mr John Silcox, formerly of High Blantyre Old Parish Church. John passed away after a short illness. When he arrived in Blantyre in October 1976 with his wife and young family, he spoke of the great hope for the church and the deluge […]



