Her employment included positions as Technical Administrator with BP; Marketing Support Co-ordinator then later, Administration and Personnel Manager with Petroleum Engineering Services Ltd; more recently as Engineering Department Co-ordinator with the University of Aberdeen. Recent placements at Newhills, Inverurie, Dyce and Ellon together with a post Graduate Diploma in Pastoral Studies and Applied Theology (DPS) have prepared her well for her present charge where she brings commitment, inspiration and leadership to the parish. She also brings a wealth of experience together with her husband John, daughter Kiera and son Liam.

Margaret is a born and bred Fochaberian. After gaining her MA in English and International Relations at Aberdeen University, she qualified in Secondary Teaching. She travelled as far as Hong Kong before leaving teaching for a Commission in the Woman's Royal Army Corp. Her calling to full time ministry began with her evangelistic work that took her all over the UK and finally back to her home in Fochabers.

As an Ordained Deacon of the Church of Scotland, she has worked all over Moray Presbytery, not simply in her pastoral role but also in training elders and others in many areas of church work. Margaret was appointed Deacon to Bellie linked with Speymouth on 1 June 2007. Around 70% of her time is spent on supporting the pastoral work of the two parishes as well as facilitating adult training and education. The remaining 30% of her time is allocated to a Presbytery wide role.

Please feel free to contact Alison or Margaret – they will be happy to hear from you.

Alison, Margaret and members of both congregations warmly invite you to join them in worship.

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