Churches & Places of Worship

Scottish Episcopal Church

St. John The Evangelist
Moray Street
Wick      
Caithness

News / Notices

Best Book Sale Yet
Last Saturday's (8th March 2008) bargain booksale at St. John's Church Hall, Moray St., Wick, proved to be a tremendous success, said organiser Gordon Johnson this week.
" We had a great rush of people in the first hour, and then it remained steady through the rest of the day, and we ended up with total sales of £375 - our best ever result. I would particularly like to thank not just those who came and purchased, but also those who generously handed in books for the sale as well. These extras were great for adding to the stock as the numbers went down. We must have sold close on a thousand books. The cash raised will give another boost to our fund-raising for major repairs to St. John's church building. If we have enough good quality books donated, we will try to hold another sale at the same prices in June or July."
Book Sale At St John's Church, Moray Street, Wick - Saturday 8th March 2008
St. John's Church, Moray Street, Pulteneytown, Wick, is about to hold a bargain-basement version of its popular book sales on Saturday 8th March, doors open 10 am until 3 pm. This results from demand after the great success of the previous sale a few months ago. The booksale, organised as before by Gordon Johnson, will be in the church hall (further up Moray Street from the church building). The booksale prices are extraordinarily cheap, because the extensive stock is all donated. Children's books will be 20p each, adult paperback novels 30p, hardback novels also 30p, and adult factual books at 50p are the cheapest you will find anywhere - and all in good condition. We also expect to have some videos and cds at 50p. each.
The proceeds all go towards the church's building and repair fund, so every bargain for you is also a bonus for the church! We will be laying out the booksale late Friday morning, and additional book donations are welcome on both days

Aprons
These are now available and selling well at £10.00 each. Further details can be obtained from Lyn Ball on 01955 611339.

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For further information contact Mr. Peter MacDougall on 01955 602914

About us
The Scottish Episcopal Church is part of the Anglican Communion and we welcome visitors from all over the world; many return to join us year after year and renew friendships. Our congregation is drawn from a wide area in the east of Caithness with members as far afield as Freswick in the north, Lybster in the south and Watten to the west.

There is also a small Sunday School which meets once a month in the hall and regularly joins the congregation for a Family Service.

For a recently published history see
The People of St. John's, Wick: a congregational history written by Gordon Johnson and available costing £3.00 from the church, from local newsagents D.R. Simpson, High Street, Wick or order from the author at Glenorchy, Papigoe, Wick KW1 4RD, tel 01955-603103.

Our church
St. John’s is situated in an attractive site on the corner of Francis Street, the main road into Wick from the south, and Moray Street. There is a church hall further along Moray Street with the usual facilities where we meet for coffee and a chat as well as for fund-raising events.

The church, designed by the architect Alexander Ross, was built in 1868-70 and has seating for approximately 110 people. It became a Category B listed building in 1997. The visual appeal of the church is often commented upon both by visitors and local people, and the interior, which has a warm friendly atmosphere, is always appreciated due in no small part to the impressive stained glass windows. There is a pipe organ by Harrison of Durham in the chancel and in recent years St. John’s has been a venue for musical evenings and concerts.

There is also a beautiful, well kept garden maintained by dedicated church members who ensure a regular welcoming display of flowers (weather permitting!).

150th Anniversary of the Founding Of Episcopal Church in Wick 20 February 2005

Links
St Peter and The Holy Rood, Thurso
Diocese of Moray, Ross and Caithness
Scottish Episcopal Church