Gillean Richmond has been
designated as Locum for
Portland Parish Church and
Troon Old Parish Church with
effect from 1st September.
Locum roles are generally 2.5
days per week, so with the
need for a Locum at both
churches, Gillean has agreed
to cover both congregations,
making her role effectively full time.
Gillean is just about to complete her probationary
period under the supervision of Rev Dr Scott
McKenna (minister at Ayr St Columba) and will be
ordained in early September. She is married with
three sons. Her husband is a department head at
Wellington School and Gillean was a dentist before
answering her call.
With Gillean taking up the Locum role this
September, the Kirk Session has agreed to joint
services with Troon Old for the months of July and
August. This enables the procurement of pulpit
supply for both congregations over these summer
months when availability will be short.
Services will take place at Portland for the month of
July and at Troon Old for the month of August at
10.30 each Sunday morning.