Raasay - Free Church of Scotland
Raasay Congregation of the Raasay Free Church has been in continuous use for well over 100 years. Raasay residents still worship at the Church despite the fact that the congregation currently do not have a permanent 'Supply'.
Services: 12.00 noon and 5.00pm
Midweek Meetings: Prayer Meeting, Wednesday 7.00pm, as intimated or during resident supply.
The Sabbath Day services are conducted in English with the reading and exposition of scripture. The format of the worship includes and the singing of Metrical Psalms lead by a Presenter. The majority of the congregation understand and speak Gaelic, the Presenter has the ability to sing the Psalms using a method known as 'Giving out the Line'. At present this method of singing the Psalms is generally only used on special occations but in the past it was common practice. Usually, the duration of the whole service is approximately one hour.
During the summer months, the Raasay Free Church benefits from students who attend the Free Church College, offering them an opportunity to preach in an island setting. The congregation has Communion annually and this takes place on the 3rd Sabbath in June.
Contacts:
The details below were taken from the current Free Church Year Book (p63 and p64)
Interim-Moderstor: Rev Murdo MacLeod (retired), 6 Cortachy Drive, Northmuir, Kirriemuir, Angus, DD8 4TS Tel: 01575 575975, E-mail: rev.murdomacleod@tesco.net
Session Clerk: Mr. Donald Robertson, A'Chomraich, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, IV41 8PL Tel: 01599 534874 Mob:07919 587748
Clerk to Finance Commitee: Mr Donald Robertson
Congregational Treasurer: Mr Norman Gillies, 33 Inverarish, Terrace, Inverarish, Raasay.
Supply Address: Resident/Sabbath Supply, 4 Inverarish Cottages, Inverarish, Isle of Raasay
"Learn Metrical Psalms used in the Free Church" is an online resource for those interested in learning Psalm tunes often used in Free Church congregations. The melody is played simultaneously with a visual of the tune. The visual aspect also allows the user to increase the tempo, pitch and volume. Currently there are about 20 tunes in the database. To access these files you will need to install the "Scorch" plug-in from Sibelius.com
Firstly go to the Free Church Website and go to the Learn Psalms section which automatically guide you through the installation process.
