The Callanish Free Church Congregation reached the end of an era in October with the retirement of their minister, Rev Calum Macdonald, after 23 years in Callanish.
The congregation marked the occasion with a buffet at the local Community Centre prepared by the congregation. The evening was most enjoyable with speeches reminiscing over 23 very happy years and it was an opportunity to give praise and thanksgiving to God.
Prior to moving to Callanish, Rev Macdonald served in Pairc Free Church. Throughout his many year on the Western Isles Presbytery, Calum has been an immensely diligent and faithful servant of the church and on many occasions he selflessly helped vacant congregations by serving as Interim Moderator. His quiet humility, exemplary diligence, and endearing sense of humour has been a wonderful blessing and example to many.
The congregation in Callanish is deeply thankful to God for Calum’s ministry, and everyone wishes Calum and his wife, their children Angus and Ann and their families, all the very best for the future.