People

	John Young Minister Email: JYoung@churchofscotland.org.uk Phone: 0131 664 3067 Born in Pakistan, but did most of his growing up in Scotland. Loves his family, music, Italy, and rabbits. Never wanted to be a minister but now thinks it’s the best job in the world. There is nothing better than being able to use the gifts God has given you for His glory.
	Emily Kerrigan Youth Worker Email: youthandchildrensworker@libertonkirk.net Emily grew up in a non-Christian household and through local mission and relationships with youth workers in Liberton became a Christian at the age of 14. She has volunteered at local Christian run groups since she was 16, and hopes to spend many more years teaching youth about Christ.
	Jacqui Tait Secretary Email: churchsecretary@libertonkirk.net Jacqui has been a member of Liberton Kirk since 1988 and an Elder since 1997. Jacqui provides support to the team at Liberton Kirk in the office. She is a wife (1 husband), mum (3 daughters) and a granny (5 grandsons and 1 granddaughter) who she loves to spend time with. In her free time she walks the family dogs to keep herself fit and healthy.
	Linda Wright Pastoral Worker Email: lwright@libertonkirk.net Phone: 07850 411 596 Working in the kirk centre to meet families and offer support. Love walking and getting to know the local community. Not too old to learn something new, would like to learn to skate
	Edna Facilities Co-ordinator Email: facilities@libertonkirk.net Phone: 07478 111407
	Chris Brandie Session Clerk Email: sessionclerk@libertonkirk.net Phone: 0131 664 8264 The Session Clerk is the one who makes sure the church functions and tries to keep everybody happy at the same time
	Gary Ross Roll Keeper Email: rollkeeper@libertonkirk.net Phone: 0131 672 1314 I maintain the church membership records and the Elders/District records. So if you change address let me know!
	Calum Gubby Organist & Choirmaster Email: calumgubby@blueyonder.co.uk Phone: 07952 902 292 Calum was Sub-Organist of Craigmillar Park Church and deputized at churches around Edinburgh before arriving at Liberton Kirk in January 2013. He enjoys assisting John and Ruth through the glory of music, and sometimes plays the Clarinet in the Praise Band. Calum played the organ at Mortonhall Crematorium during his student years before seeking employment as an accountant – nobody’s perfect.
	Jenny Thomasi Kirkgate Café Manager Email: kirkgatecafe@libertonkirk.net Phone: 07743 469061 I am a mum to two boys, who keep me very busy. I am a local girl and have lived in the South East of Edinburgh since a young girl. Being able to work in the community that I adore is a privilege. I love the idea of Kirkgate Café being a warm and safe place for everyone who comes along.
	Laura Skinner Preschool Children and Families Outreach Worker Digital Media Manager Email (preschool): laura@libertonkirk.net Email (digital): online@libertonkirk.net Phone: 07305 651 592 I work with families and preschool children at Liberton and I also manage our online presence.
	Rink van Dijke Link Groups Coordinator Email: rink@talktalk.net Phone: 0131 664 2178 At Liberton we encourage folks to get involved in one of our regular Link groups – linking upwards to God, inwards to each other and outwards to others. These meet at different places and times of the week, and vary in frequency to suit the folks who come. As well as opportunities to get to know people better, they are places where you can deepen your faith and find support for issues which may arise in your day to day life. Contact Rink for more details.

Take a walk round the Kirkyard, starting at the door to the Offering House and read a passage from Isaiah 40, specially chosen for Advent, with thoughts and prayers. If you can’t get to the Kirkyard, click on the picture below to read it. You can read previous Words for Today by clicking here.

Did you know that Liberton Kirk is now registered as an Eco-Congregation? For more information on what this means for us all see the display in the Offering House at the Kirkyard Gate.