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Stories of God’s working 

Finance
A Season of Growth at SALU Since MC joined us, signs of fresh momentum have been quietly building across our community. Now, looking back on the first six months of…
Christian Aid 
A Testament to Faith, Generosity and Community Spirit  SALU’s involvement with Christian Aid began in the 1980s, another of Maggie  Lunan’s initiatives. Since then, supporting Christian Aid isn’t just something…
Fellowship and Pastoral Care
🌿 Fellowship in Action: A Year of Quiet Blessings Behind the scenes and at the heart of our gatherings, fellowship and pastoral care continue to be a gentle yet…
Connect
Where Church Meets You Where You Are Back in autumn 2015, a simple conversation at a Talkabout session planted the seed: “The traditional service just doesn’t work for younger people.”…
SALU’s Digital Ministry
SALU’s digital discipleship is flourishing. What began as a lifeline during lockdown has grown into a dynamic ecosystem of worship, reflection and connection, powered by livestreams, interactive visuals and AI-generated devotionals.…
TOFM
🌸 TOFM: Small Gatherings, Big Heart Twice a month, from September to June, a gentle rhythm pulses through the church hall and beyond – it's TOFM (Together on Friday Mornings).…
Guild
🕊 Monthly Gatherings & Regional Connections Each month, a dedicated group of 22 church members come together to reflect, sing and pray – nurturing community and engaging deeply with the…
School Assemblies
🌟 Monthly Assemblies Bringing Light and Belonging to Lhanbryde Primary School Each month, Lhanbryde Primary School comes alive with music, laughter and stories that speak to the heart, thanks to…
Community Nativity
🎄 Community Nativity Brings the Message of Christmas to Life Last December, SALU’s church family pulled off a festive first: a Community Nativity that blended the Christmas story with technology.…
School Code Club
🖥 Coding the Christmas Story: SALU/School Partnership Brings STEM to Life What happens when a church offers to help run a Code Club? In Lhanbryde, it sparked a heart warming…
SACRO
God answers prayers in his time not ours. SACRO, a not-for-profit Scottish Community Justice Organisation, works to deliver life-changing services. They are contracted by Moray Council to provide temporary supported…
Holiday Club
 ✨ Good News from Lhanbryde: Navigate Holiday Club Sparks Joy, Faith and  Friendship  This summer, Lhanbryde Community Centre was filled with laughter, learning and lively adventure during five vibrant mornings…
SALU History
The names of the parishes in our triple-linked charge point to a long Christian heritage in these parts. They also reflect the major changes in ecclesiastical government over that period…
School Library
📚 A Library Reimagined: One Volunteer’s Journey of Faith and Joy When a local primary school reached out for help in reorganising its library, one volunteer answered with heart and…
Step by Step
Good News from Lhanbryde: Families Flourish with Step by Step Support Step by Step in Moray was founded in 2008 by an auxiliary minister in the Church of Scotland…
SALU’s Weekly Planning
A Living Liturgy: SALU’s Weekly Planning Gathering Builds Worship with Heart and Hands At SALU, worship is more than a Sunday event; it’s a shared journey rooted in faith and…
Christmas Concerts 
Twelve Years of Song and Spirit: Celebrating the Christmas Concert Legacy  What began in 2013 as a simple seasonal gathering has grown into a cherished  annual tradition that brings…
The Thrift Shop
A Legacy of Giving and Sustainability Originally the brainchild of Maggie Lunan, the shop began in 1983 as a modest fundraiser for Chris>an Aid. A one-week trial in a borrowed…
Active Church
Active Church Brings Faith and Fun to the Heart of Lhanbryde In the heart of Lhanbryde, a quiet but transformative movement has taken root. On the third Sunday afternoon…
Guides and Brownies Visit
A Night to Remember at St Andrews Lhanbryd and Urquhart Church On Tuesday 25th February, 10 Brownies, 15 Guides, and 5 leaders stepped into St Andrews Lhanbryd and Urquhart Parish…
School Knitting Club
🧶 Threads of Kindness: Knitting Club Weaves Connec8on across Generations Every Wednesday lunchtime, seven dedicated church members quietly transform a classroom at Lhanbryde Primary School into a space of creativity,…