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 2025, there's a story of progress and generosity unfolding.
Regular income has increased by 9.54% compared to the same period last year – rising from…
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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 accommodation in Guildry House, Elgin, where the residents have an opportunity to turn their lives round, working with staff to build confidence in life skills…
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 workshop revealed just how eager the local community was to rally behind meaningful causes. Soon after, it found a permanent home in the manse garage,…
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 joy, generosity and music to the heart of the community. The SALU Christmas Concerts – now fondly supported by the SALUTE Praise Group – have…
✨ 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 of Navigate – a holiday club designed to help children journey through biblical truths in fun and meaningful ways.
Set against the imaginative backdrop of…
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 who deeply believed that Christian calling meant showing God’s love in action – journeying with people through life’s hardest seasons. As a retired Consultant Paediatrician,…
🎄 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. Powered by Lhanbryde Primary School Tech and church-led Code Club, the Nativity came to life on screen and in spirit, shared as a lively MP4…
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 of every month, the Community Centre buzzes with energy, laughter and a growing sense of belonging as Active Church welcomes families to experience church in…
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.” The response wasn’t just sympathetic—it was catalytic.
By February 2016, that whisper became Connect— a relaxed, café-style space for exploring faith in a way that…
Making Faith Conversations Real
What started as a thoughtful reflection from Lhanbryde Active Church, ‘We’re connecting with people who haven’t yet come to Sunday worship but enjoy Active Church. How can we introduce the Bible and have meaningful faith conversations without it feeling awkward or off-putting?’ grew into a region-wide gathering held at SALU…