“This new church, manse and glebe was given the name of Mansefield and was only the second Secession Church to have its own place of worship in Orkney, Kirkwall being the first.”
The Church in Stronsay Part 3
Challenging The Church of Scotland on its Historic Links to Slavery
“The reason I am so concerned as a member of the clergy is to right the injustices of the past to inform the strategies of today and formulate new hope for the young people of tomorrow. “
Calls For A Commission Of Enquiry: Acknowledging The Proceeds Of Slavery In Financing Scotland’s Buildings
“The transatlantic Slave Trade had a significant impact on Scotland as did the wealth obtained by individuals working with the East India Company (EIC), bringing back the wealth to invest in land and buildings in Scotland “
Faith Leaders Call on UK Government to Take Action to Address Cost of living Crisis
“The UK Government has a moral duty to take long-lasting and meaningful action to ensure that this crisis doesn’t deepen and doesn’t happen again.” – Rev Karen Hendry, Church of Scotland
Letter: To Lord Wallace, Church of Scotland Buildings & the Legacy of Slavery
” support congregations and faith communities in their endeavours to research the historic legacy of slavery in their own areas, particularly in relation to local religious buildings. “
