First meeting of the
Free Church (Continuing)
Just after 9.30PM on Thursday 20th January 2000, Rev. John Angus Gillies,
the most senior Commisioner present, was called to the Chair as Moderator
of the Commission of Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing).
Rev. John MacLeod (Tarbat) and Rev. Graeme Craig (Lochalsh and Glenshiel)
were appointed Clerks and Mr. Norman Campbell and Mr. Donald John Mackay
as Assembly Officers.
Ministers and elders signed a Declaration of Reconstitution of the Free
Church of Scotland and members of the public were given the oppertunity
to sign a document expressing support for the continuing Free Church -
over 140 people were present at the chapel that night.
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The Chapel was packed....
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The Chapel was packed....
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The Chapel was packed....
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John MacKenzie, Assynt speaking
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Rev.John Angus Gillies addressing the Commision.
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Moderator signing.
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Rev. John MacLeod (Tarbat) signing.
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Rev. William MacLeod signing.
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Rev. Harry Woods signing.
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Rev. John J. Murray signing.
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Rev. D.N. MacLeod signing
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Mr. Norman Campbell signing
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Members of the public signing
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Rev. Gordon Mair watches the signing
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Bus from Skye, full of supporters.
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