Church To Host Gaelic Conference

An event to promote Gaelic language and worship is being staged by the Church of Scotland.

One of the speakers at the conference will be Reverend Dr Angus Morrison, who will take up his position as Moderator at the General Assembly in May.

He hopes the one-day conference at St George's Tron church in Glasgow on March 21 will inspire new and imaginative'' thought about the use of Gaelic within the church.

I trust and pray it will be a significant event and a major catalyst in promoting the use of the Gaelic language as an immensely rich part of our national, cultural and church inheritance,'' he said.

We are inviting anyone with an interest in promoting the Gaelic language in the church to register their attendance at this event.

We believe the time is now opportune to encourage new initiatives in promoting the use of Gaelic both in the context of traditional worship services and in imaginative ways that take account of the developing needs of the Gaelic-speaking, and Gaelic-learning, community in Scotland.''

The moderator-designate, who is a Gaelic speaker, said the conference will give concentrated thought'' to issues over developing the language in the church.

He added: Well-known and experienced speakers will address different aspects of relevant Gaelic provision including worship, broadcast media, print, literature and resources. Ample opportunity will be provided for discussion and input from all delegates.''