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Revd. Iain Majcher (pronounced Myer)

Minister

Iain came to Bothwell Parish Church in 2020 having completed his Probationary Ministry at Cramond Kirk in Edinburgh and graduating from New College, Edinburgh in the summer of 2019. Since the union of Bellshill West and Bothwell Parish Churches in September 2025 Iain has been the minister of Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church. 

Iain is married to Celeste who is originally from South Africa, and together they have 5 beautiful children, Andrew, Maria and Lily, Richard and William…yes triplets! 

Iain and Celeste moved back to Edinburgh in 2014 after spending a number of years in Amsterdam, which is where they initially met, to pursue his training as a minister for the Church of Scotland. They both love meeting (new) friends in their home and enjoy long walks as a family with their gorgeous dogs, Bella and Zorro. 

Iain says: “ It is exciting to be the first Minister of  Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church as we reach out in our communities and work hand in hand with one another and with God. There is the famous saying: Preach the Gospel at all times, using words if necessary. Some of the best preaching isn’t done in the pulpit by the minister but out in real life by all of us as we love and care for one another. Together we are the building blocks of the Church. I hope and pray that whether you come every week or just once, whether you join us in person or online, that you will feel welcome and know the peace of Jesus Christ.” 

01698 600933
minister@bbcofs.org.uk

Sandra Longmuir

Church Secretary

My name is Sandra Longmuir and I have been Church Administrator since 2022. I am in the office Monday – Friday 09:00-12:00. Please do pop in and say hello if you get the chance.

01698 854903
office@bbcofs.org.uk

Dorothy-Anne Ardrey

Beadle

My name is Dorothy-Anne Ardrey and I have been the church officer and beadle at Bothwell Parish Church since I retired in 2018. I am an elder and was a choir member for over 20 years. It is a pleasure and a privilege to be a custodian of our beautiful church.

office@bbcofs.org.uk

Matt Edwards

Director of Music

Matt joined the team in August 2020 as our organist and Director of Music. 

He studied organ with Robin Walker at St. Michael’s Parish Church in Aldershot and was a chorister. 

After Sixth Form College, he attended King Alfred’s University College in Winchester, studying with Christopher Monks at Winchester Cathedral. He served as Organ Scholar at Peterborough Cathedral, working as Acting Assistant and Acting Master of the Music. 

In 1998, he became the youngest Cathedral director of music in Britain at The Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Dundee at the age of 21. After a period of freelance work in St. Andrews and Dundee, he became Director of Music at Alloa West Church in 2002 for over six years. 

He has performed across the UK, appeared on broadcasts and recordings, and completed a Master of Letters at Stirling University in 2020. He holds diplomas from The Royal College of Organists, Trinity College of Music, and London College of Music. 

Recently, he was Musical Director for the Alloa Musical Players and performed in recitals across the UK, including Blackburn, Brecon, Chester, Dunblane, Hereford, Newcastle, Oban, and Perth. He is a regular at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow. 

In 2007, he formed ‘The Trumpet Shall Sound’ with Grant Golding, recording two CDS and performing UK recitals. 

He was also Director of Music at Thomas Coats Memorial Church in Paisley, home to the iconic 1894 Hill pipe organ, where he was appointed Organist and Director of Music.

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Janet Young

Asst. Organist

Janet joined us as our Assistant Organist after many years of being an active member in the choir and in the musical life of the Church.

Janet has been involved in music all her life, teaching and performing. In 2014, Janet founded the Arietta Ladies Choir. The choir has gone on to perform across Central Scotland and raise thousands of pounds for charities.

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Jennifer Matthew

Pianist

Jennifer has been part of the musical make-up of the Church for many years as a pianist. While not playing in worship, she is a full-time teacher and volunteers with the Girl Brigade.

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