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Revd. Iain Majcher (pronounced Myer)

Minister

Ask Iain how he ended up in ministry and you’ll get a story that takes in Amsterdam, South Africa, Edinburgh, and, somewhere along the way, a set of triplets. He’ll tell you about learning to deal with dyslexia, leaving school having failed all his exams, and running from God for many years.

After several years living in Amsterdam, where he met and married Celeste (originally from South Africa), Iain and Celeste moved to Edinburgh in 2014 so he could pursue his calling as a minister. He trained at New College Edinburgh, graduating in 2019 with a Bachelor of Divinity (Honours), completed his probationary year at Cramond Kirk, and arrived at Bothwell Parish Church in 2020. Following the union of Bellshill West and Bothwell Parish Churches in September 2025, he became the first minister of Bellshill and Bothwell Parish Church, a historic milestone he carries with characteristic warmth and a genuine sense of excitement.

Home life is full and joyful. Iain and Celeste have five children: Andrew, Maria and Lily, Richard and William (yes, triplets). There are also two dogs, Bella and Zorro, who join the family on long walks, and a home that always seems to have room for one more around the table, and a pot that always has one more portion to share. 

On what it means to lead this new congregation, Iain puts it this way:

“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 the building or online, that you will feel welcome and know the peace of Jesus Christ.”

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minister@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

Stewart Mason

Digital Ministry Worker

My name is Stewart Mason and I am the Digital Ministry Worker here in Bellshill and Bothwell Parish and have been since April 2026. 

I have a passion about reaching people to spread the Good News of Jesus where they are, either in person or online.  

In an ever changing and evolving world, being able to connect with people in various different ways excites me.  Being able to show that God is with us 24/7 and being able to reflect that both within this amazing church and the world outside its walls makes me hopeful that we can, as one, guide others towards him.

smason@churchofscotland.org.uk

Matt Edwards

Director of Music & Organist

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.

music@bbcofs.org.uk

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.

office@bbcofs.org.uk

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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