Who is Who The Rev. Matthew Ross (pictured right) is the Locum Minister for Colinton Parish Church and took up the post in September 2023. He has recently returned from working in Geneva with the World Council of Churches. In addition to his duties here in Colinton, Matthew will also be working part-time for the University of Glasgow in the School of Critical Studies / Theology & Religious Studies. Ian Morrison (1st row left) is our Session Clerk. He has responsibility, along with the other members of the Kirk Session, for the oversight of the whole life and service of the Church within our Parish. The maintenance of our Church buildings is carried out on a day-to-day basis by our Church Officer, Alasdair Mackenzie (1st row right) who also acts as Beadle on a Sunday morning. Sheila Porteous (2nd row) manages all the ad-hoc bookings at Dreghorn Loan Hall. The Loan Hall is available for hire and is used for private functions as well as keep-fit classes. The Literary Society, Colinton Garden Club and Local History Society also hold their meetings there. Kath Hay (3rd row left) is our magazine Editor and David Turner (3rd row right) is Director of Music. Lindsey Rowlands (4th row left) is our Church Administrator and Lynn Leslie(4th row right) is our Catering Manager.