Our Groups

Building community

The Church hosts a number of groups throughout Shetland dedicated to supporting the community and bringing people together.


Church of Scotland Guild: Burra, Scalloway, Unst, Whalsay
Contact Mary Donald via the Parish Office

The Church of Scotland Guild is a movement within the Church of Scotland which invites and encourages both women and men to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and enables them to express their faith in worship, prayer, action and fellowship. 


Friendship Group
First Monday of the month at Lerwick’s St Columba’s
Penelopeannesmith@outlook.com 

An informal group promoting friendship and faith. 


Burra Weekly Cuppa and Chat
Wednesday’s 10am-12noon at the Bridge End Kirk
Rblain@btinternet.com

A weekly get-together. Pop in for a peerie start or bid aa morning. Bring a craft to work on if you wish. 


Fridays at Carnegie
11am-4pm at Carnegie Hall, Sandwick
MSimms@churchofscotland.org.uk | dbuddleunst@btinternet.com 

A warm welcome, hot drinks, charging points, WiFi, and amazing soup and bacon rolls. 


Tea, Coffee, and Company 
Tuesdays fortnightly 10:30am-12:30pm at St Paul’s Church, Walls
ICharlton@churchofscotland.org.uk

A place in the West Side to gather with friends over a cup of tea. Just come along. 


Whalsay Church Choir
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
ICharlton@churchofscotland.org.uk

New members always welcome – no experience necessary. Just come along and make a joyful noise!