Church of Scotland members amongst those receiving Maundy Thursday money
Released on March 28th, 2024, this section of the blog can be read in just two minutes.
Today, a group of people including six members from the Church of Scotland will be receiving monetary gifts on Maundy Thursday. The presents will be given by Her Majesty The Queen during a visit to Worcester Cathedral, acting on behalf of His Majesty The King.
Each of them has been recognized for their committed years of service to the Church. They will be part of a group of 75 men and 75 women from different regions of the United Kingdom who will receive the same award.
The custom of giving gifts to the poor on the day before Good Friday goes back to around 300 AD. The first documented instance of a king carrying out this practice in Britain was in the year 1213.
Moyra Stewart, a respected member of Glamis Church, expressed her humility upon receiving this esteemed recognition.
As I personally believe in a higher power, I strive to share my faith in the best possible way with my individual talents and abilities.
According to Neil Jordan of St. Andrews Wallace Green and Lowick Church based in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, it can be stated that...
At first, I was taken aback and in disbelief when I got the letter from Buckingham Palace.
"I feel extremely happy and honored to have the opportunity to go, yet also very grateful and modest that I was selected."
Elizabeth Bruce, a senior member of the Dull and Weem Parish Church located in the vicinity of Aberfeldy, expressed her thoughts by stating:
I felt so amazed and happy to learn that I was among the six individuals from the Church of Scotland who were selected to get Maundy cash this year. Although I have seen this event covered in news on TV several times, I had never expected that I would be a participant of it one day.
According to Clive Bridges, a senior member of Logierait Church, it was stated that:
I feel incredibly grateful and proud to have been selected to receive Maundy Money and to be recognized for my involvement with my church. It truly feels like a special and significant opportunity.
According to Philip Owen, who serves as the treasurer of Newport-On-Tay Church, stated:
I feel a combination of satisfaction, astonishment, and modesty in being suggested and authorized to receive this recognition.
When reflecting on several years of Christian dedication, which includes involvement with the Boys' Brigade, managing Church finances, or leading Church worship, it's clear that these activities were performed with the intention of helping others.
As a result, this acknowledgement serves as a reflection not only on our Church in this region, but also on the numerous volunteers who work tirelessly in ministry and spreading the word of God throughout the entire nation, often without recognition or praise.
Every year, the location of the service changes to a new cathedral. During the service, the same number of people receive Maundy Money as the age of the ruling monarch, regardless of gender.
Elizabeth Thompson from Newport-On-Tay is set to receive Maundy Money as recognition for her dedication to her community and extensive service to Fife Presbytery.
The people joining in are made up of those who have been given something and the people accompanying them.
The term 'Maundy' has its origins in the Latin word 'commandment', which points towards the directive Jesus imparted to his followers on the Thursday before his crucifixion. This message was one of love, as Jesus asked his disciples to treat each other with the same care and compassion that he had shown towards them.
The Right Reverend Sally Foster-Fulton expressed her joy over the acknowledgement of six committed and experienced members of the Church of Scotland.
These individuals have been loyal to their congregations and communities by dedicating their time to assist others.
