Ministers

Rev Ewen Matheson was inducted into the North Uist, Grimsay and Berneray congregation in September 2008, soon after graduating from the Free Church College in Edinburgh. He is married to Donna.

Rev Kenny I Macleod is serving the South Uist and Benbecula congregation as interim moderator during the current vacancy.  He is the Assistant Minister of Stornoway Free Church.

Elders: North Uist, Grimsay & Berneray

John MacAulay is also originally from North Uist and also stays in Sollas. He leads the singing in the North Uist congregation. He is married to Lena, is a retired BT engineer (with over 70 visits to St Kilda under his belt) and keeps a croft near his home. After retiring, he has more time for DIY and the sheep.

Elders: South Uist & Benbecula

Mike Townsend stays in Grimsay and is married to Peigi. He is a teacher at Lionacleit School. He is originally from England, but has lived in South America and Barra before settling in the Uists. You might find Mike studying minerals, up a mountain, or driving his Mini.

David Kirk stays in Lochboisdale. He is married to Rachel and is currently a student at Highland Theological College. He came to South Uist from Wales, where he worked as a Consultant for a Civil Engineering company. He enjoys the outdoors, espresso coffee, and Radiohead.

Deacons: South Uist & Benbecula 

Paul MacKenzie serves as a deacon in the South Uist and Benbecula congregation and stays in Benbecula. He is from Inverness, is married to Ann, and enjoys fly-fishing on local lochs and wilderness camping.

Ronald John Morrison also serves as a deacon in the South Uist and Benbecula congregation. He was born and brought up in Lochmaddy, is married to Hannah and works as a postman and firefighter. Ronald John enjoys riding his motorbike and also plays a mean game of 5-a-side.