CRUINNEACHADH CLANN NAN GAIDHEIL – GLASCHU 850
GATHERING OF THE CLANS – GLASGOW 850
As part of Seachdain na Gaidhlig, Lord Minginish, chair of the Church of Scotland’s Gaelic Committee invites Glasgow’s Gaels along with the Depute Lord Provost and Office Bearers of the Highland Associations, to trace and celebrate the involvement of the Gaels and the Gaelic Language in the birth, growth and current life of the city of Glasgow and its part in the proclamation of the Gospel since Bishop Jocelin received the charter to designate Glasgow as a Cathedral Town. The various Hebridean Island Associations will be represented and the many trades, professions and roles that the Gaels fulfilled in large numbers will also be celebrated.
The service, entirely in Gaelic, but with simultaneous translation available of all the spoken material, offers a rare opportunity to hear the Combined Gaelic Choirs of Glasgow, who will sing Joseph Mainzer’s hauntingly beautiful arrangement of Psalm 65 and also the well-know Athchuinge (Invocation) under the baton of conductor Kirsteen Grant (Mod Gold Medallist 1964)
Soloist Joan Morrison (Traditional Gold Medallist 2013) Will sing the hymn “Tha’n gradh seo cho laidir.”
Precentor and journalist Murdo Angus MacLeod will lead a singing of Psalm 137 in the traditional lining out style with various individuals reading the scriptures and leading prayers in the service which is led by the Rev Domhnall Micheal MacInnes (Double Mod Gold Medallist 1990)
The Right Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will pronounce the benediction in Gaelic.
There will be an opportunity after the service to share refreshments and socialise in the magnificent setting of the cathedral.
The service is organised under the auspices of the Church of Scotland Gaelic Committee and is part of Seachdain na Gaidhlig.

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