This August, Bishop Nick will embark on a three-day tour across Galloway, visiting churches, meeting with congregations, and connecting with communities at the heart of local ministry.
From Tuesday 12 August to Thursday 14 August, members of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the wider public are warmly invited to join Bishop Nick at the scheduled stops listed below. This is a great opportunity to meet the Bishop in an informal setting, share stories about your local church, ask questions, and pray together.
Throughout the tour, Bishop Nick is keen to listen and learn—to hear how faith is lived out in towns, villages, and rural communities. Whether you’re part of a congregation or simply curious about the life of the church, this is an open invitation to engage, reflect, and celebrate the vibrant Christian presence in Galloway.
Each visit includes time for informal conversation, and some locations will also offer lunch or a shared meal. There will also be a special service on Wednesday evening at 6.30pm in St Margaret’s, New Galloway, when Bishop Nick will celebrate the appointment of the Rev Dr Elizabeth Breakey as Rural Dean.
Here’s Bishop Nick’s schedule:
Tuesday, 12 August
9am-10.30am – Meeting with the community of St John’s, Moffat (Burnside, Moffat, DG10 9DX)
11am-12.30pm – Meeting with the community of All Saints, Lockerbie (Ashgrove Terrace, Lockerbie, DG11 2BP)
1pm-4pm – Meeting and lunch with the communities of All Saints, Gretna and St John’s, Eastriggs (at All Saints, Annan Road, Gretna, DG16 5DH)
4.30pm-5pm – Visit to St John’s, Eastriggs (Dunedin Road, Eastriggs, DG12 6QE)
5.30pm – Meeting with the community of St John’s, Dumfries (8 Newall Terrace, Dumfries, DG1 1LW), followed by,
6.30pm – Eucharist service at St John’s, Dumfries followed by an evening meal
Wednesday, 13 August
9am-10.30am – Meeting with the community of Christ Church, Dalbeattie (Blair Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4DT)
11am-1pm – Meeting and lunch with the community of St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas (Whitepark Road, Castle Douglas, DG7 1EX)
1.30pm-3pm – Meeting with the community of Greyfriars, Kirkcudbright (Moat Brae, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4HZ)
3.30pm-5pm – Meeting with the community of St Mary’s, Gatehouse of Fleet (Dromore Rd, Gatehouse, DG7 2BP)
6.30pm – Rural Dean Appointment Service for the Rev Dr Elizabeth Breakey at St Margaret’s, New Galloway (Kenbridge Road, New Galloway, DG7 3RP)
Thursday, 14 August
9am-10am – Meeting with the community of St Margaret’s, New Galloway (Kenbridge Road, New Galloway, DG7 3RP)
11.30am-1pm – Meeting with the community of All Saints, Challoch (Girvan Road, Newton Stewart, DG8 6RB)
1.30pm – Visit to Whithorn Priory
4pm-5.30pm – Meeting with the community of St John’s, Stranraer (North Strand Street, Stranraer, DG9 7LD)
7pm – Evening dinner meeting with the community of St Ninian’s, Portpatrick (Main Street, Portpatrick, DG9 8LG)
