The Presbytery of Perth is part of the Church of Scotland and serves a wide and wonderfully varied area, covering the council areas of Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Perth and Kinross, Dundee and Angus.
Our congregations are found in all kinds of places — from vibrant cities and towns to rural villages, farmland, coastal communities, and the beautiful mountains and glens of this part of Scotland.
Across the Presbytery there are 103 congregations, each one unique, with its own story, community, and way of serving God and the people around them.
The role of Presbytery is to support the gathered life of the Church of Scotland in this area. We seek to resource and encourage local congregations as they worship, pray, learn, care for one another and serve their communities in the name of Christ.
Presbytery also helps congregations stay connected to the wider Church, offering encouragement, oversight and practical support to ministers, elders and members so that churches can flourish in their local context.
Message from the presbytery Clerk
Presbytery is here to support our congregations.
You can contact us via the details below and we will be glad to assist you.
 Presbytery of Perth
Suite F3, Riverview House,
Friarton Road, Perth PH2 8DF
Tel. +44(0)7596 868064
Scottish Charity No. SC014528
In Focus
These are some of our Presbytery priorities.
Mission
Mission is sharing the good news of God’s love for the world in Jesus Christ. Find out more and resources here.Â
Safeguarding
What you need to know about safeguarding, training levels, courses and the presbytery safeguarding register.
Training
For upcoming Presbytery training opportunities, click here.
Digital Ministry
Digital ministry is part of the Church’s calling to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Find out more.
Chaplaincy Support
Presbytery Chaplains are here to support ministry staff.
Contact them here.
News and Stories
Updates, announcements, and reflections from across the Presbytery.
Click here for our Weekly Newsletter - The Friday Roundup
Notes from the Presbytery Clerk
News, reflections, and the occasional seaside thought from John Ferguson.
Four Years On – Reflecting On The Presbytery of Perth
It’s hard to believe that the Presbytery of Perth has existed for almost four years now. In reflecting on this major change to the structure of our Church, I’m conscious that there are a number of...
The Importance of Consultation
One of the lessons I took away from this year’s General Assembly was the importance of consultation. The fact that our Overture regarding support for congregations without the Right to Call had to...
New Website and Giving Thanks for Session Clerks
I am really pleased to be able to contribute a few thoughts to our new Presbytery website. The first thing I would like to do is thank Karen Kelman for the many hours of work she has put into...
Online Gathering
Catch up on recent updates, community moments and worship from our Presbytery online.
Presbytery of Perth
The Presbytery of Perth is part of the Church of Scotland. We are 103 congregations and we serve a wide and wonderfully varied area, covering the council areas of Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Perth and Kinross, Dundee and Angus.
There are TWO online opportunities to join the National day of prayer online today. 1. Service at 11 am - Link is here: wkpc.church/dayofprayer/ 2. And a teams gathering online at 4pm. Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6de02b2b-df00-44df-84dc-944aa5de0234@bb19877f-6273-47e3-ad98-019...Today's the day!
It's the Day of Prayer, when we will be gathering to pray for our churches, our communities and our nations.
We look forward to seeing you at one of more than 160 prayer meetings taking place around the world or at the online event at 4pm GMT.
Details in the link: cos.churchofscotland.org.uk/worship/prayer/day-of-prayer
#DayOfPrayer #PrayTogether #FaithInAction #LightInTheDarkness #ChurchOfScotland
🌊 Episode 4: Jesus: The One Who Brings Peace | Presbytery Online Shared Worship
What do we do when the storms of life come? When the winds are howling, the water is coming in, and we wonder if Jesus is asleep?
This week, we're reflecting on the story of Jesus calming the storm, and the peace he offers us — not a promise that life will always be calm, but the assurance that we are not alone in whatever we face.
We've travelled through some beautiful autumn scenery for this episode: the stunning Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, which felt like our own cathedral in the autumn colours; a beautiful misty morning in Gartmore; and the waters of Loch Katrine, where the Sir Walter Scott takes on the role of our very own boat on the Sea of Galilee.
Rev Chris Barlas from Craigowl in Dundee shares our reflection, speaking to us from Clatto Reservoir, and Marion Barlas leads us in prayer, giving us space to bring our own storms before Jesus.
Wherever you find yourself today, we hope you'll find a little space to pause, reflect and know the peace of Christ.
**Lord, speak your peace.**
Watch it here: youtu.be/BHyfWgfB9ps?si=YQEBOCQdP8M1vOrB
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We have a new Youtube Channel here, please subscribe! It is an online space for shared worship and stories from across our Presbytery.
Upcoming events
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Saturday 7th November 2026
10.30 am
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Saturday 6th February 2027
10.30 am
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Thursday 6th May 2027
7 pm
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Tuesday 22nd June 2027
7 pm
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Tuesday 7th September 2027
7 pm
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Saturday 6th November 2027
10.30 am