The most northerly church of the FIEC is Garthspool Evangelical Church in the Shetland Isles. It is situated 100 miles north of the Scottish mainland.
It was founded in 1914 as an outreach to the fishing community around Lerwick harbour and it will celebrate its centenary this autumn. Over the years it has been a centre of gospel witness on the island to locals, workers and holiday-makers alike.
Bringing Christians together
Despite smaller numbers, and in particular a lack of leading men, Garthspool is something of a hub for bringing Christians together. Its good relations with Christians around Shetland and its strategically timed 8.00pm Sunday evening service mean that the church can be a gathering point for those with an appetite for some extra Bible teaching.
