Scotland Presbyterian Tour
Greetings from First Pres. in Galesburg! We are very excited that 2012 will mark the anniversary of our 175th year as a congregation, along with the City of Galesburg and Knox College, and are planning many special events in celebration. One such event for our church is a Presbyterian Heritage Tour to Scotland in the summer of 2012. Please consider this letter your invitation to join us and help celebrate our history as a denomination. We will be visiting Presbyterian landmarks such as the tine island of Iona in the Inner Hebredes, where Celtic Christianity began over 1,400 years ago, St. Andrews, where John Knox preached his first and last sermons, and Edinburgh, the home John Knox' and St. Giles Cathedral, the first Presbyterian church in Scotland. During our 10-day adventure, we will also visit Loch Ness to see if we can spot "Nessie". We look forward to stopping at a local farm that raises herding dogs and watch them in action. A trip to Scotland would not be complete without visiting a few beautiful castles. There will be an opportunity to plan a round of golf at one of the famous courses of St. Andrews, the birthplace of the game. Plans also include a stop at a distillery for a "wee dram" and an evening of Scottish entertainment on our final night of the trip. These and many other memorable experiences await us; not the least of which is the fellowship with each other in the sharing of our common faith. If you would like more information and a brochure, I may be reached by any one of the following means... Linda Hinrichs 1019 Florence Ave. Galesburg, IL 61401 Phone: 309-342-6090 (afternoons and evenings) E-mail: hinrichs@grics.net One need not be a "card carrying Presbyterian" to travel with us. So invite your friends and family. I look forward to hearing from you! (Please note that there is a brochure available here in our church office of Faith UP, if you are interested in learning more. - Heather) | 
