AS we would say at home, hey y’all! My name is Emma Carmichael, and I am currently serving with the Church of Scotland as part of the Presbyterian Church (USA)’s Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) Program.
I am originally from North Carolina, but I am excited to be placed in Dundee for the year and working at Fintry Church. As a YAV, I am expected to spend a year living and serving in intentional community, and for the past six months, I have done just that. At Fintry, I assist with children and youth work, such as Girls’ Brigade, toddler groups, and a teen youth group. I also help run our weekly food larder and accompanying café. In addition to these community programmes, I have been able to help with Sunday services by playing the guitar, reading, or leading children’s talks.