He was warmly welcomed at the start of both services by our minister, Revd Scott McKenna, and, in reply, Dr Browning said how pleased he was to be with us, and how this year he has two especially strong connections with Mayfield Salisbury. First, Anne Mulligan DCS, a member of our congregation, is one of his chaplains for his year of office and so has travelled with him widely. Also our minister, Scott McKenna, is the interim moderator at Dr Browning’s own parish church, Morningside, throughout his Moderatorial year.
Both services were well attended, despite the travel difficulties caused by the snow, and Dr Browning, Scott McKenna and Anne Mulligan even managed briefly to brave the wind outside the west door for a photo opportunity! 
At the 9.30 all-age worship service, Dr Browning told the young people of his travels to Palestine and gave each an olive wood star from Bethlehem. 
He also presented Mayfield Salisbury with the gift of an olive wood cross from Bethlehem. 
The Gospel reading, which was read by Anne Mulligan DCS, was St John 2: 13-22: Jesus’ anger at the traders within the Temple courtyard in Jerusalem. Dr Browning’s sermon, which may be listened to here, was titled ‘Bad and Good Anger’ 
After both services Dr Browning met many members of the congregation over coffee in the hall.There are more photographs in our Gallery which can be seen here
