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From Savannah to Skye: first female Church of Scotland minister on the island

by Aaron James

Janet Easton-Berry will lead the charge of Bracadale and Duirinish on the north and west of the island which has been vacant for the last 18 months.

The 53-year-old has worked among elephants, lions and rhinos on several game reserves in the Kwazulu-Natal Province as a safari rest camp supervisor.

Ms Easton-Berry originally moved to the UK in 2000 to work as a social worker in London.

She studied theology part-time at Highland Theological College in Dingwall while working as a community social worker on Mull.

Ms Easton-Berry was working as a probationer minister in Aberdeen until last year but will now take up her first full-time position with the role on Skye.

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She said: "I am inspired by faith and very much looking forward to getting to know and serve the community.

"Being a minister is the best job in the world because it is such a privilege to walk alongside people and hear their stories.

"I would encourage anyone who feels called to ministry to follow their calling because it is the best journey ever.

"I have worked in different fields but skills are transferable, so I carry what I have learned with me which will help me in my ministry."

The Rev David Kellas, moderator of the Presbytery of Lochcarron and Skye, described the move as a "significant development" for the church.

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