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A NEW CHAPTER FOR ST JAMES: Announcement of Appointment
The Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane is very pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Carl Melville as Priest-in-Charge of St James, Dollar and St Paul, Kinross. Bishop Ian hopes that the service of Licensing will take place in August 2026, when Carl will be warmly welcomed to St James’ and St Paul’s and to his new home.
 | Carl was ordained in the Diocese of St Edmundsbury (Suffolk), and is presently serving as Rector of Dickleburgh and The Pulhams in Norfolk. Carl writes: “I am really thrilled to have been selected to become the next Priest of Dollar and Kinross. We are very much looking forward to making the move to Scotland to serve the Charges and wider Diocese.” |
Carl will be very welcome as he joins us in the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Welcome to the website of St James the Great in Dollar. St James is a congregation of the Scottish Episcopal Church, within the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane; as such, we are members of the world-wide Anglican Communion.
Our Church is located in the pretty and historic small town of Dollar, some 12 miles east of Stirling. As you enter along the A91 from the west, our Church and Rectory are in a prominent location, at the junction of Harviestoun Road (A91) and Mylne Avenue.Until the new Priest-in-Charge is appointed for the linked churches of St James and St Paul’s, we have the support of an Interim Pastor, the Revd. Elaine Ryder, as well as the Revd. Charles Sherlock, and with their help we have regular services.
Our services are open to all, including those for whom church is unfamiliar. You will find us a welcoming and friendly community.
The Church building is open daily for visits, private prayers, or just a quiet place to sit. For more information, see here.
Explore our website to find out more about our services, activities, outreach and governance.