Mission Reformation
May 4, 2025 | Written by Second Deputy Friar Bill Broadhurst.
The completely unauthorized Second Presbyterian invasion of Scotland goes on in bonnie fashion. We were apparently able to enter the country without notice of the Scots.
In Edinburgh we were joined at muster with hardy ex parts from First Presbyterian Richmond. With the able assistance of a ginger haired 5th Columnist who called herself “Mary,” the infiltration of Edinburgh began.
Our first stop was supposed to be Magdalen Chapel, but due to bad intel, Mary led us to the Greyfriars Church. Fortunately, a scout from Magdalen located us and led us aright.
At Magdalen, we were briefed by one Alan, a trustee. He advised us that the chapel was once the site of early meetings of the Scot’s parliament and the preaching of one John Knox (more on this Knox fellow later). The troop then advanced on Greyfriars Graveyard for reasons that were not entirely clear. It did contain inter alia the graves of a number of “Covenanters” executed by the Catholic government. It also contained the grave of some dog named Bobby.
We returned to base and were served a delicious meal from grateful locals who were supportive of our cause. Haggis was had by some; good company was had by all.
The next morning, we infiltrated St. Giles’ Cathedral for a church service. The sermon was delivered by a wonderful young minister. His melodious tones fell like the words of angels on the ears of those accustomed to George’s delivery. The persistent John Knox famously preached there centuries ago. The reputed high quality of Knox’s sermons are, in my view, belied by the church‘s decision to bury Knox under the parking lot. Spot Number 23 to be exact. Suitably inspired, we began our assault on Edinburgh castle. The quarter mile slope and cobblestones presented a ferocious challenge, but we prevailed and joined up at tiny St. Margaret’s Chapel. Victorious, we descended into the town and examined Harry Potter’s origins. We dispersed into the night to avoid detection.
– Second Deputy Friar Bill Broadhurst
