The story behind the Joe – the Rainbow Dove in the LARCH Restalrig sanctuary

As we become one congregation of Leith and Restalrig Church, each of the previous congregations has items significant to them which will be in the sanctuary. The congregation from Leith St Andrew’s brought an old friend with them who is now sitting high on his perch at the front of the LARCH Restalrig sanctuary. We thought you’d like to hear the story behind Joe, the rainbow dove who has watched over that congregation since 2019 and now watches over the new congregation of Leith and Restalrig. This piece was originally published in May 2020 on the Leith St Andrew’s website and is by Roddie Arnott.