Pakistan Reunions in the UK
Two Pakistan Reunions are planned:
- 16 May 2026: Linlithgow, Scotland
- 23 May 2026: Farnham, Surrey, England
There is more information and responses to frequently asked questions below. This will be updated as needed, so please check back here. To meet the diverse interests of our Mission/MK/MCS network, we plan to keep the programme and space as flexible as possible, so you can participate in the larger group and/or visit in small groups.
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PK Reunions UK, May 2026
Linlithgow, Scotland
Saturday, May 16, 2026
PK Reunion UK - Scotland
Alan Duncan looks forward to welcoming you to his hometown for this special reunion.
GENERAL INFORMATION *
Linlithgow is very well-connected sitting between Edinburgh and Glasgow and we are a stone’s throw from the railway station.
General Programme:
10:00 am: Gather for coffee/tea to get reacquainted
12:30 pm: Light Lunch (Bring and Share)
2:30 pm: Walk around the scenic Loch
4:00 pm: Afternoon Tea/Chai & short programme
6:00 pm: Pakistani Khana at restaurant (2-min walk)
8:00 pm: Final programme
With lots of visiting time.
Reunion Venue: Duncan's home and/or meeting rooms at St. John’s Church
Overnight Accommodation: For those who want or need to arrive the day before or stay until the next day, there is hostel accommodation managed by the local independent church here in Linlithgow (https://www.linlithgowhostel.org/) and other options. If you need to book a room, do so soon.
Farnham, Surrey, southwest of London
Saturday, 23 May 2026
PK Reunion UK - England
Malcolm & Sam Murray look forward to welcoming you to their hometown and church for this special reunion.
GENERAL INFORMATION *
Farnham is about 46 miles southwest of central London. The reunion venue (The Vineyard Centre) is about 10-min walk from the Farnham train station.
General Programme:
10:30 am: Morning Tea/Coffee
1:30 pm: Curry Khana
Short Programme after lunch
4:00 pm: Afternoon Tea/Walk
6:00 pm: Light Supper
With lots of visiting time.
Reunion Venue: Murray's home and meeting rooms at The Vineyard Centre, Church House, Union Road, Farnham, Surrey
Parking: No on-site parking, but ample pay-and-display parking in Central Car Park, a 3-min walk to reunion venue.
Overnight Accommodation: Check out Farnham and Woking Hotels. Accommodation is limited due to a large wedding at the castle, so book early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can participate?
What is the schedule?
What is the schedule?
We invite those who worked in Pakistan as expatriates (expats) or who grew up in Pakistan as MKs and called Pakistan "home" for part of their life. Specifically, this includes expats who worked in missions, MCS, or similar work. This also includes any and all MCS students and alumnae from any country and their parents.
If this describes y
We invite those who worked in Pakistan as expatriates (expats) or who grew up in Pakistan as MKs and called Pakistan "home" for part of their life. Specifically, this includes expats who worked in missions, MCS, or similar work. This also includes any and all MCS students and alumnae from any country and their parents.
If this describes you, we welcome you and your family.
These Reunions are equally for "missionaries" and for "MCS/MKs".
This webpage will be kept updated, so please check back for updates as plans progress.
Questions?
Contact Susie Pietsch:
Email: pietschsusie@ gmail.com
WhatsApp: 1-310-991-1756
What is the schedule?
What is the schedule?
What is the schedule?
See programme in General Information for each location.
The general plan is that at each location (Linlithgow, Scotland and Farnham, England), the "official" planned Reunion will take place from 10:00 am and 9:00 pm on the Saturday. Participants can arrive and leave as needed between those times.
Those who are arriving the day before and s
See programme in General Information for each location.
The general plan is that at each location (Linlithgow, Scotland and Farnham, England), the "official" planned Reunion will take place from 10:00 am and 9:00 pm on the Saturday. Participants can arrive and leave as needed between those times.
Those who are arriving the day before and staying until the day after can arrange their own informal meetups with other participants on Friday and Sunday.
(Depending on the interest, the organizers can help plan and announce informal activities on Friday and Sunday.)
Friday Informal Schedule:
Informal, spontaneous meetups of small groups of participants.
Saturday Formal Reunion Schedule:
See programme for each location.
Sunday Informal Schedule:
Informal meetups for breakfast and/or church together.
Help Create the Ambiance!
For both locations, we would like to screen photos on a loop from your time in Pakistan. These will be shown on a loop. Please send up to 10 digital photos to Susie at pietschsusie@ gmail.com
Bring any printed photos and memorabilia for conversation and display and add to the ambiance!
What is the cost?
What is the schedule?
What is the cost?
There is no required Reunion Fee to attend. We want the Reunion to be affordable and easy to attend.
We can keep the costs low if participants can bring and share food for one meal and share in the cost of Pakistani Khana, space fee, chai, snacks and supplies.
Donations are welcome onsite.
If you need to stay over the night before or after
There is no required Reunion Fee to attend. We want the Reunion to be affordable and easy to attend.
We can keep the costs low if participants can bring and share food for one meal and share in the cost of Pakistani Khana, space fee, chai, snacks and supplies.
Donations are welcome onsite.
If you need to stay over the night before or after the Reunion, please find suggestions under "General Information" for each reunion location.
How do I get there?
What about accommodations and attractions in the area?
What about accommodations and attractions in the area?
We are confident that those attending from the UK can find their way to each of the Reunion sites.
For those traveling from the European continent or North America, we can provide here more specific suggestions for getting from major airports and train stations to the Reunion sites.
Closer to the time, we can provide a list of attendees fo
We are confident that those attending from the UK can find their way to each of the Reunion sites.
For those traveling from the European continent or North America, we can provide here more specific suggestions for getting from major airports and train stations to the Reunion sites.
Closer to the time, we can provide a list of attendees for those who want to contact and travel with another attendee.
What about accommodations and attractions in the area?
What about accommodations and attractions in the area?
What about accommodations and attractions in the area?
In General Information, we suggest locations for overnight accommodations.
There are many UK and local attractions besides the Reunion, if you want to make it a longer holiday or are traveling a distance to visit the UK and will stay longer before and after reunions.
The Official Website For UK Tourism | VisitBritain
Linlithgow, Scotland
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In General Information, we suggest locations for overnight accommodations.
There are many UK and local attractions besides the Reunion, if you want to make it a longer holiday or are traveling a distance to visit the UK and will stay longer before and after reunions.
The Official Website For UK Tourism | VisitBritain
Linlithgow, Scotland
https://www.visitwestlothian.co.uk › explore › linlithgow
Farnham, Surrey, England
Visit Farnham in Surrey | Farnham's Attractions | Farnham Events | Farnham Hotels
How can I help?
What about accommodations and attractions in the area?
How can I help?
Your participation helps! If you want to help in other ways, contact: pietschsusie@ gmail.com
Organizing & Registrations:
Karen Hicks, Susie Pietsch
Scotland Host Committee:
Alan Duncan, Elaine Roub
England Host Committee:
Malcolm Murray, Sam Murray
Help us promote!
Please share Reunion information with those you know in our network/tribe. Thank
Your participation helps! If you want to help in other ways, contact: pietschsusie@ gmail.com
Organizing & Registrations:
Karen Hicks, Susie Pietsch
Scotland Host Committee:
Alan Duncan, Elaine Roub
England Host Committee:
Malcolm Murray, Sam Murray
Help us promote!
Please share Reunion information with those you know in our network/tribe. Thank you!
Sponsor/Supporter:
Are you able to help support or contribute some of the needed items, e.g., supplies and food? We would be glad to recognize your generosity to help reduce the costs for others.
Other:
Contribute 5 to 10 digital photos from your time in Pakistan.
Help with transportation or hosting a participant the night before or after?
Theme of our Reunions in 2026 -- UK/Europe and North America
Archways are the illustrative theme. These successive archways at the Tomb of Emperor Jehangir in Lahore are beautiful! Arches and archways are a tribal choice: we’ve all seen myriads of archways in the architecture and art of Pakistan, as well as the wider cultures of Islam and Christianity. Archways are also a symbolic choice. An archway can signify the opening of new perspectives. Spiritually, an arch can represent the covenant and divine protection of Almighty God. Archways are connectors. Arches are storytellers. We see a passageway of arches, like in this photo, converging us to a place of common ground – our shared history, heritage, and love of Pakistan. In some cultures, passing through an archway symbolizes renewal – leaving the old behind to enter and embrace the new. For you, this reunion may be about leaving the past in Pakistan and embracing your current place. Maybe it’s simply being thankful for the rich heritage we share, as you stand in the archways between your past, present, and future. Or maybe it’s about remembering, appreciating, and re-engaging with Pakistan and connecting with our 'PK/MCS/Mission Tribe' in a different or new way, so you can more fully embrace and connect your past with your present. If none of these interpretations applies to you, simply enjoy the photo.
