Messy Church

Please come along to Messy Church on Sunday 29th September.

You'll find us in Kirkcudbright Parish Church Hall from 9.15am.  Join us for breakfast, activities and fun!  There will be a short worship time and you will receive a warm welcome!

We look forward to seeing you.

Harbour Blessing Service

The annual 'Kirkcudbright Churches Together' Harbour Blessing Service will take place on Sunday 4th August.
Join us at Venue 2, the performance area in the Harbour Square at 5pm for this lovely lively service.

For a fishing harbour town like ours this is a very special event, and everyone coming along will be made very welcome.  Do come along!

New Walking Group

Following the conversations and feedback regarding the proposed walking group ('Don't Forget Your Sandwiches'!), we're going to give it a go!




As a start the following programme is proposed.



Sunday 5^th May.  11.30am:

Kirkcudbright Riverside and Cumstoun – 6 miles - easy



Sunday 9^th June.  12.15pm:

Screel Hill – 3.5 miles – strenuous (if you’re happy to provide a lift please bring your car)



Sunday 7^th July. 12.15pm

St Mary’s Isle – 3 miles – easy



Sunday 4^th August. 11.30am

Kippford/Rockcliffe circular – 3 miles – easy with some uneven paths (if you’re happy to provide a lift please bring your car)





Some general information.

Meet outside Kirkcudbright Parish Church – Don’t forget your sandwiches!

All timings are approximate, depending on the length of the morning’s service!

The walks are ‘self-supporting’ in that participants are responsible for themselves.  We’re not a club that folk join, simply like-minded people getting together for a walk.

If you know anyone who would like to come along....please bring them with you!

Further reminders about forthcoming walks will be posted on the Church notice boards, in the weekly order of service, in the monthly newsletter and on the blog.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Messy Church

The next Messy Church will take place in Kirkcudbright Parish Church hall, on Sunday 28th April at 9.15am.

The theme will be Easter, and there will be an Easter Egg Hunt, eggs to decorate and stones to paint.
Remember there's always breakfast and a warm welcome too, so please come along and join in the fun, we'd love to see you!

Holy Week and Easter Services

Holy Week and Easter Services

Recognising the importance of Holy Week and Easter to Christians of every denomination, Kirkcudbright Churches Together has co-ordinated services so there is something on each day in Holy Week.

Palm Sunday - 14th April        9.30am All age service at Kirkcudbright Parish Church
                                                 11am Service
Monday 15th April                  6pm Stations of the Cross at St Andrews and St Cuthberts
Tuesday 16th April                  6pm Service at Greyfriars Church
Wednesday 17th April             6pm Service at Kirkcudbright Parish Church
Thursday 18th April                6pm Informal Communion at Kirkcudbright Parish Church
Friday 19th April                     10am Walk of Witness - meet at St Andrews and St Cuthberts
                                                 3pm Good Friday Reflection at Greyfriars Church
Sunday 21st April                    7am Early Service at Moat Brae
                                                 10am Service at Kirkcudbright Parish Church

We look forward to seeing you.

Food Bank Collection

Food Bank -The next monthly collection for the Stewartry Food Bank will be on Tuesday 12th February, 9 - 9.30am at Greyfriars' House, Our supplies remain in good health and we have no specific requests for this collection. Thank you for your continuing support.

World Church Team Coffee Morning

The next World Church Team Coffee Morning will take place in the Parish Hall on Saturday 2nd February 10am - 12noon.

Please come along and enjoy coffee, scones, cake and fellowship, we'd be delighted to see you.  There will also be a raffle and bric-a-brac stall.

Money raised at this coffee morning will be donated to the funds already collected by our own church secretary, who is raising money to help renovate the Maternity Unit in the Nazareth Hospital, which is run by the Nazareth Trust.

As part of her fund raising work she will also be walking the 'Jesus Trail' from Nazareth to Capernum and if you would like to sponsor her, please go online to:
https//nazarethchallenge19.everydayhero.com/uk/ann-s-nazareth-challenge 

Thank you for supporting our world church projects by coming along to our coffee mornings, see you there!

Messy Church

A huge thank you once again to everyone who came along to take part in Messy Church on Sunday (27th January).

It was great to meet new guests, and always lovely to see returning Messy Church visitors too!
We hope you all had a brilliant time!  I think we all learned something new about the story of Noah and the great flood.  (The blogger certainly did)!

The next Messy Church will take place in the Parish Church Hall on Sunday 24th February from 9.15am - 10.30am, all are welcome.  We'd be delighted to see you if you can come along.
Messy Church is for everyone!  You don't have to bring children, or grandchildren along, if you would like to share some breakfast, enjoy some fellowship, crafts and worship time, Messy Church is for you!

We look forward to welcoming you.

Here's a photo of some 'big' Messy Church folk joining in with the crafts (and concentrating very hard)!

Christmas Tree Festival

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

The beautiful Christmas tree festival is over for another year and it has been a real success once again.

A huge thank you to everyone who organised, participated, encouraged and visited. We had over 600 people visiting the festival and raised over £318 for Kirkcudbright Pre-School Group. 

Over 60 people wrote prayers and put them on the prayer tree, whilst others placed a 3 dimensional star on in lieu of a written prayer. There are 5 or 6 of those written prayers in individual envelopes on a table at the back of church, please take an envelope and continue to pray for the situations mentioned, also pray for those who chose not to write down their concerns. We may not know their concerns, but our amazing God does, continuing to offer those prayers is one way we can support our community as we move forward into a new year. 

Thanks again and every blessing for 2019.

Happy Christmas!

Wishing you and your loved ones every blessing this Christmas, wherever you are.

Merry Christmas.

Christmas Tree Festival

The Kirkcudbright Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival is well worth a visit, to see the huge variety of trees displayed and decorated by individuals, groups and businesses in our community.  

There is an amazing creative talent amongst the folk in our town which at this time of year is demonstrated in the brilliant display of trees!

There are more than 50 trees to see, along with a number of pretty Nativity scenes.

The Festival is open 10-12 & 2-4 on Sat. 22nd December; & 12-4 on Sun. 23rd December.

Please do come along! You will be assured of a warm welcome, and there will be refreshments too!  

It could also be an opportunity for a few moments' peace during the hectic run up to Christmas!

You will also be welcome at any of the services in the church over the Christmas and New Year period, when the trees will be on display until the New Year.  (Please see previous blog posts for details of these services).

24 Hour Prayer Vigil

A 24 hour Prayer Vigil will take place during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

The 24 Hour Vigil will begin at 12 noon on Sunday 27^th January and will end at          12 noon on Monday 28^th January 2019. 

The expectation is that one, two or three people will take an hour of the vigil throughout the period. This is a great opportunity to spend a significant time in prayer for our town, our churches and our witness to Jesus.  Please sign up on the sheet at the back of the Church or online at:- 

www.signupgenius.com/go/7OAOF48A4AA2CA1FB6-24hour1 

The response to the 24 Hour Prayer Vigil which was held during 2018 was extremely positive, and if you are considering taking part we would certainly encourage you to do so.  Many of those who signed up for the last one described it as a very special experience.

Please join us, you will be made most welcome.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

During January there will be a Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

The following events will be taking place to allow is to be part of this week.

Tuesday 22nd January - 15 Minute prayer time at 11 a.m. in Parish Church

Wednesday 23rd January -  15 Minute prayer time at 11 a.m. in St Andrew’s & St Cuthbert's Church

Thursday 24th January -15 Minute prayer time at 11 a.m. in Greyfriars Church 

Sunday  27th Jan - 24 hour Prayer Vigil – further details are still to be confirmed so look out for more information on the church website and in church publications.

Please do join us, we'd be delighted to welcome you.

Messy Church

A huge thank you to everyone who was involved in making December Messy Church happen!
Thanks too, to all the lovely people who came along to take part, it was great to see you, you make it really special!

I hope you like this photo of a few of us with Molly, Jack and Jenny the donkeys!

Have a very happy and Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2019.

The next Messy Church will happen on Sunday 27th January, at 9.15am in the hall.

Messy Church

The next Messy Church will take place on Sunday 9th December in the church hall.

The session runs from 9.15am to 10.30am.
Hot drinks and croissants are served for breakfast from 9.15, then 45 minutes of activities follow until around 10.15am.
At that point we have a short time of worship for about 15 minutes, and refreshments will still be available after that for anyone who wishes to stay longer for more coffee and fellowship.

Please do come along!  Messy Church is for children of ALL AGES! From 6 months old to 100 and beyond.....all are welcome!

  It's lots of fun and there is no charge.

Christmas Day Lunch

Christmas Day Lunch will be served in the Parish Church Hall and everyone is welcome.

If you would like to come along, please collect a form from any of the following; Parish Church, The Belfry café, Thursday Lunch Hour, SCVS on Castle Street.

Please complete and return your form to any of the above by 13th December 2018.

We look forward to seeing you on Christmas Day!

 

December Church services

During December the following services and events will take place at Kirkcudbright Parish Church

2nd December  - 10am - one service only

9th December - 9.30am 'Messy Church' in the hall and 11am service

16th December  - in addition to 9.30 and 11am services there will be a Kirkcudbright Churches Together Carol service at 6.30pm

22nd December - 4pm - Kirkcudbright Churches Together Carol singing in Kirkcudbright

23rd December - 10am - one service only

24th December - 11.15pm  - Watch Night Service

25th December - 11am - Christmas Day Service

30th December - 10am - one service only

For further information and details of services, please see the notice boards outside the hall and church.

Please come and join us - we will be delighted to welcome you!

Christmas Tree Festival

The Christmas Tree Festival will be taking place again in the Church this year.
It's always a very special event, with the church and Christmas trees beautifully decorated for the season of advent.

The official opening takes place on Friday November 30th from 5pm-7pm.

Thereafter the Christmas Tree Festival will be open to visitors on Saturdays from the 1st December from 10-4pm, and on Sundays from the 2nd December, until the 23rd from 12-4pm.

Admission is free, and any donations received this year will be given to Kirkcudbright Pre School Group.

Please come along and enjoy this lovely festival!

Christmas Gifts

Could you give an extra gift this Christmas?

Stewartry Food bank

''Following our monthly food collection our shelves are once again laden with foodstuff.  Thanks to your generosity, we will not require any basic food items next month.
At our next collection on 11th December, we will be making up our Christmas boxes for individuals and families referred by the various agencies.
As well as basics, these will contain extra food treats and a small gift for each person.  It will be helpful if any children's gifts are suitable for girls and boys (eg drawing book and pencils, selection box etc.)

Thank you to those who have already sent Christmas items and we will gratefully accept any other Christmas donations on the 11th December, 9-9.30am at Greyfriars House as usual or leave donations at the back of the church in the plastic box.

Thanks again and best wishes''.  The Stewartry Food Bank Team.  



Christmas Gifts for local children in need.

On Sunday 2nd December, before both services, your Christmas gifts for local children in need may be left in front of the Communion Table.

Please have your gift wrapped in Christmas paper with a label indicating as regards to age and gender.

Thank you.

The lunch hour

Please come along to 'The Lunch Hour' on a Thursday in the Church Hall 12noon - 1pm.

Enjoy some fellowship and a delicious hot lunch all for £4.