Light a Candle

Taking place on Sunday 22 March, people of faith are being encouraged to light a candle and place it in their window at 7.00pm. The following prayer can be used when lighting the candle: For all that is good in life, thank You, For the love of family and friends, thank You, For the kindness … Read more

Prayers and Reflections 22 March 2020

Prayer God of ancient calm, let Your peace still us and Your light illumine us. God of the flowing rivers, may we discover anew Your flowing Spirit. God of the lonely plains, touch these empty places within us where we are vulnerable enough to meet You and discover a new understanding of Your acceptance. Amen. … Read more

Strange Times

Sermon Sunday 22 March 2020 Lesson Psalm 23 St John 9: 1 – 41 These are strange and difficult times. Our species is facing a threat that was unimaginable just a few months ago. The danger to personal health and economic stability seem considerable and we are fearful for what the future might bring and … Read more

22 March 2020

Ayr St. Columba Church – Carrick Park, Ayr. KA7 2SL MOTHERING SUNDAY – 22nd MARCH 2020 SUNDAY WORSHIP – in the absence of worship in our own Sanctuary may I direct you to BBC Radio 4 at 08.10am Sunday 22nd March – Morning Worship for Mothering Sunday led by The Archbishop of Canterbury from Lambeth … Read more

15 March 2020

SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2020 MOTHERING SUNDAY SERVICES CONDUCTED by THE MINISTER REVD. DR. SCOTT MCKENNA 9.30 am Family Worship Duty Team: 2 Sound: John Crone 10.00 am St Columba Kids 11.15 am Morning Worship Sound: Stuart McKinlay THE MINISTRY OF FLOWERS: The flowers that adorn the Sanctuary today, have been given to the Glory of … Read more

What is religion?

Sermon Sunday 8 March, 2020 Lessons Genesis 12: 1 – 4 St John 3: 1 – 17 Prayer of Illumination Let us pray. Holy God, bless our meditations; fill our emptiness with Your fullness; strengthen and guide us along the many paths of our inner pilgrimage. Amen. What is religion? On one level, it is … Read more

8 March 2020

SUNDAY 15 MARCH 2020 SERVICES CONDUCTED by THE ASSOCIATE MINISTER REVD. DAVID NESS 9.30 am Family Worship Duty Team: 1 Sound: Alan Hawthorn 10.00 am St Columba Kids 11.15 am Morning Worship Sound: George McMillan THE MINISTRY OF FLOWERS: The flowers that adorn the Sanctuary today, have been given to the Glory of God by … Read more

In the Wilderness

Sermon Sunday 1 March 2020 Lessons Genesis 2: 15 – 3: 7 St Matthew 4: 1 – 11 Prayer of Illumination Let us pray. Holy God, Consciousness of the cosmos, Soul of the world, open our hearts and minds that a true sense of Your Presence may penetrate our souls, and fill our emptiness with … Read more

1 March 2020

SUNDAY 8 MARCH 2020 SERVICES CONDUCTED by THE MINISTER REVD. DR. SCOTT MCKENNA 9.30 am Family Worship Duty Team: 12 Sound: Duncan McCallum 10.00 am St Columba Kids 11.15 am Morning Worship Sound: Keith Fullerton THE MINISTRY OF FLOWERS: The flowers that adorn the Sanctuary today, have been given to the Glory of God by … Read more