Sitting off the Ayrshire coast, 10 miles west of Girvan, the volcanic plug we know as Ailsa Craig strikes a familiar sight. On the evening of this year’s summer solstice, the immensely vibrant vermilion sun was a breath-taking backdrop to the Craig or ‘Paddy’s Milestone’, the halfway point between Belfast and Glasgow. In Gaelic, Ailsa … Read more
THIRD SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY WEDNESDAY REFLECTION From the beginning of June, the Minister is offering a short reflection every Wednesday. This may be accessed on our website (script and audio) or Facebook (audio). Last week’s was entitled ‘HEDGEHOGS. Do take a look! THE JUNE PRAYER CALENDAR for week FOUR is available on … Read more
Thursday 25 June Give thanks for the announcement yesterday of the gentle, phased further easing of the lockdown in Scotland which will take place between now and 15 July. Pray that people will be careful and wise in implementing it and that there will be no spike in the number of new infections in the … Read more
SECOND SUNDAY AFTER TRINITY FATHERS’ DAY WEDNESDAY REFLECTION From the beginning of June, the Minister is offering a short reflection every Wednesday. This may be accessed on our website (script and audio) or Facebook (audio). Last week’s was entitled ‘Mouse’. Do take a look! THE JUNE PRAYER CALENDAR for week THREE is available … Read more
AYR ST. COLUMBA PARISH CHURCH Thursday 18 June Today the First Minister expects to announce measures for further easing of the lockdown, consistent with continuing to keep everyone safe. Pray for wisdom in deciding what is best and for common sense to prevail as people implement the rules in their daily lives. For some, particularly … Read more