Thursday 11 June On this grey damp morning, give thanks for the gentle rain of which our gardens, fields and plants are in so much need after the welcome sunny weeks. As it refreshes the earth, pray that we would all appreciate more and treat better the beauty of the world and God’s marvellous creation … Read more
TRINITY SUNDAY 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 ‘Blackbirds’. Do take a look! SUNDAY WORSHIP – in the absence of worship in our own Sanctuary … Read more
AYR ST COLUMBA PARISH CHURCH “Surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you a future with hope. Then when you call upon me and come and pray to me, I will hear you”. (Jeremiah 29 :verse 11 and 12, New … Read more
Everyday and commonplace, the sight and sound of a blackbird is familiar and strangely comforting. According to Irish folklore, if we place blackbird feathers under someone’s pillow, they will tell us their innermost secrets. For some, blackbirds symbolise reincarnation. In the Christian tradition, a lover of nature, the 7th century Irish saint, Kevin, let a … Read more
PENTECOST SUNDAY SUNDAY WORSHIP – in the absence of worship in our own Sanctuary may I direct you to BBC Radio 4 at 08.10am Sunday 31st MAY – Pentecost – City Church Cardiff is normally a busy city centre church – one of the largest in Wales – and on Pentecost Sunday would be drawing … Read more