St Colmon Parish Church

Welcome

St Colmon is a rural church set in the Stinchar Valley, one of the most beautiful parts of Ayrshire.

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

The parish covers four villages: Colmonell, Barrhill, Pinwherry and Lendalfoot. St Colmon Parish Church is linked with the neighbouring Ballantrae Parish Church. We are a church keen to welcome locals and visitors as we learn more about what our faith means to us and how we can better serve God in our communities and in the world.

Sunday worship takes place at 10.00 am every week.

Refreshments are served in the Kirk Hall after the service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month for a time of fellowship.

A Service in the Kirk Hall is held on 4th Sunday of every month at 10.00 am and provides easy access for those with mobility problems.

A service is held in Barrhill Memorial Hall on the on the third Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3pm and will reflect the Church year.

On Wednesdays we hold our Coffee in the Kirk Hall in Colmonell from 10.30 am – 12 noon.

If you require any further details or the services of the Minister, please do not hesitate to contact the Minister, Rev’d Theo Corney or Session Clerk, Mrs Claire Strain.

Reflection

Sunday 12th January 2025

Today we looked at the Epiphany moment of The Baptism of Jesus. It seems that when John the Baptist appeared in the desert with his baptism of repentance, Jesus saw this as a sign to begin his public ministry. Jesus was baptised by John, as a way of identifying with our sinful nature. Jesus was without sin but came to represent our sin upon the cross. When he was Baptised God showed his approval vocally and visually. The word from God was from a Messianic Psalm and from the prophet Isaiah`s Suffering Servant Narrative. The people heard that Jesus was the Messiah and that this would involve suffering. They also saw the Spirit come upon him in the form of a dove. Jesus was equipped by God for the task ahead of him, following his submission.
The story declares forth/reveals Jesus to be the Messiah. We see a wonderful demonstration of the Trinity at work in the story, as all three persons of the Godhead are seen as acting.

All three persons of the Trinity are concerned with our wellbeing and salvation. The enemies of our souls may seem mighty, but our friends are much greater. May we trust in God, know Jesus Christ as our saviour, and through the Spirit live rejoicing every day!

Every blessing,
Rev`d Theo Corney

News

Christmas 2024

11th December 12.00 pm Joint Ballantrae and St Colmon Church Soup Lunch at St Colmon Kirk Hall

24th December 11.30 pm Watchnight Service at Ballantrae Church

25th December 10.00 am Christmas Day Service at Ballantrae Church

Colmonell War Memorial

Remembrance Services 2024

Sunday 10th November 2024:

9.30 am Act of Remembrance at Colmonell War Memorial

10.00 am Service of Remembrance at St Colmon Church

3.00 pm Act of Remembrance at Barrhill War Memorial

Monday 11th November 2024:

11.00 am Act of Remembrance at Pinwherry Auld School Garden

Ballantrae and St Colmon: Basis of Union

To see the Edict from the Presbytery of the South West to be read out in Church on Sunday 20 Oct 2024 and Sunday 27 Oct 2024 go to Documents.

There will be a congregational meeting and ballot after the service in St Colmon Church on 3rd November 2024 to approve the Basis of Union

October 2024

Wednesday 2nd October at 12 noon:

Joint Ballantrae and St Colmon Harvest Lunch, St Colmon Kirk Hall

Sunday 6th October at 10am:

Harvest Thanksgiving Service in St Colmon Church. Donations welcome for Crossreach and Girvan Food Bank.

Sunday 20th October at 10am:

Celebration of Holy Communion in St Colmon Church

The church from the west, autumn

Detail of window by Louis Davis, showing Knockdolian Hill, Craigneil Castle and the River Stinchar. To see all the stained glass windows click here: St Colmon Stained Glass Windows

250th Anniversary Exhibition, Colmonell Church

A collage of pictures from the 250th Anniversary Exhibition held in October 2022. More can be seen in Photo Gallery

Presbytery Mission Plan 2023

To see the approved Presbytery Mission Plan click here Ayr Presbytery Draft Mission Plan ver 1_6 APPROVED January 2023

The plan can also be found on the Documents page, along with other related documents.

To see Ballantrae and St Colmon Newsletters go to the Documents page.

Every Wednesday we hold our Coffee in the Kirk Hall in Colmonell from 10.30 am – 12 noon for anyone who would like to attend. This is an informal gathering to share ideas and have a natter.