Scots Kirk Paris

25/07/2026

Dear Friends,

We look forward to welcoming you for at 11am at the Scots Kirk Paris, 17 rue Bayard.

It will be Rev David Graham's last day with us. Here is a word from him:
"A Church of Scotland outside of Scotland is a special thing. It has its history of course, but also a unique ministry to its members, as well as the many visitors who come to visit. You are also the host to various groups who use the premises, as well as the Sri Lankan congregation. Let’s pray that with a new ministry about to start, we can build on those strengths for the future, and continue to be a unique Christian witness in this great city.

As I return to Glasgow, I want to thank you for your welcome and support, and wish you every blessing.

I’m not saying a ‘goodbye’, more of an ‘au revoir’. "

Thank you Rev. David, we have enjoyed you being with us.🙏

The Light of the World by William Holman Hunt, St Paul's Cathedral, London

Church of Scotland

19/07/2026

Dear Friends,

We look forward to welcoming you for at 11am at the Scots Kirk Paris, 17 rue Bayard. The Service will be led by our locum Minister Rev David Graham.

Here is a word from Rev David:
"We’ve had another week of exceptionally hot weather. And also a week of more sporting events: Wimbledon, and the World Cup, of course. Next week, the Commonwealth Games will be opened by the King & Queen in Glasgow, our home city (I hope no-one tries to put a cone on Charles’ head!).
As well as being impressed by their sporting skills, I wonder how they can compete in this heat? (which probably won’t be a problem in Glasgow next week!). Please spare a thought - or a hand - to people who struggle just to get through each day in the hot weather.
Last Sunday, at our communion, I quoted Paul talking about the race of faith, and aiming for the goal. For him, and us, that’s the heavenly call of Christ Jesus. As a hymn reminds us:
“Let me run the race before me, strong and brave to face the foe;
Looking only unto Jesus as a I onward go”

Blessings 😊🙏

Church of Scotland

05/07/2026

Dear Friends,

We look forward to welcoming you for Sunday worship at 11am, at the Scots Kirk Paris, 17 rue Bayard.

This Sunday, we welcome Rev. David Graham and his wife Mary who come to us from Glasgow where David is serving as part-time locum for the Broom and Williamwood congregations. We are very much looking forward to getting to know them over the month of July and hearing David's message to us.

Did you know that it was on 5th July 1295 that Scotland and France first formed the beginnings of the Auld Alliance against England, an alliance which has still never been formally revoked (and probably never will be).

Look after yourselves in this heat and if you're already on holiday, enjoy! If not, hope to see you in rue Bayard.

Blessings 🙏

Church of Scotland

27/06/2026

Dear Friends,

We look forward to welcoming you for Sunday Service at 11.00 am at the Scots Kirk Paris. Our Service will be led by Rev. Brian Hilsley. It will be his last Sunday with us.

Here is a message from Rev. Brian:
"Over my time with you I have been trying to reflect upon the role of the Church and of us, as members of the body of Christ, in these troubled and challenging times for the world. I have made mention of the Copernican revolution which saw the orthodoxy and power of the Church challenged by scientific observation. The attempts of the Church to refute and punish the claim that the earth revolves around the sun and not vice versa, did huge damage to the cause of Christ, leading to conflict and division between Christian faith and rational empiricism. The damage of that divide remains evident to this day in the decline of the place of the Church in society and in the lives of ordinary people. Yet science, as the new orthodoxy, has signally failed to bring about a world of justice, peace and happiness; a truth easily demonstrated by rational empirical analysis but conveniently ignored. Faith in the ability of human ingenuity to solve the manifest ills of the world proves misplaced, because it does not address the truth of our human condition.

The world needs God in Christ as much, if not more, than ever. How then, can we as the Church and as followers of Jesus, better equip ourselves to communicate the Good News of Christ and to lead the world to faith in Christ? Having suggested that we look carefully and courageously at our "religious orthodoxies" while seeking to rediscover the holiness and the mystery of God, I have also pointed towards the need to revise our language. I have drawn attention to the language of poetry, whose currency is less that of closed factual assertions than it is of openness and possibility, inviting exploration and conversation. There may be much to learn from poetry and the other arts in communicating the holiness and mystery of God.

As I conclude, this Sunday, I will consider the lessons we might draw about FAITH from the encounters of Jesus with Nicodemus John 3: 1 - 8] and the woman at the well [John 4: 7 - 15]. It will be wonderful to see you on Sunday, if you are able to be at Church. If not, I extend my own and Dorothy's thanks for your invitation to be with you through June and for all the blessings of your hospitality. May God bless you all in the days ahead."

Yours in Christ 🙏

Church of Scotland
Scots Kirk Paris

Nicodemus Visiting Jesus, by Henry Ossawa Tanner (1899)
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia

20/06/2026

Dear Friends,
We look forward to welcoming you for 11am at the Scots Kirk Paris, 17 rue Bayard.

This week, please see a messagerie from our session clerk, Valerie:
"Last evening, Dorothy and I attended a concert in St Jean de Monmartre Church. The performance of The Magnificat was wonderful; but the rendition of John Rutter's "For the beauty of the earth" is what I have carried with me all through today. It is relatively simple but melodically beautiful. anthem. "For the beauty of the earth; for the beauty of the skies; for the love, which from our birth, over and around us lies; Gracious God to thee, the raise, his, our sacrifice of praise.".

How easy it is for time to pass without us stopping to notice the grace of God which "all around us lies"; without us stopping to offer thanks and praise for God's abundant blessings. Absent such punctuation marks in our lives, we become much poorer beings. and the discipline of regular participation in the worship of the Church guides and helps us to avoid that.

This Sunday, all over Paris, the Fete de Music will see a rich variety of music "raised up". Kirsteen and Cindy will lead us in a rendition of a well-known Scottish song and the rest of our morning worship will also afford plenty of opportunity to raise our own sacrifice of praise to God. I look forward to sharing that with you.

Yours in Christ." 🙏

Paroles et traduction du motet ci-dessous.John Rutter a dirigé tro...

14/06/2026

Dear Friends,

We look forward to welcoming you for at 11am at Scots Kirk Paris, 17 rue Bayard.

The service and communion will be led by our locum Rev.Rev. Brian Hilsley. Here is his message:
" We will gather around the Lord's Table to celebrate the Sacrament of Holy Communion, and all are welcome who come in faith and hope to receive God's grace. Dorothy and I are just back from an overnight excursion to Rouen, where we visited the magnificent cathedral as well as the Musee des Beaux-Arts. In the latter, there is a striking painting by Jan Massys of St Jerome. Jerome's translation of the Old and New Testaments from Hebrew and Greek into Latin in the 4th and 5th centuries was a milestone event in Christian history. He played a key role in spreading the good news of Jesus Christ. During my short time with you I hope to encourage us all to consider, afresh, our own role in that task to which we are all called.

I look forward to seeing those of you who are able to be there this Sunday and, wherever you will be, I assure you of my prayers. "

Blessings 🙏

Saint Jérôme dans sa cellule, huile sur bois, Quentin Metsys (1466-1530).
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Rouen (France)

14/06/2026

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09/05/2026

Dear Friends,
We look forward to welcoming you for , at 11am at the Scots Kirk Paris, 17 rue Bayard.
The service will be led bt Rev Doug Gay. Doug will be preaching a sermon entitled "God is not far from you…"; our readings are Acts 17: 22-31 and John 14: 15-21.
Service will be followed by fellowship around tea/coffee and biscuits.
Blessings 🙏

25/04/2026

Dear Friends,

We look forward to welcoming you for , at 11am at the Scots Kirk Paris, 17 rue Bayard, Paris 8th.

This week, we will be saying goodbye to Alistair and Judi because yes, the end of April has come round already! On this, their last Sunday, we return to John's Gospel, the story of Thomas and the gift of the Holy Spirit and peace. What did Thomas need and what is the nature of peace? Our Bible readings are Acts 2:43 - 47 and John 20:19 - 26.

Mother Theresa said that "peace begins with a smile" - there are always plenty of those at SKP on a Sunday morning and this week will be no exception! 😊

Service will be followed by tea/coffee and biscuits.

Blessings 🙏

Bernardo Strozzi, 1620
The Incredulity of St Thomas,
Museo de Arte de Ponce, Puerto Rico