Kirkpatrick Memorial Presbyterian Church

30/05/2026

Now nearly at full time in my sabbatical. Returning to work on Monday thankful for the opportunity to rest, reflect, read and write. There has been something of a theme of refreshing. Words that were prayed over me before I left asked for a time of refreshing. The constant presence of different rivers, creeks, ponds, canals, waterfalls and, of course the ocean were a reminder of the living water that Jesus offers. Even a sermon focussed on ‘times of refreshing’ from Acts 3. I finish where I began on the north coast of home after time in Tennessee, Alabama and Oxford. Looking forward to renewing fellowship with my church family in Kirkpatrick and beginning a new season of ministry and mission together. Graeme

04/05/2026

A bit of a half time report from my sabbatical. There’s been some travelling, some reconnecting with friends, some reading and some writing. It’s been a good time to slow down and remember what’s important in life and ministry. Just under two more weeks left in Selma before I return home and Paula will be joining me tomorrow. you for your prayers. Graeme

06/04/2026

Kirkpatrick’s Dawn Service makes the news!

Full story:

It was almost as if a break in the weather at dawn yesterday had been specially timed for the Easter services.

05/04/2026

Storm Dave passed and allowed a few hardy souls to climb the hill to celebrate Easter Sunday. And we got a rainbow! 🌈

Christ is risen! See you at 11.00!

05/04/2026

The storm has passed! We’re good to go for our walk and dawn service. See you there!

04/04/2026

Easter Morning Dawn Service

Hi everyone! Hope you’re having a restful Holy Saturday and staying dry in the storm!

We still plan to meet at the bottom of Cregagh Glen at 6.30 tomorrow morning for our walk up the hill to Lisnabreeny and our Dawn Service. We’ll assess weather and path conditions when we get there and, if necessary, make the decision then to return to the church. If you’re planning on meeting at the top of the hill, we’ll send a message to let you know what’s happening.

Whatever the weather, we will still be able to celebrate our risen Saviour!

03/04/2026

Church open now until 3.00pm for quiet reflection and prayer and then at 7.30pm for our Good Friday service. Come and see the King of Love.

27/03/2026

On Good Friday, 3rd April, we will be opening the church from 12-3 in the afternoon for quiet reflection and prayer. There will be music playing quietly, some guidance on the screen and the opportunity to be still and contemplate the sacrifice of Christ in quietness before our Good Friday service at 7.30 that evening. All welcome.

24/01/2026

Praying for our P7s today as SEAG results come out. Please remember that whether or not you sat the exam and whatever results you got if you did, you are loved always and forever by the One and Only maker of the universe who knows you and holds you (and your next steps) in his hand.

07/12/2025

Good to be able to share in Kirkpatrick tonight with Mark Drennan and Naomi Spence about our recent visit to Sierra Leone Hope people found it as helpful as we did! 🇸🇱