Crail Parish Church

Crail Parish Church Welcome to Crail Parish Church. Visitors are always welcome at Crail Church. Follow us for news, events, and a wee bit of the history of this iconic church.

Please join us for worship on Sundays at 10:00am or come along to visit the Church in afternoons during the summer (2-4pm). Nestled in the heart of the wee fishing village of Crail is its Kirk, a beautiful church with a rich history. Dating back to the 12th century, Crail Kirk has undergone many changes over the years, both inside and out, and stands today as a thriving part of a tight-knit commun

ity. Crail Parish Church is part of Fife presbytery of the Church of Scotland, along with its sister Church, St Ayles. Services every Sunday at 10:00am. All Welcome! Scottish Charity no. SCO001601

03/05/2026

Crail Parish Church

EASTER 5

Sunday 3rd May 2026

Welcome and call to worship.

Hymn 484: Great God, your love has called us here.

Prayer of Adoration and Confession.

The Lord’s Prayer.

New Testament Reading: St Matthew 9: verses 14-17

Hymn 44: Praise waits for thee in Zion, Lord.

New Testament Reading: Acts 6: verses 1-7

The Sermon

Hymn 159: Lord for the years your love has kept and guided.

Prayer of Intercession and Dedication.

Hymn 457(2): All hail the power of Jesus’ Name!

Blessing and three-fold amen.

INTIMATIONS

Our service today will be led by The Revd David Scott

Services.

10th May Revd David Scott
17th May Revd Dr Ian McEwan
24th May Revd Gilbert Nisbet
31st May Revd Ewen Gilchrist

Christian Aid Plant Stall and Coffee Morning 16 May 2026 - Our seventh Annual Plant Sale will again take place at the Kirk Hall, Crail. We will have a variety of plants outside the Kirk Hall and coffee and teas inside. We will also be delivering. Christian Aid envelopes. These will not be collected but will be returned we hope to the Co-Op or Greens. We are looking for help with both these ventures. If could help with serving teas, baking, selling plants, donating plants or old tools or delivering envelopes in your area please get in touch with Diana Brown (451790). Many thanks.

Chatbite – every Wednesday in the Kirk Hall from 10 – 12pm, just feel free to pop in. Still only £3, a real bargain.

Streaming – Sunday services are ‘live’ streamed as video recordings, which can be publicly accessed from our YouTube channel, or via the Crail Church website. More information is provided on the notice posted in the church entry vestibule.

19/04/2026

Crail Parish Church

EASTER 3

Sunday 19th April 2026

Welcome and call to worship.

Hymn 157: Sing of the Lord’s goodness, Father of all wisdom.

Prayer of Adoration and Confession.

The Lord’s Prayer.

Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 51: verses 1-6

Hymn 425: The Saviour died, but rose again.

New Testament Reading: Acts 2: verses 36-42

The Sermon

Hymn 360: Jesus Christ is waiting.

Prayer of Intercession.

Hymn 740: For all the saints, who from their labours rest.
(omit verses 5,6)

Blessing and three-fold amen

INTIMATIONS

Our service today will be led by The Revd David Scott

Services.
26th April Revd David Scott
3rd May Revd David Scott
10th May Revd David Scott

The Nominating Committee for the vacancy of Crail linked with St Adrian’s has now been formed. The representatives from Crail are Alistair Aird, Elspeth Annan, Jane Green and Shirley MacGillvray.

Crail In Bloom – Coffee Morning – Saturday 25th April – 10.00 - 12.00pm in the Legion Hall. All welcome.

Annual Stated Meeting – 26th April, after the morning service. Please email: [email protected] for a copy of the annual accounts or speak to Diana.

Chatbite – every Wednesday in the Kirk Hall from 10 – 12pm, just feel free to pop in. Still only £3, a real bargain.

Streaming – Sunday services are ‘live’ streamed as video recordings, which can be publicly accessed from our YouTube channel, or via the Crail Church website. More information is provided on the notice posted in the church entry vestibule.

Join us tomorrow for our Easter Coffee Morning. Tea, Coffee, Home Baking and Raffle.
03/04/2026

Join us tomorrow for our Easter Coffee Morning.

Tea, Coffee, Home Baking and Raffle.

Join us on Saturday for our annual Easter Coffee Morning. Lots of home baking and goodies.
29/03/2026

Join us on Saturday for our annual Easter Coffee Morning.

Lots of home baking and goodies.

29/03/2026

Crail Parish Church

Palm Sunday – Sunday 29th March

“Shattering the Stained Glass Saviour”

Welcome and call to worship.

Hymn 360: Jesus Christ is waiting.(omit verse 3)

Prayer of Adoration.

New Testament Reading: Matthew 21: verses 1-13

Talk 1

Hymn 365: Ride on! Ride on in majesty!

New Testament Reading: John 19: verses 28-30

Talk 2

Hymn 356: Meekness and majesty, manhood and deity.

New Testament Reading: John 19: verses 28-30

Talk 3

Hymn Lord Jesus Christ, Shall I Stand Still? (printed words)

Prayers of Intercession.

Hymn 374: From Heaven you came, helpless babe. (omit v4)

Blessing and three-fold amen.

Jesus drank the wine and said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and died. John 19:30

INTIMATIONS

Our service today will be led by The Revd Ewen Gilchrist

Services.
2nd April Maundy Thursday Service – 7.00pm
3rd April Good Friday Service – 7.00pm
5th April Early Morning Easter Day Service – at Triangle Park – 8.00am. Followed by bacon roll & Tea/Coffee in the Kirk Hall.
5th April Easter Day Service – 10.00am
12th April The Revd David Scott

Easter Coffee Morning – Saturday 4th April in the Kirk Hall – 10 - 12.00pm. – donations of baking and raffle prizes will be gratefully received.

Formation of Nominating Committee for the vacancy of Crail linked with St Adrian’s – On 12th April, after the morning service, the Interim Moderator will constitute a meeting of the congregation to elect four representatives from the congregation to serve on the Nominating Committee. Nominees must give their permission for their name to go forward and require a proposer and seconder.

Chatbite – every Wednesday in the Kirk Hall from 10 – 12pm, just feel free to pop in. Still only £3, a real bargain.

Streaming – Sunday services are ‘live’ streamed as video recordings, which can be publicly accessed from our YouTube channel, or via the Crail Church website. More information is provided on the notice posted in the church entry vestibule.

17/03/2026
17/03/2026
Today we were pleased to welcome music students from St Andrews University and Mr Michael Portillo to an Organ Recital i...
16/03/2026

Today we were pleased to welcome music students from St Andrews University and Mr Michael Portillo to an Organ Recital in our Church. It was a well attended event, enjoyed by all.

Find out more about the link between our organ and Michael Portillo here... https://www.crailchurch.com/church-organ

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Marketgate
Crail
KY103

Opening Hours

10am - 11am

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