Irvine Valley Parish Church

04/06/2026

Another great afternoon with Ayrshire Ukes at Tea at the Hogg. Why not join us? We are here on the first Thursday of every month.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

🌿☀️ You are warmly invited to join us at IVPC this June! ☀️🌿
📍 Sunday 7th June – Joint Service in Darvel
We are looking forward to gathering together as one church family for a special joint service in IVPC Darvel, led by Rev David Donaldson.
⛪ Please note our other venues will be closed that morning, but the service will also be streamed live on our YouTube channel for anyone unable to attend in person.
🧺 Parish Picnic at The Corner
We hope you'll join us following today's service as we celebrate two years of Irvine Valley Parish Church and one year since the induction of Rev David Donaldson. Tea, coffee, cake, music and games will be provided – a wonderful opportunity for fellowship and fun together.
🎶 Songs of Praise Service
The Fellowship of Kilmarnock Churches will hold a special Songs of Praise service in our Darvel building on Sunday 14th June at 3.00pm. Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served afterwards. If you can help with baking, refreshments or door duty, please speak to Jim Purdie or any Elder.
🎭 The Sound of Musicals
Crossroads Community Choir presents their popular concert in IVPC Galston:
📅 Monday 15th June – 1.30pm
📅 Tuesday 16th June – 7.00pm
🎟️ Tickets £8 including refreshments, proceeds to local charities.
🚌 Sunday School Trip – Strathaven Park
Sheets are still available for the trip on Saturday 16th August. Please add your name as soon as possible to help us organise transport.
👕 Purple Shirts
Please contact Shona Crosbie on 07860 686367 to confirm your order and sizes.
🥕 FareShare Food Stall
Open every Wednesday from 12 noon–2.00pm in IVPC Newmilns. Volunteers are always welcome to help with this valuable community project.
📖 Weekly Activities
• Book Room (Darvel Hall) – Tuesdays, 10am–12 noon
• Flexercise (Hogg Hall, Galston) – Wednesdays, 10.15am
• NHS Keep Fit (Darvel Hall) – Wednesdays, 1.30pm. Please note class is off on 10th June
• Craft & Chat (Newmilns Hall) – Thursdays, 10am–12 noon
☕ Please stay after the service for tea, coffee and fellowship in the hall.
You will always find a warm welcome at Irvine Valley Parish Church. We look forward to seeing you soon. 💙

30/05/2026

Come visit us at Galston Gala Day!!
We are here from 1-4 ⭐
Keep everything crossed the sun is shining!! 🌞

27/05/2026

🌿 IVPC Church Family Notices 🌿
✨ Sunday Worship – 31st May ✨
📍 Join us this Sunday for worship from IVPC Newmilns.
Our venues in Darvel and Galston will also be open.
🙏 Service conducted by Mrs Shona Crosbie 📺 Streamed live via our YouTube channel
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🧺 Picnic at The Corner – Sunday 7 June 🧺
Following our joint service in Darvel next Sunday 7th June, the Social Committee invite everyone to a special picnic celebration at The Corner.
🎉 Celebrating:
• 2 years since IVPC united
• 1 year since Rev David Donaldson’s induction
Please add your name to the sheets for catering numbers
💜 Purple Shirt Orders
Please contact Shona Crosbie on 07860 686367 to confirm your order and sizes.
🛒 FareShare Food Stall
Every Wednesday | IVPC Newmilns | 12:00–2:00pm
Volunteers are always welcome to help with this valuable community project.
🎵 Tea at the Hogg
Thursday 4th June at 2pm
Entertainment by Ayrshire Ukes.
🎶 Songs of Praise Service
14th June at 3pm in our Darvel building
Hosted by the Fellowship of Kilmarnock Churches.
Tea and coffee served afterwards — all welcome!
📅 Weekly Activities:
📚 Book Room (Darvel Hall) – Tuesdays 10am–12pm
🧘 Flexercise (Hogg Hall) – Wednesdays 10:15–11:15am.
🏃 NHS Keep Fit (Darvel Hall) – Wednesdays 1:30pm. Please note there is NO class on 10th June.
🧵 Craft & Chat (Newmilns Hall) – Thursdays 10am–12pm
PALS group is closed for summer break
☕ And don’t forget — tea and coffee are served after every service. We’d love to see you there!
“Let us not give up meeting together… but encourage one another.” — Hebrews 10:25

23/05/2026

A gang of 6 enjoyed the sunshine while doing some weeding this morning, many thanks, you made a big difference.

19/05/2026

Facebook notice with 24th May details

🌿 IVPC Church Family Notices 🌿
✨ Sunday Worship – 24 May ✨
Join us this Sunday for worship from IVPC Galston.
Our venues in Darvel and Newmilns will be closed.
🙏 Service conducted by Mr William Gibson 📺 Streamed live via our YouTube channel.
🤍 Please stay after the service for tea, coffee and fellowship in the hall. 🤍
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🧺 Picnic at The Corner – Sunday 7 June 🧺
Following our joint service in Darvel, the Social Committee invite everyone to a special picnic celebration at The Corner.
🎉 Celebrating:
• 2 years since IVPC united
• 1 year since Rev David Donaldson’s induction
Bring your own picnic, tea, coffee, juice and cake will be provided. Please add your name to the sheets for numbers.
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❤️ Fareshare Food Stall ❤️
Every Wednesday in Newmilns Church Hall 🕛 12:00–2:00pm
Volunteers are warmly welcomed to help with this valuable community outreach.
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🌞 Sunday School Trip – 16 August 🌞
Sheets are now available for the Sunday School Trip.
Further details will follow after the joint service in Galston that day.
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🎶 Spring Concert at New Laigh Kirk 🎶
📅 Thursday 28 May 🕢 7:30pm
Relax and enjoy a wonderful evening with Crossroads Community Choir and their uplifting medley of music.
🎟 Admission: £6
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📖 Bible Study 📖
📍 4 Campbell Street 📅 Tuesday 26 May 🕖 7:00pm
All are welcome.
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☕ Tea at the Hogg ☕
📅 Thursday 4 June 🕑 2:00pm
Entertainment provided by Ayrshire Ukes.
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🌼 Weekly Activities 🌼
📚 Book Room – Darvel Hall Every Tuesday | 10:00am–12:00pm
💪 Galston Flexercise Class – Hogg Hall Every Wednesday | 10:15–11:15am
🏃 NHS Keep Fit Class – Darvel Hall Every Wednesday | 1:30pm
🧵 Craft & Chat Group – Newmilns Hall Every Thursday | 10:00am–12:00pm
☀️ PALS (Players and Little Stars) Now stopped for the summer.
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14/05/2026

📅 Save the Date: upLiFT is Coming to Ayrshire!

​Exciting news! LiFT (formerly Young Adult Guild) is bringing their upLiFT event to Ayrshire, and you’re invited!

​What is LiFT?
We are an ecumenical group for 18-40 year olds, supported by the Church of Scotland Guild. This event is the perfect chance to come along, meet the community, and find out more about what we do!

​📍 The Details:
​When: Saturday, 22nd August 2026
​Time: 11am – 2pm
​Where: Irvine Valley Parish Church - Galston (Cross St, Galston, KA48AL)

​🔗 Get Involved:
​Sign Up: Scan the QR code in the image to register!
​Email Us: [email protected]
​Follow Us:
​Facebook: Lift CofS
​Instagram:

​We can't wait to see you there! 👋✨

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12/05/2026

✨🙏 Irvine Valley Parish Church – Weekly Intimations 🙏✨
A warm welcome awaits you this Sunday in Darvel as we gather together in worship and fellowship. Whether you are a regular visitor or joining us for the first time, we would love to see you there. 💜
📍 Next Sunday – 24th May
Our joint service will take place in Galston led by William Gibson.
Please note our Darvel and Newmilns venues will be closed that morning. The service will also be available on our YouTube channel.
🧺 Picnic at The Corner – Sunday 7th June
Join us after our joint service in Darvel as we celebrate:
🎉 2 years since IVPC united
🎉 1 year since Rev. David Donaldson was inducted
A time of friendship, food and thanksgiving together! Sheets are available for numbers.
💜 Purple Shirts
Please contact Shona Crosbie on 07860 686367 regarding orders and sizes.
🥕 Fareshare Food Stall
Every Wednesday in Newmilns Church Hall | 12 noon – 2pm
Volunteers are always welcome as we continue serving our community in Jesus’ name.
🌱 Churchyard Weeding Morning – IVPC Galston
📅 Saturday 23rd May | 9.30am – 12 noon
Bring your gardening gloves and trowels and enjoy tea and coffee afterwards. Everyone welcome!
🍽️ Friendship Lunch
Thursday 21st May | 12 noon | IVPC Darvel Hall
Come along for food, friendship and fellowship.
🧠 Quiz Night – Over 18s
Hosted by 3rd Galston Boys' Brigade
📅 Friday 22nd May | Mission Hall
A great evening of fun and laughter together!
🎶 Spring Concert
📍 New Laigh Kirk
📅 Thursday 28th May | 7.30pm
Enjoy an evening with Crossroads Community Choir 🎵
☕ And don’t forget — tea and coffee are served after every service. We would love the chance to chat with you!
“Let all that you do be done in love.” — 1 Corinthians 16:14 ✝️

08/05/2026

Tea at the Hogg was bustling yesterday and we were very well entertained by Sharon Stevens who sang a wide variety of songs. Our next meeting is on Thursday 4th June when we will be welcoming back Ayrshire Ukes. Come and join us!