Kirkwall Council of Churches

29/08/2026

23/08/2026

We are very grateful for this fundraising opportunity of a Takeover weekend at the Pop Hup Shop.
As well as teas, coffees and homebakes we will be offering mince rolls, soup and hotdogs.
There will be a raffle and a home bake stall, as well as lots of new items to rummage through!
Donations at the school on Saturday 5th only.
Any donations for the shop, home baking or raffles can be dropped off at the Church, or with Yvonne Widdal @ Marshburn, Dr’s Road anytime before 5th.
Thank you.

21/08/2026

Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal fundraising Coffee Morning will be tomorrow, on Saturday 22nd August 2026, from 10am – 12 Noon at the East Church. Our speaker this year is Nick Crohn who is going to tell us about post war Kosovo.
Hope to see you there!

12/08/2026

Malawi Music Fund’s Songs of Mount Mulanje

Songs of Mount Mulanje is a collection of writing by the orphaned children and young people supported by Malawi Music Fund. It’s the result of creative writing workshops led by Orkney writer Yvonne Gray who accompanied MMF trustee Glenys Hughes to Malawi in April. The children come from the villages around Mount Mulanje, Malawi’s highest mountain. In a sequence of group poems – written in English with a sprinkling of Chichewa – they celebrate their natural environment while expressing concern – and hope – for its future.
This beautifully produced booklet contains a series of full-colour photos plus interesting and informative Notes and is published in a numbered, limited edition of 200. Songs of Mount Mulanje should appeal to anyone with an interest in Malawi, especially the ecology of Mount Mulanje and the threat from climate change. It’s priced £10 and all proceeds will help to provide educational opportunities for the children supported by MMF. To order, email [email protected] or contact Glenys on 87 2952.

10/07/2026

Did you know reading for just 6 minutes a day can reduce muscle tension, slow heart rate, improve quality of sleep and reduce anxiety? If you are from the farming community and would like to try a 'novel' intervention for wellbeing support that you can engage with on the farm and at a time that works for you, then email [email protected] to get your free Book Farmacy Pack for the Autumn.

10/06/2026

🌿 The Good Grief Café 🌿
You are warmly invited to our next Good Grief Café this coming Sunday:
📅 Sunday 14 June
🕝 2.30 pm
📍 The Hub, King Street Halls
This is a gentle, informal space for anyone living with loss—whether recent or long ago. We gather to share, listen, and simply be alongside others who understand.
We spend time in small groups, creating a quieter, more personal setting where you are free to speak or just sit and listen—whatever feels right for you.
There’s no pressure, no expectations.
It’s not counselling, not faith‑based, and everyone is welcome.
For more information:
Rev Julia Meason – [email protected]
💛 You don’t have to carry grief alone.

09/06/2026

The World Communion of Reformed Churches looks forward to gathering with their speakers today in the afternoon and continuing the meaningful conversation they had with Kairos Palestine over the past few weeks.
Below is the invitation to join the webinar, during which participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. A recording of the presentation will be made available following the webinar. Register online for more details: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oAW21qP0SFCZSOxH3igCuA?fbclid=IwY2xjawSUk0tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe1EUxvt94y8u1o098dPlOsDctlbIxPBBdxEwTp6n_83ed0ObYDlqaFDdx7wE_aem_q29zsZH4VuD4oP3ixQ7I9g #/registration

Part of the WCRC's ongoing campaign accompanying Palestinian Christians in Beit Sahour and supporting advocacy to protect the Ush Ghurab area and the communities it sustains.

22/05/2026

⏰ Reminder: Screening Today – The People’s Emergency Briefing 🎥
Just a reminder that our community screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing is happening today — we’d love to see you there!
After the film, we’ll be gathering for a short discussion about what it means for our community here in Orkney — all are very welcome.
As part of the event, attendees are asked to complete a short questionnaire:
📝 Bath Survey Part 1https://www.nebriefing.org/peb
If you’re able, please take a few minutes to fill this in — it helps capture views and support wider understanding of these important issues.
📍 Location: King Street Halls
⏰ Time: 7 pm
All are welcome — come along, watch, and take part in the conversation.

19/05/2026

🌍 Community Screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing 🎥
You are warmly invited to a local screening of The People’s Emergency Briefing — a film that explores how changes to our climate and environment are shaping everyday life here in the UK.
The film brings together leading UK experts in climate science, health, economics, food systems and more, offering a calm and evidence-based overview of the challenges we face and the choices ahead.
Following the 50-minute film, there will be time for a relaxed, structured conversation about what this means for our community here in Orkney — a chance to listen, reflect, and share perspectives together.
📍 Location: King Street Halls, Kirkwall
📅 Date: 22.05.2026
⏰ Time: 7 pm
This is a non-partisan event, open to everyone, and we would love to see a wide range of voices taking part.
All are welcome – come along, watch, and join the conversation.