Kirkwall East linked with Shapinsay

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

📣 We’ve signed up to CAN!
On Sunday 7th June, Kirkwall East Church formally signed the Constituency Action Network (CAN) Agreement during worship.
We’ve been reflecting together on what it means to work for peace and justice, to build positive relationships with those in public office, and to find our voice as a Christian community in the wider world.
There has been thoughtful conversation, some healthy questioning, and a strong sense that this is a step we are called to take together.
By joining CAN, we are committing ourselves to:
1. Build a positive and purposeful relationship with our MP
2. Intentionally sustain that relationship and to pray for our MP regularly
3. Listen to one another within the church, to the wider community and to our MP about local and national concerns
4. Maintain contact with Joint P***c Issues Team, feeding back our listening and enabling representatives to attend training and other gatherings
5. Engage with campaigns that are promoted by JPIT and our denomination as appropriate to address issues of justice and peace
Please continue to pray for us as we seek to live this out faithfully in the months ahead.

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.

07/06/2026

Sunday 7th June 2026
Today's service is available on
https://www.youtube.com/live/66HwJA_Tyhk?si=O0axKSjbiJS2vKi8

24/05/2026

Sunday 24 May 2026
Today's service is available on
https://www.youtube.com/live/gN3lUUY0UVg?si=6YvayfaNQxFgQnjX

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.

17/05/2026

Sunday 17 May 2026
Today's service is available on

Live stream from Kirkwall East Church

15/05/2026

13/05/2026

🌍 Christian Aid Week is here! (10–16 May) 🌍
This week, churches and communities across the UK are coming together to stand with people facing poverty and hunger around the world.
We’d love you to consider giving what you can. Every gift—large or small—helps bring hope and practical support to families in need. 💗
You can donate here: https://caw.christianaid.org.uk/envelope-2026/kirkwall-christian-aid-group?utm_medium=sharedbuttons&utm_campaign&utm_source=copy&fbclid=IwY2xjawRxadpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeY7YFkmm8mpjYbwpclF4RNPzx9OT3yW-IAiTv1oehybQNTn1cjwRm4HLIg5s_aem_4nSO-74cQq2yIkbiBQcLBg
Please give generously if you’re able, and help make a difference this week.
Thank you for your support here in Kirkwall. 🙏

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