Longniddry Parish Church

13/06/2026

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🌟 What’s Coming Up 🌟

🎵 Sing at 6.30”: Gladsmuir Parish Church’s next worship evening for the summer season is set for next Sunday (21st) at, of course, 6.30pm. In a break from tradition, we will be enjoying a “Gospel Karaoke Night”, when the Rev Bill Wishart and the Rev Erica Wishart will be leading us, alongside their hi-tech box of musical tricks, a couple of radio mics and one very, very large TV. As Charlie’s publicity material notes: “This is something completely different - one you cannot miss - come along
and “sing your wee hearties oot.” In addition, everyone will be very welcome to join in hymns and songs accompanied by our two church organs. Refreshments served after the benediction. Admission free, with a retiral offering to benefit Christian Aid Scotland.

☕️ Fancy a cuppa? A reminder that our coffee catch-up will take place at Starbucks near the top of the Coal Road on Friday 26th June at 10am. All welcome!

🥌 New Age Kurling: Tuesdays from 2-4pm in Room 3, Longniddry Church.

☕️ Wednesday Club: From 2.30-4pm in Room 2, Longniddry Church. Come along and enjoy a variety of activities and tea/coffee.

⚽️ Sporting Memories Group: Thursdays from10.30am–12 noon in Room 3,
Longniddry Church.

🎨 Community Art Group: Join us to explore tapestry weaving. All welcome to come along on Thursdays at 2.15pm in Longniddry Church, Room 2. Free of charge.

28/05/2026

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☕️ Fancy a cuppa? A reminder that our coffee catch-up will take place at Starbucks near the top of the Coal Road this Friday (29th) at 10am. All welcome!

🏃‍♂️ St Marys’ Pilgrimage: The Rugged Pathway Pilgrimage is taking place this Saturday (30th), walking the 14 miles from St Mary’s, Haddington to St Mary’s, Whitekirk, with stops on the way for quiet reflection. There will also be also refreshment stops at Athelstaneford and Prestonkirk in East Linton. The walk will commence from St Mary’s Haddington after a short service at 9.30 am. You can register online at https://www.parishoftraprain.org.uk/pilgrimage/

🪄 Longniddry Gala Magic Night: Come along to Longniddry Parish Church on Wednesday 3rd June from 7-8pm for some fun from Bill Wishart and Robin. There will be laughs … gasps … and maths (though only the fun kind). Free to all.

🥌 New Age Kurling: Tuesdays from 2-4pm in Room 3, Longniddry Church.

☕️ Wednesday Club: From 2.30-4pm in Room 2, Longniddry Church. Come along and enjoy a variety of activities and tea/coffee.

⚽️ Sporting Memories Group: Thursdays from10.30am–12 noon in Room 3, Longniddry Church.

🎨 Community Art Group: Join us to explore tapestry weaving. All welcome to come
along on Thursdays at 2.15pm in Longniddry Church, Room 2. Free of charge.

Pilgrimage On 30th May, we will be walking the 14 miles from St Mary’s Church, Haddington, to St Mary’s, Whitekirk, with stops on the way for refreshments at Athelstaneford and Prestonkirk in East Linton. The walk will commence from St Mary’s Haddington after a short service at 9.30 am. Those ...

24/05/2026

Fancy a cuppa? A reminder that our coffee catch-up will take place at Starbucks near the top of the Coal Road next Friday (29th) at 10am. All welcome!

St Marys’ Pilgrimage: After a break of a few years, the Rugged Pathway Pilgrimage is taking place next Saturday (30th), walking the 14 miles from St Mary’s, Haddington to St Mary’s, Whitekirk, with stops on the way for quiet reflection. There will also be also refreshment stops at Athelstaneford and
Prestonkirk in East Linton. The walk will commence from St Mary’s Haddington
after a short service at 9.30 am. You can register online at https://www.parishoftraprain.org.uk/pilgrimage/

New Age Kurling: Tuesdays from 2-4pm in Room 3, Longniddry Church.

Wednesday Club: From 2.30-4pm in Room 2, Longniddry Church. Come along and enjoy a variety of activities and tea/coffee. (Contact Janet: 07766 574123).

Sporting Memories Group: Thursdays from10.30am–12 noon in Room 3, Longniddry Church.

Community Art Group: Join us to explore tapestry weaving. All welcome to come
along on Thursdays at 2.15pm in Longniddry Church, Room 2. Free of charge.

Pilgrimage On 30th May, we will be walking the 14 miles from St Mary’s Church, Haddington, to St Mary’s, Whitekirk, with stops on the way for refreshments at Athelstaneford and Prestonkirk in East Linton. The walk will commence from St Mary’s Haddington after a short service at 9.30 am. Those ...

19/05/2026

This Saturday come along to our popular annual plant sale all in aid of Christian Aid! Tea and coffee available too!

10-12pm at Longniddry Church

08/05/2026

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🤔 Presbytery Daily Thoughts: Until the Day of Pentecost (Sunday 24th May) the Presbytery of Lothian & Borders is hosting daily thoughts on its website
(www.lothianandborderspresbytery.org.uk). This “Pathway to Pentecost” will be
“paved” by church members, elders and ministers from across our area, including
a full familiar names! Visit the website each day and join the journey.

🎨 Community Art Group: Exciting News! We are starting a new project, exploring woven tapestry. All welcome to come along on Thursdays at 2.15pm (please note new start time) in Longniddry Church, Room 2. Free of charge.

🎵 “Sing at 6.30”: Gladsmuir Church’s monthly summer evening services continue
on Sunday 17th May, when we will welcome back Huw Thomas, organist at Queensferry Church, who will speak about why the church music of his Welsh homeland is so special. A big sing is guaranteed! Admission free, with an offering to benefit Christian Aid. Refreshments will be served after the benediction.

🪴 Christian Aid Plant Sales: These are planned for Saturday 23rd May between
10am and 12 noon in Longniddry Church grounds, with refreshments available in
the halls; and Sunday 24th May between 12 noon and 2pm at Blindwells Primary School. Please save the dates and come along to support these popular events. Donations of plants are always welcome. Details to follow!

☕️ Fancy a cuppa? A reminder that our coffee catch-up will take place at Starbucks near the top of the Coal Road on Friday 29th May at 10am. All welcome!

01/05/2026

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🎶 Christian Aid Week concert: To mark the start of Christian Aid week, the Heart & Soul Swing Band (featuring members of our own church band) with be performing a concert in Prestongrange Parish Church, Prestonpans. This takes place at 7.30pm on Friday 8th May, when all are welcome at this lively evening of
Gospel Rhythm and Blues. Admission free, with an offering for Christian Aid.

🤔 Presbytery Daily Thoughts: Until the Day of Pentecost (Sunday 24th May) the Presbytery of Lothian & Borders is hosting daily thoughts on its website (www.lothianandborderspresbytery.org.uk). This “Pathway to Pentecost” will be “paved” by church members, elders and ministers from across our area, including a full familiar names! Visit the website each day and join the journey.

🎨 Community Art Group: Exciting News! We are starting a new project, exploring woven tapestry. All welcome to come along on Thursdays at 2.15pm (please note new start time) in Longniddry Church, Room 2. Free of charge.

🎵 “Sing at 6.30”: Gladsmuir Church’s monthly summer evening services continue on Sunday 17th May, when we will welcome back Huw Thomas, organist at Queensferry Church, who will speak about why the church music of his Welsh homeland is so special. A big sing is guaranteed! Admission free, with an offering to benefit Christian Aid. Refreshments will be served after the benediction.

🪴 Christian Aid Plant Sales: These are planned for Saturday 23rd May between 10am and 12 noon in Longniddry Church grounds, with refreshments available in the halls; and Sunday 24th May between 12 noon and 2pm at Blindwells Primary School. Please save the dates and come along to support these popular events. Donations of plants are always welcome. Details to follow!

26/04/2026

Longniddry Gala is hosting a Paint and Sip fundraiser with Longniddry artist Holly Ferrie on 7th May at Longniddry Church and would appreciate people’s support buying tickets and coming along for a lovely evening!

17/04/2026

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🎶 “Sing at 6.30”: Gladsmuir Church’s annual summer season of “Sing at 6.30” evening services returns this Sunday (19th). This is the first of five special acts of worship, spanning April to August, at half past six on the third Sunday of each month. Special guests at our first service will be the excellent Edinburgh-based choir, St Andrew Camerata. Admission is free, with an offering to benefit Christian
Aid. Refreshments will be served after the benediction.

☕️ Fancy a cuppa? A reminder that our coffee catch-up will take place at Starbucks near the top of the Coal Road on Friday 24th April at 10am. All welcome!

🪴 Christian Aid Plant Sales: These are planned for Saturday 23rd May between
10am and 12 noon in Longniddry Church grounds, with refreshments available in the halls; and Sunday 24th May between 12 noon and 2pm at Blindwells Primary School. Please save the dates and come along to support these popular events. Donations of plants are always welcome. Details to follow!

🖼️ Community Art Group: Thursday afternoons in Longniddry Church’s Room 2.
Come along and join the fun, which comes free of charge!

🥌 New Age Kurling: Tuesdays from 2-4pm in Room 3, Longniddry Church.

☕️ Wednesday Club: From 2.30-4pm in Room 2, Longniddry Church. Come along and enjoy a variety of activities and tea/coffee. (Contact Janet: 07766 574123).

⚽️ Sporting Memories Group: Thursdays from10.30am–12 noon in Room 3, Longniddry Church

03/04/2026

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🌻 Jars of Grace 2026: Please remember to bring your jars of coins to church on Easter Day as we seek to help the CrossReach “Sunflower Garden” project for children from homes with addiction issues. (Other forms of giving are possible. See Douglas Clarke or Peter Strachan for details.)

🎨 Community Art Group: there is no meeting on 9th April. We resume on 16th April, meeting from 2.15-4.15pm pm on Thursday afternoons in Longniddry Church’s Room 2. Come along and join the fun, which comes free of charge!

☕️ Fancy a cuppa? A reminder that our coffee catch-up will take place at Starbucks near the top of the Coal Road on Friday 24th April at 10am. All welcome!

🥌 New Age Kurling: Tuesdays from 2-4pm in Room 3, Longniddry Church.

☕️ Wednesday Club: From 2.30-4pm in Room 2, Longniddry Church. Come along and enjoy a variety of activities and tea/coffee. (Contact Janet: 07766 574123).

🎾 Sporting Memories Group: Thursdays from10.30am–12 noon in Room 3, Longniddry Church.