Catrine Parish Church of Scotland

01/04/2026

Great news - church is back in thr Institute for Easter Sunday - spread the good news including “Christ is risen”. Everyone is welcome to celebrate the resurrection with us.
Christos aneste - alethos aneste

“Hi, I'm happy to say we are now able to open most of the rooms in the Insititute again.
The only room which remains closed is the main hall.
Regards Sharon”

We have enjoyed meeting at Auchinleck and been made most welcome but it will be good to be back “home”
Holy Week services still at Auchinleck on Thursday and Friday at 7pm

29/03/2026

Auchinleck and Catrine Churches of Scotland Invite you to their Holy Week services to be held in Auchinleck Church, both services at 7pm
Thursday for a service of the Lord's Supper recalling the events of the Last Supper.
Good Friday recalling Jesus' crucifixion and sacrifice for the forgiveness of our sins.
As always, everyone is welcome.

20/03/2026

From Molly Sunter
“Our Catrine Friends will be welcome to join us at Auchinleck on Sunday mornings. Plenty of chat with your cuppa! X”

20/03/2026

Could those with cars please endeavour to make sure those without can get to Auchinleck church on Sundays at the meantime 😇🙏❤️
Update
“Hi, Sorry again, the A.M. Brown will be closed for lets again next week.
We will be in touch as soon as we can when we have more information on when we can reopen.
Regards, Sharon
Catrine Community Trust”

18/03/2026

Sad news re institute. So no church at least for this Sunday, but we would be made most welcome at Auchinleck at 11.30
“ Hi, I am sorry to advise the A.M.Brown Institute is currently closed to the public.
Following a partial collapse of the main hall ceiling yesterday evening, the property in undergoing inspection.
We are currently cancelling the rest of this weeks let's and waiting for further information from East Ayrshire Council.
I am sorry for any inconvenience this will cause.
Regards,
Sharon
Catrine Community Trust”

30/01/2026

26/12/2025

Christmas Day is behind us. Feast Day of St Stephen the first Christian Martyr at only 29 years old. Stoned to death, Stephen’s final words, a prayer of forgiveness for his attackers (Acts of the Apostles 7:60), echo those of Jesus on the cross (Luke 23:34). Stephen is the patron saint of deacons, bricklayers, and stonemasons and is also invoked against headaches (appropriate for today maybe)
An adapted benediction:-
“May the joy of the angels,
The humility of the shepherds,
The peace of the Christ-child
And the ability to forgive as Jesus and St Stephen forgave
Be God’s gift to us and all people”
Amen

25/12/2025

May the joy of the angels,
The humility of the shepherds,
and the peace of the Christ-Child
be God’s gift to you and all people
this Christmas and always.
And the blessing of Almighty God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit be with us this Saviour’s Day, tomorrow and all our days. Amen

24/12/2025

‘‘Tis the night before Christmas and we have our united Christmas Eve service at Auchinleck Church at 7pm.
Would love to see you there. If you’re coming I’d advise you to be wrapped up as if you were carol singing outside. (Unfortunately they’re having ongoing problems with the heating)
There will be tea and coffee and seasonal goodies available 😇🙏❤️🎅

07/12/2025

Last week we celebrated St Andrew’s Day and Jesus’ disciple whose first thought was always for others first - he was a “people person” a trait seen in the Scottish people.
We also celebrated the first Sunday in advent, lighting the first candle on the wreath (thanks, as always to Irene, “Blooming Wonderful”)
The first candle is thought to represent the promise through the Old Testament of the coming “Messiah”, (“Christ” in the Greek)
This morning we light the second candle which speaks of the many prophets who foretold the coming of Jesus, “Immanuel” (God with us)

09/11/2025

A good attendance from councillors, groups and community at our remembrance service this afternoon followed by a short service at the memorial garden at Ayr Street