North Knapdale Church of Scotland http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs Supported by Argyll Voluntary Action Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:14:50 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Messy Church comes to Tayvallich http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2012/02/messy-church-comes-to-tayvallich/ http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2012/02/messy-church-comes-to-tayvallich/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:14:50 +0000 AVA http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/?p=542 After two successful Messy Church events in the Glassary, Kilmartin and Ford Parish, we are holding our first Messy Church event in Tayvallich Hall on Wednesday 8 February from 4 pm till 6 pm. We’ll start with a meal and then do some crafts, have a story, a song and a prayer to finish up with.

This is an all age event. You can come on your own or bring your children or grandchildren. Children need to bring an adult with them to join in the fun.

]]> http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2012/02/messy-church-comes-to-tayvallich/feed/ 0 Messy church comes to Kilmartin http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/11/messy-church-comes-to-kilmartin/ http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/11/messy-church-comes-to-kilmartin/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:55:21 +0000 AVA http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/?p=515 Glassary Kilmartin and Ford parish with the help of North Knapdale are holding their first Messy church event in Kilmartin Church Hall this week.

Come along to this family event where you can eat, get sticky with crafts, listen to a story and thinkg about the house built on the sand – or was it rock?

Come along and find out.  Children, please bring an adult with you! Phone 606926 to book your place.

]]> http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/11/messy-church-comes-to-kilmartin/feed/ 0 Reflections and Carols for Advent http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/11/reflections-and-carols-for-advent/ http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/11/reflections-and-carols-for-advent/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:51:21 +0000 AVA http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/?p=513 The ladies of Glassary, Kilmartin and Ford with North Knapdale invite you to spend some quiet time in Bellanoch Church thinking of the real meaning of Christmas – before the panic sets in!

A time to be still, a time to reflect and a time of joy.

Everyone welcome!

]]> http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/11/reflections-and-carols-for-advent/feed/ 0 Harvest Events http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/09/harvest-events/ http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/09/harvest-events/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:36:59 +0000 AVA http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/?p=489 Harvest Celebrations will take place in Tayvallich Church on 2 October and Inverlussa Church on 9 October. There will be a schools harvest celebration in Kilmichael Church on 7 October. Everyone is welcome to come to any or all of these events.

]]> http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/09/harvest-events/feed/ 0 Messy Church Training Day http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/09/messy-church-training-day/ http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/09/messy-church-training-day/#comments Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:03:45 +0000 AVA http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/?p=465 Eighteen people from parishes all over Argyll joined together in Kilmartin Church Hall for a day of stickiness, food and chatting. The Messy Church training day was run by Paul Beautyman and Jessica Reynolds, the Presbytery Youth Advisors. The idea of Messy church has been running for at least a decade and is a way or engaging with families in the wider community.

Messy Church usually runs once a month for an evening during the week.

A theme is chosen – today’s was – Jesus, the light of the world. Crafts are prepared to match the theme, games are decided and a talk is chosen.

The evening includes:

making crafts

Lanterns

Men can play too!

Games came next – and then we had food

We all brought packed lunches and had plenty of time to chat

Jessica Reynolds

After lunch we listened to what Paul and Jessica had to say and asked questions. There were plenty of resources to look at. The two books, “Messy Church” and “Messy Church 2″ each contain enough themes for at least a year. Each theme describes the crafts to do, materials needed, food suggestions, games and a ready prepared talk.  More resources are also available on the Messy Church Website. We all left with new ideas for our groups and inspiration to start a group of our own. If you are interested in helping to start a Messy church group in North Knapdale or Glassary, Kilmartin and Ford please get in touch with Jenni at the manse 606926.

Messy Church Logo Copyright Bible Reading Fellowship© 2011

]]> http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/09/messy-church-training-day/feed/ 1 Outdoor Service and 10K Run http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/08/outdoor-service-and-10k-run/ http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/08/outdoor-service-and-10k-run/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:00:50 +0000 AVA http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/?p=458 North Knapdale Parish is holding an Open Air Songs of Praise on Sunday 11 September in the village of Achnamara. This will coincide with the Achnamara 10K Run. The service starts at 10 am and the run starts at 10:30 am. Lunch will be provided in the village hall by the congregation and the run organisers. Everyone welcome. Money raised will be shared between the church and the village hall.

]]> http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/08/outdoor-service-and-10k-run/feed/ 0 Open Air Songs of Praise http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/07/open-air-songs-of-praise-3/ http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/07/open-air-songs-of-praise-3/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:59:00 +0000 AVA http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/?p=449 Tayvallich Weekend is scheduled for 29 – 31 July this year. There are all sorts of entertainments and competitions interspersed with food and drink spread throughout the village. The congregation of North Knapdale Church welcomes visitors and locals alike to join us for our open air service on the Front Green at 11 am on Sunday 31 st. This will be followed by sandwiches and juice, hopefully in the sunshine! Just in time to give you body fuel for the five a side football.

]]> http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/07/open-air-songs-of-praise-3/feed/ 0 Coffee Morning http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/07/coffee-morning-2/ http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/07/coffee-morning-2/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:42:13 +0000 AVA http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/?p=432 Our annual coffee morning takes place this year in Tayvallich Hall. Excellent home baking, plants, Jolomo mugs and other sales tables. We are looking forward to welcoming you…..

]]> http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/07/coffee-morning-2/feed/ 0 Sailing Club Service http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/05/sailing-club-service/ http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/05/sailing-club-service/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 10:19:30 +0000 AVA http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/?p=411 The 2011 blessing of the boats service took place on 1st May in a stiff but warm breeze. 50 members of the congregation and sailing club members and friends celebrated the start of the sailing season with a short service of thanksgiving for sailing and the sea followed by a picnic lunch provided by members of the congregation. Pictures are now on the Sailing Services page

]]> http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/05/sailing-club-service/feed/ 0 Easter pictures http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/04/easter-pictures/ http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/04/easter-pictures/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:54:06 +0000 AVA http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/?p=400 The Easter services this year were held in Kilmory Chapel and Inverlussa Church.

Thanks to Jane for taking the pics.

]]> http://argyllcommunities.org/nknapdalecofs/2011/04/easter-pictures/feed/ 0