Dunlop Parish Church

Church News

Sunday 13th May 2018

Minister: Rev. Alison McBrier MA, BD – Tel: 01560 673686

Scottish Charity No: 000447

 ‘Give thanks to the Lord, because He is good’

Morning Service  

Praise:       449, 443, 458, 426, 459

Readings: Acts 1: 1 – 11    and   Ephesians 1: 15 – 23

You are warmly invited to join us for tea or coffee in the servery area of the church after the service.

Wednesday Coffee Mornings:

The Christian Aid Wednesday Coffee Morning will be held this Wednesday, 16^th May in the Church Hall 10 am - 12 noon.
Donations of baking etc welcome.

Christian Aid
Also please remember the vital envelope appeal - closing date is 19th May. They can be brought to church or handed in at Norman's.   Thank you.

Messy Church - we have a small group who are keen to get Messy Church started in Dunlop, and are looking for others to join them.  There are many different aspects to Messy Church    - with the two key areas being arts & crafts and food & hospitality.  
One of our first steps will be to visit Messy Churches nearby to learn more about how it all works.  
If you're interested in becoming involved in some way, then please get in touch with our minister, Alison 01560 673686. ​  

'Exploring the Bible' a joint Dunlop/Caldwell group will meet on Tuesday, 15^th May, Caldwell vestry at 10.30. All welcome.

30^TH ANNIVERSARY CREAM TEA TODAY 13^TH MAY

The sun is going to shine and you are assured of a warm welcome at Struther Farm House this afternoon for the Annual Cream Tea, organised by the Dunlop Friends of the Ayrshire Hospice.
We will have delicious scones as well as home baking, a raffle and a plant stall (supplied by Scotplants).

Please come along and join us to celebrate our 30th Anniversary Tea at Struther Farm House 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Tickets available at the door £2.50 donation.    

The Mamas and Papas next concert will be in Stewarton Area Centre at 7.30pm on Friday, 18th and Saturday,19th of May. Tickets from Liz Dinning 484704.

                                                                                                                                                                       
Safeguarding Training – Important dates

1. Reminder : Sunday 20th May 1400 - 1600 Training Update for Elders and Congregational Board Members, all of whom are Trustees) at John Knox Church Hall, Stewarton. 
Names to Jess Duncan tel 484050.

2. Sunday 27th May 1400 - 1630 Introductory Training for Volunteers (for anyone undertaking regulated work) at Fenwick Church Hall.

Names to Jess Duncan tel 484050

3. Sunday 3rd June 1330 -1600 Introductory Training for Volunteers (for anyone undertaking regulated work) At Fullarton Connexions Irvine.

Names to Jess Duncan tel 484050

Dunlop Church - Open Sunday Afternoons starts TODAY 6^th May 2018

As in previous years, Dunlop Kirk will be open from 2pm to 4pm every Sunday until the end of October.

If you would like to spend some time in the Church to take a closer look at the beautiful stained glass windows, perhaps visit the “A” listed Clandeboyes Hall (built in 1641 and one of the first free schools in Scotland) or just to enjoy spending time in a peaceful building then please come along.
If you are out for a walk, why not drop by.
All visitors will be very welcome and, as always in Dunlop, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available.