Author: IWS

  • … you wait ages for one …

    Not buses this time – but pianos! In September 2015 when the Pavilion closed for refurbishment (initial time-scale of approximately two years) the “town piano” needed a safe storage space. […]

  • From the Parable of the Weeds

    “Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Whoever has ears, let them hear. ” Matthew 13 v 43

  • Minister on holiday

    We are looking forward to having Douglas Allan leading our Sunday Worship for the next two weeks while Sibyl is on holiday – 22nd and 29th June 2025.

  • Sunday 15th June 2025

    Morning Worship on Sunday 15th June will be led by Douglas Allan as the minister will be on Annual Leave.

  • A Profound Silence

    On Saturday afternoon, 31st May 2025, over 200 people experienced a hugely moving ‘Profound Silence’ in the sanctuary of the Isle of Bute Parish Church. All had spent the previous […]

  • Pews for Sale

    After the recent rearrangement at the front of the church there are a number of pews surplus to requirements. These are now available to buy – some long and some […]

  • Watch out for the scaffolding!

    It is a long story. Ten years ago at a Quinquennial Visit the surveyor raised the need for the harling at the front of the church to be replaced. The […]

  • Pray for the Kirk Session

    A gentle reminder to all Elders – there will be a Kirk Session meeting next Thursday, 8th May, at 7.00 pm. ‘Whether you turn to the right or to the […]

  • Easter Sunday

    At 7.00 am today about 30 Christians from all the congregations of Bute climbed the hill up to the ruined remains of St Blane’s Church. We had a joyful service […]

  • Easter Service at St Blane’s

    The weather forecast is looking not too bad for our annual trek up the hill to the ruins of St Blane’s Chapel for our Easter Morning “Sunrise” Service at 7.00 […]