We are a Church of Scotland congregation based in the centre of Bonnyrigg. Our aim as a congregation is to provide a warm welcome to all who join us. To offer an inclusive, open and affirming ministry, to demonstrate a strong concern for social issues, both in our local community and further afield. We aim to work positively with other church and faith communities. We strive to be a friendly and welcoming church for all.
We would love to welcome you as part of the family of Bonnyrigg Parish Church, remember you do not have to be a member to come along to any of our activities or services of worship. If you want to know more about church membership then please contact the minister who will be only to happy to help
Greater love has no-one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.
John 15:13
| 5th | 10:00 AM | Sunday Worship & DJ Club – Rev Louise Purden |
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(tea & coffee after service in halls) Everyone is welcome |
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| 12th | 10:00 AM | Service of Remembrance - Rev Loise Purden |
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followed by a Service in the park, & tea & coffee in halls) |
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| 19th | 10:00 AM | Sunday Worship & DJ Club – Rev Louise Purden |
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(tea & coffee after service in halls) Everyone is welcome |
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| 26th | 10:00 AM | Sunday Worship & DJ Club – Rev Louise Purden |
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(tea & coffee after service in halls) Everyone is welcome |
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| 3rd | 10:00 AM | Communion - Rev Loise Purden |
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Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, 3 December (tea & coffee after service in halls) Everyone is welcome |
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| 10th | 10:00 AM | Sunday Worship & DJ Club – Rev Louise Purden |
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(tea & coffee after service in halls) Everyone is welcome |
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| 17th | 10:30 AM | Sunday Worship & Nativity with DJ Club & YF |
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followed by a Service in the park, & tea & coffee in halls) |
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| 24th | 10:30 AM | 10:30am Family Service – Rev Louise Purden |
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(tea & coffee after service in halls) |
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| 25th | 10:30 AM | Family Christmas Day Service - Rev Louise Purden |
| 31st | 10:30 AM | Family Service - Rev Louise Purden |
| Sunday, 05 November 2023 | Marion Ewing |
| Sunday, 12 November 2023 | Laura Buchanan |
| Sunday, 19 November 2023 | May Wilkins |
| Sunday, 26 November 2023 | Betty Stoddart |
| Sunday, 03 December 2023 | Hazel Lyall |
| Sunday, 10 December 2023 | Mary Gardiner |
Statutory meeting of the Kirk Session is Wdnesday 1st November @ 7.30pm in the Pitcairns Centre
Speaker: Neil Stewart
Dryerre was a pharmacist, analytical and dispensing chemist, optician and advertising genius in Bonnyrigg in the first half of the 20th century.
Meets on Tuesday 14 November. The speakers are our own Jenny, Jo and Louise on their experiences of living and working abroad. The £15 balance of the Christmas meal is now due.
The walk departs @9 am. All are welcome
Vogrie Circular Via D’Arcy and Edgehead
For More Information
Contact Alastair Dudgeon 663 8359 or May Wilkins 660 4473
Blythswood Shoe Box Appeal: Many thanks to everyone who filled a shoe box for Blythswood Care. A total of 50 boxes were delivered to them.
Tues Evening Adult Badminton: If you are interested in getting out to do something in the darker evenings this group meets on Tuesday evenings from 8pm - 10pm in the Loudon Hall. We are looking for new members, please come along and join us you will be made very welcome. Contact Heather Lamb for more information Email: hlamb109@gmail.com
Appeal from Guides: More help wanted!! - Girl Guiding in Bonnyrigg is growing rapidly and we are always looking for some extra hands. We have units on most evenings throughout the area. If you would like to be involved and help young women and girls in our local community please contact Claire Burnett on 07590 304700.
Newsletter -Appeal for articles: We are looking for fresh content for future magazines, It could be a favourite hymn/bible reading and why they are important; tales from old and new Bonnyrigg, news of sporting or other events from youth, uniformed or other church groups. Pictures tell a thousand words so pictures are welcome. They may not all be used immediately but can used in future magazine.
Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday 25th November 2023, 10:00am - 12:00pm in Church Halls.
To mark the switching on of the town Christmas lights there will be a drop in Christingle making session on Sunday 26 November from 12.30 - 3. This will be followed by a short service from 3 - 3.30 in the church
Meets on Wednesday, 29 November from 2 - 3.30 in the Pitcairn Centre
Our Feb holiday club will take place this year on Monday 12th Feb & Tues 13rth Feb between 10:00am & 1:00pm. We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you free either or both days ands would like to join the team for the holiday club please speak to Josh on 07907 437818. There are lots of different rolls to fill and skills required, there is always a place on the team for YOU!!
An evening of music and Christmas cheer by Yvonne & David Lyon and Gareth Davies-Jones will take place in the Church on Friday 1 December at 7.30 pm. Contact Ali Wilson for tickets £8 on 07846 581088
Hillwalk Tinto, Biggar
Christmas lunch will be held on Tuesday 5th December in Broomieknowe Golf Club.
Kirk Session will meet at 7:30pm in the Pitcairn for a statutory meeting.
The walk departs @9 am. All are welcome
For More Information
Contact Alastair Dudgeon 663 8359 or Alison Hickman 663 744
In the Church on Tuesday, 12 December at 7.30 pm. Entry by donation. All proceeds will be donated to the Church
Our Feb holiday club will take place this year on Monday 12th Feb & Tues 13rth Feb between 10:00am & 1:00pm. We are looking for volunteers to help with this event. If you free either or both days ands would like to join the team for the holiday club please speak to Josh on 07907 437818. There are lots of different rolls to fill and skills required, there is always a place on the team for YOU!!
Our next Newsletter will be issued on Sunday, 3 December.
Material for inclusion should be sent to officebonnyriggparishchurch@gmail.com by Thursday, 23 November at the latest
Our next Newsletter will be issued on Sunday, 3 December
Material for inclusion should be sent to officebonnyriggparishchurch@gmail.com
Private Prayer Time on Wednesdays, between 10:00am and 12:00pm. Even if you do not feel ready to return to Sunday Worship you may find comfort in some quiet time within the Church or if you cant make it please use this Virtual Prayer Box for any of your requests for prayer.
This prayer box is secure and will go directly to the minister.
We continue to be grateful to our members who support the work of the church through their Giving.
If you would like to know more about how you may give to the church please visit our Giving page.
Blessings
