Bonnyrigg Parish Church Administration
“A Church at the Heart of the Community”

Welcome to Bonnyrigg Parish Church

 
 

Greetings from the Manse.

 
Welcome to our Sunday worship, we do hope you will feel God's presence, as you join us in worship today. 
 
Our thanks and prayers go everyone who support the work of the church on a regular basis through their offering either electronically or directly at the door. These  offerings allow the church to continue to work here in Bonnyrigg and the wider world. More information about how to donate can be found at https://www.bonnyriggchurch.co.uk/NationalThanksGiving.
 
Sunday Worship: is at 10:00am every Sunday. 
 
A Warm Welcome on a Sunday morning:  Sunday Worship is enhanced each morning by offering a warm welcome to everyone as they enter the church.  This is made possible by a small dedicated team each Sunday morning .
We are looking to strengthen our 8 Welcome Teams  who are at the door on a Sunday morning, and are looking for three or four additional volunteers to add to our current rota of volunteers.
If you think you could help to support this warm welcome once in every eight weeks, please speak to Iain Thomson.   
 
The Harbour: creating a safe space for our young people to meet, connect and learn about the love of Christ.   
 
YF : Serving all young people throughout Bonnyrigg and surrounding area, a warm friendly group for high school aged young people from any church or none. Meeting every fortnight on a Sunday evening in the Pitcairn  - 7pm - 9pm. 
 
 
Youth Drop In : The Youth Drop for teenagers (S1 - S6) to chill out and have fun is held in Cockpen Church Halls on Thursday evenings.  
 
Bonnie Buds: Meets on Thursday mornings, school term time, 10:00am till 12:00pm in the Loudon Hall. 
 
The Harbour Pledge: If you would like to directly support he work of the Harbour, please consider signing a pledge form, this way part of your regular giving to the church is pledged to the work of the Harbour.  Pledge forms are available from the display area in the church. For more information speak to Iain Thomson.
 
The River: meets on the last Sunday of the month in the Pitcairn Centre at 6:30pm. A time to worship, pray and soak in God's presence together. 
 
Private Prayer Time in Church: this will restart on 4th March 2026.   
We are looking to strengthen our team of Welcome volunteers for the restart of Prayer Time, if you think you could offer 2 hours on a Wednesday morning (10:00 - 12:00), on a rota basis please speak to Iain Thomson. 
                   
Pitcairn Centre: The Pitcairn Café is open Monday to Saturday – 10:00am – 12:00pm. Thursdays we will be open until 2:00pm with filled rolls (hot & cold) available. We look forward to welcoming you in for a cuppa and chat. 
 
Monday Morning Meet: Monday Meet is a chance to meet with friends for a cuppa & a chat. Pitcairn Mondays - 10:00 - 12:00. Come along and join in the chat. 
 
Souper Monday: Monday's  from 12 – 2 in the Pitcairn Centre. Come along and enjoy a FREE bowl of soup and a warm welcome!
 
Good Grief:  meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, in the Pitcairn Centre. 
Good Grief meets on Wednesday 4th February 2026 in Donaldson Hall. ALL WELCOME. 
 
Community Pantry:  Our Pop up pantry is every Friday morning 10:30am  – 11:30am, in the Pitcairn.
Donations of non-perishable food for pop-up pantry:  Help us support what can be offered at Friday's pop-up pantry we are seeking donations of non-perishable goods that can be offered to families in need.  Lists of useful items to donate and boxes for donations are available in both the Church and Pitcairn Centre. Boxes will be available in both the Church and Pitcairn Centre for donation. 
 
Pastoral Care Visits: If you know of anyone who is unable to get to church or would like to reconnect with a visit from our minister, Louise or from one of our pastoral care visitors, contact Diane Steel on 07711 133258 or email diane_e_steel@btinternet.com
 
Flower Ministry:  If you know of anyone who you feel would benefit from receiving flowers from the church please contact Evelyn Durham on 07751 337929 or 660 3250.
 
Other dates for your Diary :
 
Guild: Tickets (price £10) are now available for the Guild's Pearls and Prosecco Afternoon Tea on Tuesday, 24 March.  These can be obtained from members of the Guild committee or from Diane Steel.  
 
  • February - March Newsletter is available for delivery
  • There is a new list in the display area for scripture readers starting on  1 March.  Please add your name if you would like to do a reading.
  • 16/03 Holiday Club takes place Monday to Wednesday this week
     
  • 18/02 Bonnyrigg & Lasswade Local History Society meets on Wednesday, 18 February at 7.30 pm in the Pitcairn Centre.  The speaker is George Clark on Lasswade Old Parish Church manse.
  • 22/02 There will be an all-age service next week to celebrate  the activities of Holiday Club
  • 22/02 The River meets on Sunday 22 February from 6.30 to 8.30 in the Pitcairn Centre
  • 22/02 This year's Thinking Day service takes place on Sunday 22 February at 2 pm in the Church
  • 23/02 Souper Monday will end on Monday 23 February

  • 01/03 Lothian & Borders Praise Night - Sunday 1 March at 7pm  Come and join with folk from across Lothian & Borders for an evening of contemporary worship.  Preacher will be David Hill, founder of TryPraying.  The venue is Innerleithen Church, Leither Road, EH44  
  • 04/03 Kirk Session  meets on Wednesday, 4 March at 7 pm in the Pitcairn Centre
  • 08/03 The Sacrament of Holy Communion will take place on Sunday, 8 March.   PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE OF DATE
  • Communion cards are available for delivery by elders
  • 16/03 Flower Power:  Help us refresh our knitted spring flower display in time for our Easter celebrations.  Any pattern  is welcome but if you need some inspiration there is a selection in the Pitcairn Centre along with a collection box until Monday 16 March.  Thank you.
 
 
 
Bibles for Bairns:  There are leaflets to register for this Guild project in the display area and Pitcairn Centre.  If you have or know of a child under the age of 1 please take a leaflet and register their name today!
 
Stamp Appeal:  Church of Scotland is ending its stamp appeal at the end of February.  See Newsletter for further details.  Any used stamps you have must be handed in before the end of February.
 
Pantry are in need of the following donations:  tuna, beans, pasta sauces and pot noodles.  Donations of non-perishable goods can be left in the boxes in the church and Pitcairn Centre.  
 
 
Holiday Club takes place from  Monday, 16 to Wednesday 18 February.
Plastic Sweet Tubs: We are again collecting empty plastic tubs from sweeties like Celebrations in aid  of charity.  Empty Boxes can be left in the Pitcairn Centre or Church
 
Other Notices:
 
Volunteers to support our Sunday Worship: There is a new rota in the display area for volunteers to take part in worship.  We are looking for people to read from scripture, lead prayers for others or offer a children's talks.  If you feel you can help with any of these please add your name to the list.  
 
Prayer Shawls:  Thanks to all who accepted the challenge and were knitting prayer shawls.  Completed shawls should be handed to Pam Thomson  0131 660 3377
 
Newsletter -Articles for Newsletter: We continue to look 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. 
  
Hillwalkers & Ramblers : Schedules of walks for the 2025/26 season are available from the display area of the church. 
 
Used stamps: Please remember to keep collecting used stamps.  Proceeds for the 2025 - 2026 stamp appeal is supporting the work of the Al-Ahli hospital in Northern Gaza which is the only Christian hospital in the Gaza strip and Gaza's only cancer hospital. There is a box in the front entrance. (The Stamp appeal is closing at the end of February, please bring all your used stamps before the end of the month).  
 
Please use the following links for our services: 
 
 
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by following the links below to view previous services: 
 
 
Please share all these links with non Internet or Facebook users who may have access to YouTube via their Smart TV.
 
We absolutely love when people get in touch and are very grateful for those who have, please do share your news, your opinions and suggestions. Louise’s email address is  LPurden@churchofscotland.org.uk 
 
If you are aware of any members or friends who do not receive this email and would like to receive future ones, please ask them to send their email contact details to Iain Thomson at iain@thomson80.co.uk
 
 
 
Every Blessing
 
Louise
 
Rev Louise Purden
Minister

This Week

MESSAGES

SERMON

Church Calendars

1st 10:00 AM Family Sunday Worship
8th 10:00 AM Family Sunday Worship
15th 10:00 AM Family Sunday Worship
22nd 10:00 AM Family Sunday Worship
1st 10:00 AM Family Sunday Worship
Thursday, 05 February 2026 @12:00 AM

PASTORAL CARE VISITS

If you know of anyone who is unable to get to church and would like to reconnect with a visit from our minister, Louise or from one of our pastoral care visitors, contact Diane Steel on 07711 133258 or email diane_e_steel@btinternet,.com

Saturday, 28 February 2026 @9:00 AM

Ramblers Walk Eildon Hills Circular

Around the Eildon Hill Circular

6.5 miles

Leader Liz Caulfield

Start Time 9 am

Distance 6.5 miles

Monday, 02 March 2026 @2:30 AM

Pearls & Prosecco Afternoon Tea

 

Email Diane Steel

Monday, 16 March 2026 @10:00 AM

Flower Power.....

 

Help us refresh our knitted spring flower displays in time for our Easter celebrations.  

Any pattern is welcome but if you need some inspiration,

there is a selection in the Pitcairn Centre along with a collection box until Monday 16th March.  

Thank you. 

Saturday, 28 March 2026 @9:00 AM

Ramblers Walk Cademuir Forest

Cademuir Forest and the John Buchan Way  Circular

Leader David Crichton

Start 9 am

Distance 5.5 miles

Saturday, 25 April 2026 @8:30 AM

Ramblers Walk CommenwealthPool

Commonwealth Pool to to Craigmillar Castle via Dudingston and Dr Neil's garden

Bus pass needed

Leader Moira Kaila

Start 8:30 am

Distance 6 miles

 

Saturday, 30 May 2026 @8:30 AM

Ramblers Walk Tyningham Links Circular

Tyningham Links Circular

Leader Liz Caufield

Start 8:30 am

Distance 6 miles

Saturday, 27 June 2026 @8:30 AM

Ramblers Walk Pittenweem to Crail

Pittenweem to Crail

Buss passes needed

Leader Alison Hickman

Start 8:30 am

Distance 6 miles

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Virtual Prayer Box

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.

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Giving

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 or if you wish to donate directly please  go here Donate .

Blessings

Louise