Community News Post

FFP Community News Post 10th July 2025

Last Sunday, our Assistant Minister, Rev Ewan Ritchie, led our worship not so much on the parable of the sower, but rather on that of the mustard seed. Although one’s kernel of faith may be small to start with, it can grow and flourish on hearing God’s word and then can impact on others.  If you missed being at the service, you can still access the recording on our website langtouncentralchurch.org.uk

An important announcement, read by Ewan, was an edict from Presbytery inviting the congregation to a meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday 16 July in the Bennochy building, when our situation re a new Interim Ministry, rather than the expected Transition Ministry will be explained by Daran Golby, Ministries Development Manager from the Faith Action Forum.  Members are asked to attend in order to vote on this appointment going ahead.

Ewan will again be leading our service this coming Sunday. There can be activities for any youngsters present although the Young Church programme has now finished for the summer.  Anyone interested in being part of the choir should meet at 10 a.m. for practice before the service. The Pastoral Care Team is organising a Summer Tea for our elderly members on Sunday afternoon in the St Bryce building.

There will be a lovely summer walk around Markinch on 24^th August leaving church at 12.45. We’ll car share on this occasion as the times of trains are not suitable. Passengers are asked to make a small donation to the drivers. The walk is around 5 miles in open countryside, starting off with a bit of an incline, and taking in part of the Pilgrims’ Way. Coffee and scones at the Laurel Bank when we finish. All are welcome.

Most of our clubs and groups are having a break for the summer, and the St Bryce Coffee Bar is now closed for staff holidays, reopening on Monday 21st July.  However, next week, the Craft Group will meet at 10 a.m. on Monday in the Bennochy St Andrews Hall, and the Olive Branch Cafe will be open in Bennochy on Thursday as usual.

Should you be interested to enquire about bookings for the future months in the halls of any of our four buildings, you should contact the church office in St Bryce on 640016 or office@stbrycekirk.org

Our Facebook page is where you will find information about our congregational life, and can also post your comments or questions.  Search for Langtoun Central Church. Elders may be able to help if you have any queries, but if you need to speak with a minister or have any pastoral concerns for yourself or others, please get in touch with Rev Ewan Ritchie in the first instance on 07814 674974 or ERitchie@churchofscotland.org.uk