{"id":4632,"date":"2025-04-10T11:53:12","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T10:53:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=4632"},"modified":"2025-05-29T14:53:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T13:53:22","slug":"history-bennochy-church-2012-2015","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=4632","title":{"rendered":"History &#8211; Bennochy Church 2012 &#8211; 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Bennochy Church 2012 &#8211; 2015<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">We continue the history of Bennochy from 2012 to 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">At the end of January 2012 the original view of the Church building was restored with the removal of the large trees. Pictures of the view before and after cutting can be seen below.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4632_717c5f-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4632_717c5f-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4632_717c5f-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id4632_717c5f-e2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4632_717c5f-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4632_717c5f-e2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4632_717c5f-e2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4632_1e10d7-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4632_1e10d7-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4632_1e10d7-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4632_1e10d7-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4632_1e10d7-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_1e10d7-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_1e10d7-5b{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_1e10d7-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_1e10d7-5b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4632_1e10d7-5b\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/outside2012.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/outside2012.jpg 400w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/outside2012-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church building after tree removal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4632_149041-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4632_149041-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4632_149041-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4632_149041-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4632_149041-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_149041-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_149041-98{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_149041-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_149041-98 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4632_149041-98\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/outside2008.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/outside2008.jpg 400w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/outside2008-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Church building before tree removal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The annual RNLI SOS tea afternoon, held in late February again raised much needed funds for the lifeboats. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">This years&#8217; Souper Sunday lunch in aid of the <strong>Church of Scotland HIV Aids<\/strong> project was well attended with much soup consumed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">A picture of the ladies all ready to serve is shown below with more available in the photo gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/22\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All ready for Souper Sunday!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns4632_6f36d7-7f{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns4632_6f36d7-7f .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns4632_6f36d7-7f .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_6f36d7-7f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_6f36d7-7f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_6f36d7-7f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_6f36d7-7f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_6f36d7-7f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_6f36d7-7f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns4632_6f36d7-7f\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_86dc8f-f1.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_86dc8f-f1.kb-button{margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn4632_86dc8f-f1 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=3724#gallery22\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Photo Gallery: Souper Sunday<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_9d056f-99 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_9d056f-99 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4632_9d056f-99\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Bennochy Stained Glass Windows<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">On the 5th and 6th of March, the new Stained Glass Windows were installed which commemorate the union to form Bennochy Parish Church.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/windows\/stainedglass.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"145\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stainedglass_small.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stainedglass_small.jpg 400w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/stainedglass_small-300x109.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bennochy Stained Glass Windows Design (click for larger image)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Within the design of the window, the churches are linked by a ribbon which encircles Bennochy. The union is symbolised through colour: the blues in the St Andrew\u2019s panel (lower left) combine with the yellows in The St John\u2019s panel (lower right) to give green in the Bennochy panel (centre) \u2013 the colour of resurrection and new life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The following descriptions explain the design behind each diamond in the window, from left to right.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/windows\/window1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lower Left Diamond: St Andrew\u2019s Church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The saltire cross and rope &#8211; symbols of St Andrews martyrdom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fish \u2013 St Andrew offered the two fish in the Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The net \u2013 St Andrew the fisherman. The trinity knot within represents the three churches which formed St Andrew&#8217;s \u2013 Abbotsrood, Dunnikier and Victoria Road.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The woven strands also symbolise the town\u2019s history as a centre of linen weaving.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/windows\/window2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Upper Left Diamond<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The words from Ephesians 4, 4-6 continue the theme of unity: &#8220;There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and father of all&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Trinity symbol \u2013 &#8220;One God&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dove, flames and 3 droplets of water \u2013 &#8220;One baptism&#8221; through the Holy Spirit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The seeds \u2013 baptism symbolises sowing the seeds of a Christian life. Here the seeds and the blue flower represent linseed oil, used in the production of linoleum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The rays \u2013 the radiant light of fellowship reaching out to the community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/windows\/window3.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Centre Diamond: Bennochy Church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The green cross \u2013 symbol of resurrection, new life and spring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The unification took place in spring and the service featured a cross, made from daffodils.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The tree- symbolising the growth of the new church, it\u2019s many branches reaching out into the community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The buildings of the Parish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The people of the Parish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The flag \u2013 symbol of Bennochy\u2019s missionary links with Zambia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/windows\/window4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Upper Right Diamond: Autumn Trees<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Represents autumn in the four Kirkcaldy parks (Beveridge, Dunnikier, Gallatown &amp; Ravenscraig).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The landscape in the much admired hymn written by the former minister Rev Jack Millar &#8220;When the golden light of the morning, sets the Lomond Hills aglow, and the light of heaven is adorning, the fields and trees below&#8221;.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The rainbow \u2013 symbol of a covenant (of faith), of hope and future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/windows\/window5.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lower Right Diamond: St John\u2019s Church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>St John\u2019s Cross.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The soaring Eagle \u2013 symbol of the gospel of St John the evangelist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The chalice and snake \u2013 symbols of St John\u2019s martyrdom.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The grapes and grain \u2013 Holy Communion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/window_install.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/window_install.jpg 450w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/window_install-300x227.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Installing the New Windows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">For a larger view of the fully completed window after installation, click on the image below:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/windows\/large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/windows\/large_small.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bennochy Stained Glass Windows (click for larger image)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.kadence-column4632_e9b1bf-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4632_e9b1bf-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4632_e9b1bf-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4632_e9b1bf-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4632_e9b1bf-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_e9b1bf-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_e9b1bf-ae{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_e9b1bf-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_e9b1bf-ae > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4632_e9b1bf-ae\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The windows were designed and constructed by Shona McInnes and installed during the 5th and 6th of March 2012. You can view other examples of her work by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leadlinestudio.com\/\">clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_720d48-6a .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_720d48-6a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4632_720d48-6a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The 11th March saw a new Memorial Service introduced in the afternoon which invited all the family and friends connected with Bennochy Church, the Parish or whose funeral had been conducted by the minister over the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The new Bennochy Stained Glass Windows were dedicated during a special service on 18th March. Many guests including the designer Shona McInnes, relatives of the benefactors and previous ministers associated with the building were present. The afternoon sun shone brightly to show the windows to best effect.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/robin.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3778\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/robin.jpg 550w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/robin-300x218.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rev. Robin McAlpine with the new stained glass windows<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">After the service tea, coffee and a wide selection of sausage rolls and cakes were available!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"331\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/window_tea.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3780\" style=\"width:550px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/window_tea.jpg 550w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/window_tea-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Refreshments for guests after the window dedication service<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">On Saturday March 24th Bennochy Parish Church joined the other Churches in Kirkcaldy Presbytery at the first Celebrate and Discover day held at Kirkcaldy High School.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/celebrate2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3781\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/celebrate2.jpg 350w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/celebrate2-216x300.jpg 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Each Church presented its own stand with photographs of Church life and information about the Church, its people and activities. The main hall hosted the exhibitions along with ad-hoc singing groups and choirs. At the end of the day a closing worship was held including a Presbytery wide Choir and Praise Band. In the classrooms, various workshops were held with Bennochy providing a video on the new stained glass windows and a talk on website design. In the staff room a special show of items related to Jenny Featherstone and her work in Zambia was presented.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/21\/0.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">George Grant and Ron Steedman at the Bennochy Church stand at the Celebrate and Discover event at Kirkcaldy High School<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns4632_865a78-4f{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns4632_865a78-4f .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns4632_865a78-4f .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_865a78-4f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_865a78-4f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_865a78-4f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_865a78-4f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_865a78-4f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_865a78-4f .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns4632_865a78-4f\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_b4ee9a-3f.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_b4ee9a-3f.kb-button{margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn4632_b4ee9a-3f kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=3724#gallery21\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Photo Gallery: Celebrate and Discover<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">On their second visit to Bennochy Church, The Albany Church Deaf Choir from Edinburgh participated in the morning service on the 13th May and entranced the congregation with their sign-language singing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The Queens&#8217; Diamond Jubilee in June was celebrated with special bunting and appropriately coloured flowers for the Sunday service. To coincide, the first strawberry tea of the year also celebrated the jubilee as shown in the gathering below, with some interesting guests in disguise.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/4\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Diamond Jubilee Strawberry Tea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/4\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A special visitor at the Jubilee Strawberry Tea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">A fun day with Barbecue was held on the 23rd June with the weather relenting from the recent heavy rain just in time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The renowned African Children&#8217;s Choir visited the Bennochy Church building for the second time to perform a concert on the 21st September as part of their UK tour. The children stayed with local families prior to the concert which was held in aid of the Music for Life charity.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/achoir.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/achoir.jpg 550w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/achoir-300x191.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">African Children&#8217;s Choir<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"194\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bibleworld1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3791\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Bibleworld Mobile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">A special visit by the <strong>Bibleworld Mobile<\/strong> was made to Kirkcaldy where the travelling trailer was sited in the Esplanade Basin car park for two weeks starting on the 29th October. Brought in by the Scottish Bible Society primarily for school children, the highly acclaimed education resource was visited by nine local primary schools with over 700 children enjoying the latest technology to bring the bible to life. Members of the Bennochy congregation acted as volunteer stewards during the visit and three open days were organised for anyone to experience the attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><br clear=\"left\">The annual Bennochy Parish Church Christmas Fayre was held in November with an excellent number of vistors buying the donated (and home made) goods and refreshements. A total of \u00a32,485 was raised for Church funds.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/23\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Busy home baking stall at the Christmas Fayre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns4632_30703d-54{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns4632_30703d-54 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns4632_30703d-54 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_30703d-54 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_30703d-54 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_30703d-54 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_30703d-54 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_30703d-54 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_30703d-54 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns4632_30703d-54\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_efce98-ec.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_efce98-ec.kb-button{margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn4632_efce98-ec kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=3724#gallery23\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Photo Gallery: Christmas Fayre 2012<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">During November the congregation filled many Christmas boxes for distribution by Blythswood Care throughout Eastern Europe. The boxes were presented at a themed Sunday service led by the Wycliffe Bible Translators who explained how the bible is translated into printed, audio and sign language editions for use around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xmas_boxes_2012.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xmas_boxes_2012.jpg 400w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xmas_boxes_2012-300x254.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas boxes for distribution in Eastern Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Later in the week the lorry uplifted 142 boxes from Bennochy Church and 95 boxes from Dunnikier School before being transported to the depot and then on to countries where there is a lot of poverty. This was a wonderful boost to the appeal and everyone was thanked for filling a shoe box or who gave a donation. Our support of this charity helps to bring joy and laughter to people at Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.corrymeela.org\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"303\" height=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/corry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/corry.jpg 303w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/corry-300x85.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The <strong>Rev. Dr. Inderjit Bhogal OBE<\/strong>, leader of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.corrymeela.org\/\">Corrymeela Community<\/a>, was guest preacher at a special evening service on 18th November at which guests from around the Kirkcaldy area were invited. The following day he spoke to MSPs in the Holyrood Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">On St. Andrew&#8217;s Day a charity concert was held to support Maggie&#8217;s cancer facility in Kirkcaldy. The East Fife Ladies Choir supported by children from the North Primary School raised more than \u00a3700 for this worthy cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The first day of Advent saw our <strong>Youth Participation Service<\/strong> which included special slots for the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides who taught the congregation a new song to sing around the campfire. The Boys&#8217; Brigade then presented a review of the year highlighting the many exciting activities the boys participate in and the Taekwondo Club explained and demonstrated the many skills they master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our traditional Gift Service, where toys and gifts are donated to the Salvation Army for local distribution, was enhanced this year with a live band including well known musician <a href=\"http:\/\/www.brucedavies.com\/\">Bruce Davies<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/band.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3811\" style=\"width:550px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/band.jpg 550w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/band-300x161.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Christmas Gift Service was enhanced by the House Band!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The band joined with Brian on the organ for the final two hymns. The Salvation Army were also present to accept the wide selection of gifts for local families in need. As this need increases each year, such gifts are very welcome by the recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/giftstree2012.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/giftstree2012.jpg 450w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/giftstree2012-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Christmas Tree is circled by a wide selection of gifts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"362\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gifts2012.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gifts2012.jpg 550w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gifts2012-300x197.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas Gifts donated to the Salvation Army<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"157\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/nativity.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3815\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nativity Scene<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Christmas services this year included the Choir-led <strong>Lessons and Carols<\/strong> service followed by the Christmas Sunday morning service with the Sunday School and band accompaniment. A <strong>Watchnight<\/strong> event on Christmas Eve was also held.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"361\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/guitar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3814\" style=\"width:300px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/guitar.jpg 300w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/guitar-249x300.jpg 249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Robin on the Guitar at Christmas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_1fb218-96 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_1fb218-96 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4632_1fb218-96\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">2013<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">On <strong>February 9th<\/strong>, the former St. Andrew&#8217;s Parish Church building was sold to the Redeemed Christian Church of God who at the time were meeting in Glenrothes. The building had been empty since the union to form Bennochy Parish Church in early 2010. The pictures below were taken at the handover of the keys to the building.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSCF0969.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3818\" style=\"width:550px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSCF0969.jpg 550w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSCF0969-300x219.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The official handover of the St. Andrew&#8217;s Church building from George Grant to Pastor Joseph from the Redeemed Christian Church of God<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSCF0972.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3819\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSCF0972.jpg 550w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/DSCF0972-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and Kirkcaldy Presbytery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">On Saturday 2nd March, congregation member Bruce Davies performed a special musical concert. In a full time performing career spanning 29 years, Bruce has regularly sung all over the UK and USA and this was his first homecoming concert in Kirkcaldy for more than two years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The concert consisted of Bruce performing with his acoustic six and twelve string guitars and singing the songs of his heroes and friends, as well as some of his own award-winning compositions and the best of Scotland\u2019s song repertoire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">At the service on 17th March, our missionary partner Jenny Featherstone visited and gave an informative presentation on her work in Zambia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The Guild hosted the East Fife Ladies Choir at their concert evening in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The<strong> Fife Deaf Church<\/strong> held their first service at Bennochy Church at the end of March after relocating from their previous home at St. Bryce Kirk. Their services are held on the last Sunday of each month and all visitors are welcome to attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">In April over \u00a3600 was raised by a <strong>Scones and Sponges Afternoon Tea<\/strong> in aid of the Samaritans Kirkcaldy + District who celebrated 40 years of service in 2010 and are in need of funds to improve their Kirkcaldy building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">July was marked by the now traditional rota of services spread between the town center churches. This year the major themes of St. Columba were celebrated as 2013 marks 1450 years since his arrival on Iona. At Bennochy we celebrated the &#8220;Spiritual Life&#8221; of St Columba followed by &#8220;On a mission&#8221; at St Bryce, &#8220;Peace&#8221; at Linktown and &#8220;Hospitality&#8221; at Abbotshall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The first stage in preparing for our new community caf\u00e9 saw the Methven Hall painted in a new olive green colour during July to be followed by new curtains. A single Strawberry Fayre was held this year which raised \u00a3784 for Church funds. Despite a downpour in the morning, the afternoon event was well attended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">A new group offering educational Music, Singing and Movement to pre-school children started in August in the Methven Hall on Wednesday mornings. Jo Jingles hold classes around the country and are very popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">On the 24th August, a <strong>Fun and Find Out Day<\/strong> was held in the hall and gardens when over 140 mainly local residents spent the afternoon taking part in activities, were entertained and offered free refreshments. As the event\u2019s name suggests, \u2018fun\u2019 was very much the theme and there was something for all ages and interests. Outside there was a range of traditional games in which children (and quite a few adults) got totally involved, culminating in a \u2018tug of war\u2019. Fortunately there were plenty of hot dogs to help keep up energy levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Inside, all the halls including the sanctuary, were home to quizzes, robot demonstrations (Boys&#8217; Brigade), learning origami (Brownies), a local history display (Kirkcaldy Civic Society), a Taekwondo demonstration (Taekwondo Club) and a piece of community theatre intriguingly entitled \u2018Do Elephants Live Upstairs?\u2019 (Suit and Pace). Meanwhile George the Clown wandered round encouraging folk to have a go at all the activities. Refreshments were available from our new community caf\u00e9 &#8211; &#8220;The Olive Branch&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The purpose of the event was not only to show what happens in the church throughout the week but also to ask members of the local community what else could be offered. At the &#8220;Community Evaluation Stall&#8221; everyone had the opportunity to comment on the local area and make suggestions. This was part of our on &#8211; going commitment to reaching out to the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/24\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:336px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Boys&#8217; Brigade show their project work at the Fun and Find Out Day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns4632_ebf7e3-a6{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns4632_ebf7e3-a6 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns4632_ebf7e3-a6 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_ebf7e3-a6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_ebf7e3-a6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_ebf7e3-a6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_ebf7e3-a6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_ebf7e3-a6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_ebf7e3-a6 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns4632_ebf7e3-a6\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_903057-4f.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_903057-4f.kb-button{margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn4632_903057-4f kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=3724#gallery24\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Photo Gallery: Fun and Find Out Day<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">After 20 years, the <strong>Mothers and Toddlers Group<\/strong> has unfortunately had to close. This group provided invaluable support to local mothers allowing them to meet regularly and gain new friendships for years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><a href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=1885\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"377\" height=\"160\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/logo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Olive Branch Cafe\" class=\"wp-image-1850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/logo-2.jpg 377w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/logo-2-300x127.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 377px) 100vw, 377px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">A new venture, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=1885\">The Olive Branch Community Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/strong>, opened on the morning of Thursday 12th September serving a selection of freshly made soup and sandwich meals as well as tea\/coffee and a selection of other drinks and snacks. The caf\u00e9 is open every Thursday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The first day got off to a very good start thanks to the great support from members of the congregation and the team of volunteers. There were quite a few new faces and hope that these numbers will increase as word spreads. Feedback on the menu was very positive. The team was overwhelmed by the generous donations by members of the congregation of food, ingredients and a range of items.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2013.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2013.jpg 450w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2013-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A selection of the Harvest Thanksgiving donations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our annual Harvest Thanksgiving service in late September welcomed donations of non-perishable goods, shown above, for local distribution by the Salvation Army. An offering was also taken to support a carpentry student in Zambia on a course at the Chodart College under the control of Jenny Featherstone, our missionary partner.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jigsaw1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jigsaw1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/jigsaw1-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The congregation beside the stained glass window &#8211; click for larger picture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">This picture shows some of the members of the congregation beside the stained glass window during a special photo session for a new jigsaw &#8211; sure to be a big seller at the Christmas Fayre!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"192\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bb_hunter.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3849\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ian Hunter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">One of our &#8216;older&#8217; boys from the Boys&#8217; Brigade arranged a special football match at Buckingham Palace on the 7th of October in celebration of grass roots football. Ian Hunter, as president of the Civil Service Football Club, organised the special 150th anniversary match which was hosted by HRH The Duke of Cambridge. This event was widely covered by TV news broadcasts. Ian sent his good wishes to all current and previous Boys&#8217; Brigade members as well as to John Methven and the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">A special talk was given by Chris Beattie at the 20th October service covering some of the recent activities of KART (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kart.me.uk\">Kirkcaldy Area Reachout Trust<\/a>). To provide greater support for the work of KART, special offerings at Communion Sunday services were donated to KART until the end of 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our annual Christmas box offering was once again well supported by the congregation who filled their boxes during October. The boxes were collected in Church for distribution by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.blythswood.org\/\">Blythswood Care<\/a> throughout Eastern Europe and Pakistan. Pictures of some of the boxes prior to the uplift are shown below:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4632_20deae-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4632_20deae-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4632_20deae-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id4632_20deae-76 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4632_20deae-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4632_20deae-76 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4632_20deae-76 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4632_2f3629-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4632_2f3629-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4632_2f3629-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4632_2f3629-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4632_2f3629-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_2f3629-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_2f3629-ce{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_2f3629-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_2f3629-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4632_2f3629-ce\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xmas_boxes_2013.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3851\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas boxes for distribution by Blythswood Care<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4632_d20066-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4632_d20066-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4632_d20066-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4632_d20066-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4632_d20066-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_d20066-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_d20066-06{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_d20066-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_d20066-06 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4632_d20066-06\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xmas_boxes_2013_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3852\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas boxes for distribution by Blythswood Care<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The Christmas Fayre was held as usual in November and was very busy with a wide selection of items for sale.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/25\/0.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A busy scene at the Christmas Fayre<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns4632_2cef8d-84{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns4632_2cef8d-84 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns4632_2cef8d-84 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_2cef8d-84 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_2cef8d-84 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_2cef8d-84 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_2cef8d-84 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_2cef8d-84 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_2cef8d-84 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns4632_2cef8d-84\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_9efa36-45.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_9efa36-45.kb-button{margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn4632_9efa36-45 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=3724#gallery25\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Photo Gallery: Christmas Fayre 2013<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Christmas at Bennochy started with the 1st day of Advent service followed by the annual gift service where toys are donated for local distribution by the Salvation Army. A selection of pictures from the gift service are shown below.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id4632_f38d4b-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4632_f38d4b-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4632_f38d4b-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id4632_f38d4b-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id4632_f38d4b-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id4632_f38d4b-21 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4632_f38d4b-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4632_f38d4b-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4632_f38d4b-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap > div:not(.added-for-specificity){grid-column:initial;}.kb-row-layout-id4632_f38d4b-21 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4632_f38d4b-21 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-4-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4632_4a1b33-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4632_4a1b33-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4632_4a1b33-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4632_4a1b33-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4632_4a1b33-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_4a1b33-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_4a1b33-91{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_4a1b33-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_4a1b33-91 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4632_4a1b33-91\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xmasguitar.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3859\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4632_4451ee-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4632_4451ee-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4632_4451ee-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4632_4451ee-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4632_4451ee-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_4451ee-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_4451ee-ea{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_4451ee-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_4451ee-ea > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column 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.kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_84399c-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_84399c-32{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_84399c-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_84399c-32 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4632_84399c-32\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"218\" height=\"293\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gifts2013_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3861\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4632_44462f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4632_44462f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4632_44462f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4632_44462f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4632_44462f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_44462f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_44462f-01{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_44462f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_44462f-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4632_44462f-01\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gifts2013_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3862\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"376\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gifts2013.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gifts2013.jpg 550w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gifts2013-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gifts for donation to the Salvation Army<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_9688af-a2 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_9688af-a2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4632_9688af-a2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">2014<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The Kirkcaldy Foodbank was founded in Dysart with support and supplies from the congregation. Ongoing supplies were able to be left during the opening hours of the Olive Branch Caf\u00e9 each Thursday and at local supermarkets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">A Ceilidh and Buffet was held in February to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Taekwondo Club. The previous week a 24hr Taekwondo exhibition kept everyone very busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our annual RNLI SOS Tea Afternoon raised over \u00a31,600 with proceeds to the Kirkcaldy branch of the RNLI. The scones and cake were well received!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">In March, the second Presbytery-wide <strong>Celebrate and Discover Day<\/strong> was held again at Kirkcaldy High School. As well as stands from all the Churches there was music, a praise band, youth activities and arts competitions. Each Church congregation was invited to create messaage cards in the shape of leaves for placing on each &#8216;vine&#8217;, as shown in the picture below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/26\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Bennochy vine at Celebrate and Discover 2014<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns4632_35ee49-4a{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns4632_35ee49-4a .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns4632_35ee49-4a .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_35ee49-4a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_35ee49-4a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_35ee49-4a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_35ee49-4a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_35ee49-4a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_35ee49-4a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns4632_35ee49-4a\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_3850ea-6f.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_3850ea-6f.kb-button{margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn4632_3850ea-6f kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=3724#gallery26\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Photo Gallery: Celebrate and Discover 2014<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The Women&#8217;s Group annual Bunny Drive in April was another great success this year raising nearly \u00a3300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">At the 11th May morning service we were joined by <strong>Malcolm Evans<\/strong> from Zambia, pictured below left.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"211\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Malcolm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3871\" style=\"width:200px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Malcolm Evans<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"170\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/boxes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3870\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Money Box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">He updated us on the latest news from our Mission Partner, <a href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=2734\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"2734\">Jenny Featherstone<\/a> in Choma and also delivered two money boxes made from Rosewood and Mukwa, the local hardwoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The boxes were commissioned from the Carpentry School in Chodart College, where we began the year by supporting Stanley S. Mweetwa over the year&#8217;s course. However as he had to give up the course part way through we altered our support to Priscilla Handima on the Tailoring course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><br clear=\"left\"><strong>Christian Aid Week<\/strong> started on the 11th May in style with a <strong>Soup and Sweet Fellowship Lunch<\/strong> with all proceeds going to Christian Aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Some pictures from the special lunch are shown below. A three course meal was speedily delivered with soup, sweet and tea\/coffee being offered.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"390\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/soup14-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3875\" style=\"width:500px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/soup14-01.jpg 500w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/soup14-01-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soup and Sweet Fellowship Lunch 2014<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/soup14-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/soup14-02.jpg 500w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/soup14-02-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Soup and Sweet Fellowship Lunch 2014<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Summer services followed the pattern of previous years with a rotation around St. Bryce, Abbotshall and Linktown Churches with a theme of famous sermons from the mounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">At the service on 10th August, we were joined by the Revd. Steve Eason, senior pastor of Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Steve was attending the Scotland Connection 2014 conference in Kirkcaldy along with 11 other pastors from the USA. A Ceilidh was held as part of the conference at St. Columba&#8217;s Church in Glenrothes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">September marked the first anniversary of the Olive Branch Caf\u00e9. As part of the annual Fun and Find Out Day, an internet access facility was launched which is now available during the caf\u00e9 opening hours and also provides free wi-fi &#8211; turning us into a full Internet Caf\u00e9! A section of the hall was setup with a selection of donated laptops to allow members of the local community to access web based services. The local MSP <strong>David Torrance<\/strong> formally opened the new facility. Members of the caf\u00e9 team are shown below with a selection of cakes (which were free on anniversary day).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cafe-firstyear.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3879\" style=\"width:500px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cafe-firstyear.jpg 500w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cafe-firstyear-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Olive Branch Caf\u00e9 &#8211; A warm welcome on the first anniversary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The special Harvest Thanksgiving service marked the first use of the special wooden collection boxes made at our request in Zambia. They were used for a collection to raise funds to support our sponsored student at the college. As usual the Salvation Army was on hand to accept our gift of foodstuffs which will be added to the local foodbank supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"337\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2014-01.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2014-01.jpg 400w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2014-01-300x253.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Harvest Thanksgiving Service 2014<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"302\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2014-02.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3911\" style=\"width:500px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2014-02.jpg 500w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2014-02-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Collection for the Salvation Army<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our annual Family Quiz Night in October, organised by the Women&#8217;s Group, was once again a fun evening and included a dessert supper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Support for the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal continued this year with a selection of Christmas boxes being filled and donated by the congregation for distribution in Albania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and several other countries where there is a lot of poverty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id4632_548e21-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id4632_548e21-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id4632_548e21-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id4632_548e21-26 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id4632_548e21-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id4632_548e21-26 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id4632_548e21-26 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column4632_f9ce4f-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4632_f9ce4f-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4632_f9ce4f-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4632_f9ce4f-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4632_f9ce4f-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_f9ce4f-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_f9ce4f-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_f9ce4f-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_f9ce4f-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4632_f9ce4f-ef\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xmas_boxes_2014_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3913\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas boxes for the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4632_ef82b1-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4632_ef82b1-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4632_ef82b1-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4632_ef82b1-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4632_ef82b1-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_ef82b1-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_ef82b1-53{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_ef82b1-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_ef82b1-53 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4632_ef82b1-53\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"188\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xmas_boxes_2014_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3912\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas boxes for the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our annual gift day helped collect toys and other gifts for distribution around the Kirkcaldy area for Christmas by The Salvation Army. A picture of some of the gifts is shown below. In total 92 boxes were donated by Bennochy Church, mostly for Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gifts2014.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gifts2014.jpg 500w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/gifts2014-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gift Day toys for local distribution by The Salvation Army<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Poinsettias were displayed in the Church during the Advent services, each dedicated by a member of the congregation to remember loved ones. The plants were taken home after the Christmas service.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/poins2014.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/poins2014.jpg 300w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/poins2014-294x300.jpg 294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christmas Poinsettias<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_4bbdd0-51 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_4bbdd0-51 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4632_4bbdd0-51\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">2015<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Two new keep fit classes were started on Thursdays comprising Zumba Gold and Tai Chi. After the workouts a trip to the Olive Branch Caf\u00e9 would likely be needed! If that was not enough, a new Monday night Zumba class was also inaugurated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our annual Songs of Praise service was held at the beginning of March where members of the congregation were able to select a song and give a short introduction as to why it was chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">This years RNLI SOS Tea Afternoon with a cake and candy stall, also in March, raised over \u00a31,300 with proceeds to the Kirkcaldy branch of the RNLI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The Open Door team fundraiser event of the year was an auction of nearly 100 donated items &#8211; a great effort!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">During the summer a new heating system was installed throughout the Church with increased flexibility when used in the various halls. The Methven Hall stage was also removed and replaced with a new storage area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">In September the Church hosted another <strong>Fun and Find Out Day<\/strong> which included the output from the first meetings of the new <strong>Quilting Group<\/strong> as well as food and childrens entertainment. Also providing musical delights were the newly formed <strong>Community Choir<\/strong> based on the popular TV series. All members of the local community are invited to take part regardless of singing ability!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The gardens were also enhanced with two new benches, one dedicated to former long time congregation member Effie Cooper by her family. In the future it is hoped to grow vegetables as part of a Community Garden to complement the benches.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bench1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bench1.jpg 500w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bench1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">New Garden Bench as part of the Community Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bench2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bench2.jpg 500w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/bench2-300x247.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Garden Bench dedicated to Effie Cooper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our annual Harvest Thanksgiving service included dontations of foodstuffs (see below) which were sent to the local Kirkcaldy Foodbank. A special collection was also taken to support activities by our missionary Jenny Featherstone in Zambia.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2015.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2015.jpg 350w, https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/harvest2015-247x300.jpg 247w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Harvest Thanksgiving Service 2015<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Our new childrens event, the Messy Church, was piloted earlier in the year and became a more regular event after the Harvest Service at the end of September. The Messy Church is for families and brings together creativity (crafts and getting messy!), celebration (a time of informal worship) and offers hospitality (a shared meal together).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The pilot of the <strong>Quilting Group<\/strong> was successful so a new weekly group has been formed and now meets on Monday evenings. We look forward to viewing what they will be making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The Christmas Teas, with selected festive stalls, were held in the newly refurbished Methven Hall in late November and included a fine selection of home baking.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/27\/0.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:547px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Christmas Teas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns4632_f1640a-40{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns4632_f1640a-40 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns4632_f1640a-40 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_f1640a-40 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_f1640a-40 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_f1640a-40 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_f1640a-40 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_f1640a-40 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_f1640a-40 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns4632_f1640a-40\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_737dd6-e6.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_737dd6-e6.kb-button{margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn4632_737dd6-e6 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=3724#gallery27\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Photo Gallery: Christmas Teas 2015<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a name=\"john2015\" id=\"john2015\"><\/a>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">John Methven&#8217;s 80 years association with the Boys&#8217; Brigade as boy, officer and leader was celebrated at a special service on 29th November. Many old boys were present to see presentations to John and to hear him speak of his long service. In association with this event an exhibition of Boys&#8217; Brigade memorabilia was hosted the Methven Hall. Special guests included some Scottish leaders of the B.B.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/gallery\/28\/0.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John Methvens celebration of 80 years with the Boys&#8217; Brigade<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns4632_a228c1-03{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns4632_a228c1-03 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns4632_a228c1-03 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_a228c1-03 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_a228c1-03 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_a228c1-03 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_a228c1-03 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_a228c1-03 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_a228c1-03 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns4632_a228c1-03\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_9461b4-96.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_9461b4-96.kb-button{margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn4632_9461b4-96 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=3724#gallery28\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Photo Gallery: John Methven 80 Years<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">John joined the Brigade when he was nine, whilst attending Dunnikier Primary School and fondly remembers his milk rounds in Kirkcaldy as a young boy. He worked his way though the ranks until becoming captain of the 4th Kirkcaldy until his retirement in 2015.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">To mark the occasion, Bennochy member <strong>Brian Fairful<\/strong> composed a special tribute to be sung to the tune of Ch4 737 (Will your anchor hold):<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column4632_e211b9-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column4632_e211b9-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column4632_e211b9-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column4632_e211b9-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column4632_e211b9-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column4632_e211b9-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column4632_e211b9-17{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column4632_e211b9-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column4632_e211b9-17 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column4632_e211b9-17\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Did our captain know where his future lay?<br>His chart was drawn from an early day.<br>With his course now set, and a faith so true,<br>eighty years he&#8217;s served. His rest is due.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Refrain:<br>There was a life-boy, who made the grade,<br>soon to enlist in the Boys&#8217; Brigade;<br>A legend was born, one day would be<br>awarded by the Queen his M.B.E.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>At St. John&#8217;s each week on a Thursday night,<br>saw John in charge, to the boys&#8217; delight.<br>Dedication showed and he gained respect,<br>and the bible class taught God&#8217;s object.<br>Refrain<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>In the summer time all camps were full,<br>with games and fun, discipline and rules;<br>When each boy grew up and his time was done,<br>their captain&#8217;s words stayed with everyone.<br>Refrain.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Now his life-time duty is at an end.<br>The call he heard surely God did send.<br>He would answer well, gave the right reply.<br>His work is done, eighty years flown by.<br>Refrain<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">John sent us a message of thanks for the day &#8211; &#8220;<em>Very many thanks to everyone for their kindness, thoughtfulness and generosity in celebration of my 80 years involvement with the Boys&#8217; Brigade. I\u2019ve received many cards, visits and unexpected \u2018phone &#8211; calls &#8211; I\u2019m fair embarrassed! The service was excellent, and I enjoyed &amp; appreciated meeting up with friends and ex-members, both in the Church and also at the Lunch afterwards at the Victoria Hotel. Thanks a million to everyone<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xmastree.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4002\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The year ended with the usual selection of Advent services including a service of carols and lessons led by the Choir, a performance by the Sunday School and the Christmas Eve watchnight service. New this year was a glittery Messy Church afternoon which included a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The last event of the year was a joint town centre churches service held at Bennochy Church.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_cebcb7-dc .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-4632_cebcb7-dc .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-4632_cebcb7-dc\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns4632_b10b97-30{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns4632_b10b97-30 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns4632_b10b97-30 .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_b10b97-30 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_b10b97-30 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_b10b97-30 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_b10b97-30 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_b10b97-30 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_b10b97-30 .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns4632_b10b97-30\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_abd73b-16.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_abd73b-16.kb-button{margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn4632_abd73b-16 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=4634\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">2016 &#8211; 2019<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_8a86ba-cb.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_8a86ba-cb.kb-button{margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn4632_8a86ba-cb kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=4636\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">2020 &#8211; 2024<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns4632_c73a32-5a{gap:var(--global-kb-gap-xs, 0.5rem );justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns4632_c73a32-5a .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}.kt-btns4632_c73a32-5a .kt-btn-wrap-0{margin-right:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_c73a32-5a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button{color:#555555;border-color:#555555;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_c73a32-5a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_c73a32-5a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{color:#ffffff;border-color:#444444;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_c73a32-5a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button::before{display:none;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_c73a32-5a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns4632_c73a32-5a .kt-btn-wrap-0 .kt-button:focus{background:#444444;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns4632_c73a32-5a\"><style>ul.menu .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_8dcba0-b1.kb-button{width:initial;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn4632_8dcba0-b1.kb-button{margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn4632_8dcba0-b1 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-auto kb-btn-global-fill kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/langtouncentralchurch.org.uk\/?page_id=2945\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">2010 &#8211; 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