Welcome to Bonnyrigg Parish Church

We are a Church of Scotland congregation based in the centre of Bonnyrigg. Our aim as a congregation is to provide a warm welcome to all who join us. To offer an inclusive, open and affirming ministry, to demonstrate a strong concern for social issues, both in our local community and further afield. We aim to work positively with other church and faith communities. We strive to be a friendly and welcoming church for all.

We would love to welcome you as part of the family of Bonnyrigg Parish Church, remember you do not have to be a member to come along to any of our activities or services of worship. If you want to know more about church membership then please contact the minister who will be only to happy to help 

Thank you to everyone who contributes on a regular basis through their regular offering either electronically or directly at the door. These offerings allow the church to continue to work here in Bonnyrigg and the wider world. More information about how to donate can be found directly here Donate or visit our Giving page.

Other Notices:

Prayer Shawls: Pick up your needles and knit squares to help replenish our stock of Prayer Shawls, given to individuals who need a little bit of support and comfort showing God’s love.

Knitting patterns (prayer hands optional) are available now in the Pitcairn Centre and here.

On Monday 17th February from 10.00 am we will have a pop up stall (Pitcairn Centre) where you can pick up a parcel of wool to knit a Prayer Shawl. Don’t worry if you can’t make the 17th as the stall will remain for as long as we have wool!!

Any questions speak to Diane Steel 07711 133258 or diane_e_steel@btinternet.com.

Completed shawls should be passed to Pam Thomson 0131 660 337

This Week

MESSAGES

SERMON

Church Calendars

2nd 10:00 AM Sunday Worship & DJ Club - Rev Louise Purden

(tea & coffee after service in Halls)

9th 10:00 AM Sunday Worship & DJ Club - Rev Louise Purden
16th 10:00 AM Sunday Worship & DJ Club - Rev Louise Purden
23rd 10:00 AM Sunday Worship & DJ Club - Rev Louise Purden
2nd 10:00 AM Sunday Worship & DJ Club - Rev Louise Purden

Communion Service 

9th 10:00 AM Sunday Worship & DJ Club - Rev Louise Purden

(tea & coffee after service in Halls)

16th 10:00 AM Sunday Worship & DJ Club - Rev Louise Purden

(tea & coffee after service in Halls)

Sunday, 02 February 2025 Shenna Hilton
Sunday, 09 February 2025 Liz Waddell
Sunday, 16 February 2025 Helen Gray
Sunday, 23 February 2025 Elizabeth Crichton
Sunday, 16 February 2025 @12:00 AM

Hilwalkers & Ramblers

Schedules of walks for the 2024/25 season are available from the display area of the church.

Sunday, 16 February 2025 @12:00 AM

Used Stamps

Please remember to keep collecting used stamps. Proceeds for 2023-2024 will go to help the Church of Central Africa improve nutrition and agricultural productivity, create youth employment and mitigate the impact of the climate crisis. There is a box in the front entrance.

Monday, 17 February 2025 @10:00 AM

This is a call to all our knitters

……….. Prayer Shawls required

This is an appeal to pick up your needles and knit squares to help replenish our stock of Prayer Shawls.

read more about it ...

Tuesday, 18 February 2025 @7:30 PM

Guild Meeting

meets on Tuesday, 18 February at 7.30 pm in the Pitcairn Centre. The speaker is Mike Scott on the Colinton Tunnel [Guild: Tickets for the annual Guild Floral Tea on Tuesday, 18 March are now available (price £6). To reserve a ticket speak to Moira Gray or any Guild Committee member].

Wednesday, 19 February 2025 @7:30 PM

Bonnyrigg and Lasswade Local History Society

meets on Wednesday, 19 February at 7.30 in the Pitcairn Centre. Joe Gillhoolay will present an illustrated talk showing photographs taken around Midlothian

Saturday, 22 February 2025 @9:00 AM

Ramblers

The following ramble takes place on Saturday, 22 February: Peebles, Cademuir Hill and Kirkton Manor Circular

The Window

We continue to look for fresh content for future magazines, It could be a favourite hymn/bible reading and why they are important; tales from old and new Bonnyrigg, news of sporting or other events from youth, uniformed or other church groups. Pictures tell a thousand words so pictures are welcome. They may not all be used immediately but can used in future magazine.

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Virtual Prayer Box

 Private Prayer Time on Wednesdays, between 10:00am and 12:00pm.  Even if you do not feel ready to return to Sunday Worship you may find comfort in some quiet time within the Church or if you cant make it please use this Virtual Prayer Box for any of your requests for prayer.

This prayer box is secure and will go directly to the minister.

Bonnyrigg Parish Church

Giving

We continue to be grateful to our members who support the work of the church through their Giving.

If you would like to know more about how you may give to the church please visit our Giving page or if you wish to donate directly please  go here Donate .

Blessings

Louise