Welcome to Bonnyrigg Parish Church

 Greetings from the Manse.
 
Welcome to our Sunday service, we do hope you will feel God's presence, as you join us in worship today. 
 
Our thanks and prayers go everyone who support the work of the church on a regular basis through their offering either electronically or directly at the door. These  offerings allow the church to continue to work here in Bonnyrigg and the wider world. More information about how to donate can be found at https://www.bonnyriggchurch.co.uk/NationalThanksGiving
 
YF : Serving all churches throughout Bonnyrigg and surrounding area, a warm friendly group for high school aged young people from any church or none.  
 
Youth Drop In : The Youth Drop for teenagers (S1 - S6) to chill out and have fun is held in Cockpen Church Halls on Thursday evenings.  
 
The River: meets on the last Sunday of the month in the Pitcairn Centre at 6:30pm. A time to worship, pray and soak in God's presence together. 
 
Private Prayer Time in Church: Private Prayer time, Wednesday morning 10:00am - 12:00pm. All Welcome. Private Prayer Time will finish for the year on Wednesday 17th December, it will restart on 4th March 2026.   
 

 

 

Love and Remembrance  Memorial Service - 17th December at 11:30am:  Prayer time on Wed. 17th December from 10 -12  will be dedicated to remembering loved ones lost.  In all the hubbub in the lead up to Christmas, come and spend some quiet time of reflection, light a candle and share a special memory on our Memory Tree in remembrance.  

 

 

                    
Private Prayer Space: Our Private Prayer Space is available each morning in the Donaldson Hall (small hall to rear of church halls), Monday to Saturday between 10:00am and 12:00pm. All are welcome to use this space.
 
Pitcairn Centre: The Pitcairn Café is open Monday to Saturday – 10:00am – 12:00pm. Thursdays we will be open until 2:00pm with filled rolls (hot & cold) available. We look forward to welcoming you in for a cuppa and chat. 
 
Monday Morning Meet: Monday Meet is a chance to meet with friends for a cuppa & a chat. Pitcairn Mondays - 10:00 - 12:00. Come along and join in the chat. 
 
Souper Monday: Monday's  from 12 – 2 in the Pitcairn Centre. Come along and enjoy a FREE bowl of soup and a warm welcome!
Good Grief:  meets on the first Wednesday of the month, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, in the Pitcairn Centre. ALL WELCOME. 
 
Bonnie Buds: Meets on Thursday mornings, school term time, 10:00am till 12:00pm in the Loudon Hall. 
 
Community Pantry:  Our Pop up pantry is every Friday morning 10:30am  – 11:30am, in the Pitcairn.
Donations of non-perishable food for pop-up pantry:  Help us support what can be offered at Friday's pop-up pantry we are seeking donations of non-perishable goods that can be offered to families in need.  Lists of useful items to donate and boxes for donations are available in both the Church and Pitcairn Centre. Boxes will be available in both the Church and Pitcairn Centre for donation
 
Pastoral Care Visits: If you know of anyone who is unable to get to church or would like to reconnect with a visit from our minister, Louise or from one of our pastoral care visitors, contact Diane Steel on 07711 133258 or email diane_e_steel@btinternet.com
 
Flower Ministry:  If you know of anyone who you feel would benefit from receiving flowers from the church please contact Evelyn Durham on 07751 337929 or 660 3250.
 
 
Other dates for your Diary :
 
  • Guild Christmas dinner takes place on Tuesday, 16 December at 7pm in Broomieknowe Golf Club
  • Men's Fellowship Christmas Lunch is on Wednesday 17 December at 12pm at Broomieknowe Gold club.
  • FWO Offering Envelopes are available in display area for district elders to deliver.
  • Souper Monday ends on Monday 15 December.  It will resume on Monday 5 January
  • Bonnyrigg & Lasswade Local History Society Christmas lunch takes place on Wednesday, 17 December at 12.30 in Broomieknowe Golf Club
 
 
Here is a list of all our Christmas Services this year.  We hope you will be able to join us for some of them to celebrate the birth of the baby Jesus.
 
Date                            Time          Event
     Sunday 21 Dec           10.30 am   Nativity led by DJ Club
     Sunday 21 Dec          6.30 pm    Candlelight Service
     Tuesday 24 Dec         6.30 pm   Early Watchnight Service
     Wednesday 25 Dec   11.00 am  Christmas Day Service
     Sunday 28 Dec          10.30 am  Family Sunday Worship
     Sunday 4 Jan              10.30 am  Family Sunday Worship
 
Please note that all services in January will be at 10.30am.  
We will return to our usual service time of 10.00 am with effect from Sunday 2 February 2026.  Pitcairn will be open at 9.30 am if you’re early!
 
Christmas collections:  The retiring offering at our special services over Christmas will be donated to charities Home for Good and Safe Families, two charities that have merged with a vision to see children and families thrive. 
 
Memory Tree:  In the lead up to Christmas, take a moment of reflection and share a special memory on one of our tags and hang it on our Memory Tree in the Church.
 
Other Notices:
 
Volunteers to support our Sunday Worship: There is a new rota in the display area for volunteers to take part in worship.  We are looking for people to read from scripture, lead prayers for others or offer a children's talks.  If you feel you can help with any of these please add your name to the list.  
 
Prayer Shawls:  Thanks to all who accepted the challenge and were knitting prayer shawls.  Completed shawls should be handed to Pam Thomson  0131 660 3377
 
Newsletter -Articles for Newsletter: We continue to look for fresh content for future magazines, It could be a favourite hymn/bible reading and why they are important; tales from old and new Bonnyrigg, news of sporting or other events from youth, uniformed or other church groups. Pictures tell a thousand words so pictures are welcome. They may not all be used immediately but can used in future magazine. 
  
Hillwalkers & Ramblers : Schedules of walks for the 2025/26 season are available from the display area of the church. 
 
Used stamps: Please remember to keep collecting used stamps.  Proceeds for the 2025 - 2026 stamp appeal is supporting the work of the Al-Ahli hospital in Northern Gaza which is the only Christian hospital in the Gaza strip and Gaza's only cancer hospital. There is a box in the front entrance.
 
Please use the following links for our services: 
 
Sunday Worship:  https://youtu.be/B7FZXEjpqdo  
 
 
 OR: 
 
by following the links below to view previous services: 
 

Please share all these links with non Internet or Facebook users who may have access to YouTube via their Smart TV. We absolutely love when people get in touch and are very grateful for those who have, please do share your news, your opinions and suggestions. Louise’s email address is  LPurden@churchofscotland.org.uk  
If you are aware of any members or friends who do not receive this email and would like to receive future ones, please ask them to send their email contact details to Iain Thomson at iain@thomson80.co.uk



Every Blessing 
Louise
 
Rev Louise PurdenMinister
 
 

This Week

MESSAGES

SERMON

Church Calendars

7th 10:00 AM Communion Worship and DJ Club
14th 10:00 AM Sunday Worship and DJ Club
21st 10:30 AM Nativity led by the DJ Club
21st 6:30 PM Candelight Service
24th 6:30 PM Early Watchnight Service
25th 11:00 AM Christmas Day Service
28th 10:30 AM Family Sunday Worship
4th 10:30 AM Family Sunday Worship

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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