Many thanks to Reverend David Logan for sending us this update on everything the Kirk have been up to, and have coming up:

On Friday 5th October, I welcomed the children, staff and parents of Caerlaverock and Brownhall Primaries to our church, which was specially decorated. The Harvest Loaf was presented by Caerlaverock Primary school and the gifts that had been brought were sent out on Harvest Sunday 7 October along with those brought by the Congregation. It was a delight to see members of the CCA attending the Harvest Service representing the community.

At our Communion service on 28 October, two of our Elders, Sheila Wilson and Cath Haining were presented with certificates of Long Service signed by the Moderator of the Church of Scotland.

As a regular visitor to Caerlaverock and Brownhall primaries, I was invited to lead a Remembrance service in both schools. These were billed as ‘community events’ and were well attended by staff, pupils, parents and members of the public.

Remembrance Sunday. I led a service at the church and thereafter at the War Memorial. Both were well attended. I later attended the excellent event at Glencaple Pier. I suggest that this becomes an annual event with our beacon being lit. With regards to the War Memorial – it is situated on a dangerous bend with poor visibility for approaching drivers. May I suggest that we explore the possibility of moving the memorial further back into the field and creating a small area in front for persons wishing to pay their respects.

A new larger sign will soon be erected giving directions to the church from the Bankend Road.

Charity Calendar sales. The Calendars have virtually all gone which means there will be £1000 to give to local charities. Arrangements are in hand to have a presentation evening. Malcolm Laurie and I are organising this.

Community cinema. Again Malcolm Laurie and I are organising an initial film showing at the Barbour Hall on 26 November to test interest in this project.

A Country Kirk at Christmas. This family service, will take place in the church at 19:00 on Christmas Eve. The church will be specially decorated for Christmas and will be candle lit. If coming, please share transport as parking is limited. The service will be about  one hour and will be suitable for children with lots of your favourite Christmas Carols. Free mince pies and hot spiced apple juice after the service.

The New Year: Plans are in hand for a presentation evening to hand over cheques to our local charities.  This will be on Tuesday 15th January 2019.

Caerlaverock Kirk’s Burns Supper will be held at the Nith Hotel on Friday 15th February 2019. Further details in due course.

There will be a lambing service at the church on Sunday 3rd March.

In addition, I have restarted my Wednesday morning meeting point at the Nith Hotel from 10:00 until 11:30. If you want to catch up with me please just come along for a coffee or tea.