The Linked Parishes Podcast

The Linked Parishes Podcast

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The Linked Parishes Podcast episodes

  • The Linked Parishes Podcast - 18th October

    News and Chat from Rev Donald McCorkindale.

    A little later than usual this week. Consider this late for last Friday, or early for next. Taking some time off, and so the next episode will drop on Friday 30th October.


    18 min
  • The Linked Parishes Podcast - 9th October

    Chat about all that's happening around the Peninsula Churches - especially the gathering at Kingairloch Church to take time to worship together, to listen to one another and take time to listen to God... what is God calling us to be and to do in our place and time...

    18 min
  • The Linked Parishes - Fri 18 September

    www.shop.crossreach.org.uk - for Christmas Cards and Gifts to support the work of the Church of Scotland's Social Care.

    www.peninsulachurches.org.uk - for details of all that's happening around the peninsula Churches.

    10 min
  • The Linked Parishes Podcast - 4th September - what's on this Autumn

    Linked Parishes Podcast — Show Notes (4 September)

    Host: Rev. Donald McCorkindale (Church of Scotland)

    Parishes: Acharacle & Ardnamurchan (linked with Ardgour, Morvern, and Strontian)

    Overview

    - A new season begins as schools return; best wishes shared for young people starting school, college, university, apprenticeships, and new jobs.

    - September is a busy month across the peninsula with communion services, weddings, and the start of Harvest Thanksgiving services.

    - Harvest gifts across services will support the Lochaber Food Bank (monetary gifts especially encouraged; produce used for church decorations will be passed on).


    Key Dates & Services

    - Sun 6 Sept: Holy Communion at Ardnamurchan Church.

    - September: Three Saturday weddings across the peninsula (best wishes to the couples).

    - Sun 13 Sept:

    - Communion at Ardgour and Strontian

    - Worship at Kingairloch Church — 2:00pm (note time change from October)

    - Sun 20 Sept: Harvest Thanksgiving

    - Ardgour — 10:00am

    - Keel — 12:00 noon

    - Harvest gifts for Lochaber Food Bank

    - Sun 27 Sept: Harvest Thanksgiving at Strontian (harvest gifts for Lochaber Food Bank).


    Harvest Supper

    - Fri 2 Oct: Harvest Supper at Treslaig Hall — 6:00 for 6:30pm

    - Open to all; free gathering with hot meal (vegetarian option)

    - Optional dessert/pudding to share


    October Highlights

    - Sun 4 Oct: Harvest Thanksgiving at Acharacle and Ardnamurchan (gifts to Lochaber Food Bank).

    - Sun 11 Oct: Morning worship as usual (Ardgour, Strontian, Ardnamurchan)

    - Kingairloch worship moves to 3:00pm from October

    - Conversation and experimentation around worship styles and community engagement

    - Sun 18 Oct: Ardnamurchan service led by Free Church of Scotland (third Sunday pattern continues Oct–Mar).

    - Sat 31 Oct: National Day of Prayer for the Church of Scotland

    - Zoom gathering planned 10:00–11:00am (option to join in person at Ardgour Church).


    November Preview

    - Sun 1 Nov (All Saints Day): Kiel Kèilidh at Kiel Church (music/song/community gathering) — time/details to be confirmed.

    - Sun 8 Nov (Remembrance Sunday): Local services and wreath-laying; plus Outdoor Church event at 3:00pm at Kilmallie Retreat Centre.

    - Sun 15 Nov: Safeguarding Sunday (theme to be covered across 15th, 22nd, 29th in different locations).

    - Sun 29 Nov (Advent Sunday): Joint services at Ardgour and Ardnamurchan — both at 11:00am.

    Looking Ahead

    - Sun 20 Dec: Peninsula Carols — 7:00pm.

    Regular Gatherings

    - Wednesdays: Online prayers on YouTube — 10:00pm.

    - Tea & scones at Ardnamurchan Church (fortnightly Wednesdays)

    - Next: Wed 9 Sept, 2:00–4:00pm (summer schedule)

    - After clocks change: moves to 10:30am–12:30pm.


    More Information

    For full details of services, events, and bookings, visit: www.peninsulachurches.org.uk

    16 min
  • The Linked Parishes Podcast

    Rev Donald McCorkindale in conversation with Rev Amanda MacQuarrie.


    The book that Amanda mentioned is The Way under our Feet, by Graham B Usher.


    Article about Amanda's Marathon run... https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/news/articles/save-our-soles-kirk-ministers-running-marathons-for-community-causes


    and if you would like to sponsor her - check out:

    https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/amanda-macquarrie-2


    Would you like to be a guest on the Linked Parishes Podcast? Do be in touch with Donald at [email protected]

    41 min

About The Linked Parishes Podcast

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News, Views and info from around the Peninsula Churches of Ardgour, Morvern and Strontian linked with Acharacle and Ardnamurchan, with Rev Donald McCorkindale