Our next services are on Sunday, 15th February
Athelstaneford 9:30 am and Prestonkirk at 11:00 am.
Living Generously With Our Gifts
(Living Generously a whole life response to God’s love.)
Activities are available for children during the services, and refreshments are provided after all our Sunday services.
You can listen to past sermons by clicking the links on our Sermons page here.
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On the first and third Sundays of the month there is a service at Athelstaneford. On the second and fourth Sundays there is a service at Stenton. All these services are at 9.30am.
In months where there is a fifth Sunday, we gather for a joint service at Prestonkirk at 11am.
Our minister, Rev Douglas Hamilton can be contacted on 07831 657854, e-mail: dhamilton@churchofscotland.org.uk
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Lent 2026 – Desert Fathers and Mothers a 40 Day Journey
The Desert Fathers and Mothers were early Christian pioneers who sought God in the solitude of the Egyptian wilderness. Leaving behind the corruption of the world and the compromise of the church, they therefore imitated Christ’s time in the wilderness, reclaiming old standards of discipleship and sacrificing comfort to pursue holiness.
This Lent, we invite you to join us in following a series to help you enter 40 days of prayer, simplicity, and spiritual renewal together, based on the Desert Fathers and Mothers, anchored in Lectio 365 and 24-7 Prayer.
In conjunction with the series, Douglas will be holding weekly Bible study sessions at the Manse. Beginning on Thursday, 26th February, at 7:30 pm.
Doing Lent Generously
A 40 Day Challenge. Join in with pupils from East Linton and Stenton Primary Schools this year in taking part in the 40 acts challenge.
Join thousands this Lent for a 40-day generosity challenge – building habits, deepening faith and reflecting the heart of Jesus through everyday acts.
Each day offers a simple invitation to give, bless, and grow in generosity – one act at a time. Sign up for daily emails by clicking here or download the app from here for apple or here for Google play.
Prayers
Prayers at Whitekirk have now concluded for 2025. We will meet again in March 2026.
Regular Church Activities
Our Friendship Group meets on Wednesday mornings between 10-11.30am at the Lynton Day Centre in East Linton. At these meetings you get a chance to meet new people, learn new skills and connect with others in our community. There’s tea, coffee and home baking. People with dementia and their carers are particularly welcome.
On Wednesday evenings from 17.30. Suitable for pupils from S1 – S6. Join us for pizza, games, music and chat.
Colourful Connections is a creative art session for people of all artistic abilities (and none) to enhance brain health and emotional well-being – an opportunity to learn new skills, make friends and chat with each other.
Tuesday mornings 10 – 12 at Prestonkirk Stables.
Please email admin@parishoftraprain.org.uk for further information.
Community Cafe
Every Thursday we hold a Community Coffee morning between 10am-12pm at Prestonkirk Stables in East Linton. Join us for a tea/coffee and a chat. The event is intergenerational and suitable for all.
This event is held in partnership with The Ridge, Dunbar Debt Advice Service and East Lothian Foodbank. We are also grateful for the coffee supplied by Hometown. Volunteers from these organisations regularly attend to offer advice and support.
Prayer has been a part of human activity across time and across cultures, but there are also many in our community who struggle with the idea of prayer and are not too sure where to start. The trypraying booklet is a short guide to prayer written primarily for people who aren’t religious. Copies of the booklet are available from our churches or you can check out the website for more information: www.trypraying.