St Colmon Parish Church

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Situated in the picturesque village of Colmonell, South Ayrshire

Our Welcome
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Welcome

St Colmon is a rural church set in the Stinchar Valley, one of the most beautiful parts of Ayrshire.

Sunday Worship  10:00 am

 

The parish covers four villages: Colmonell, Barrhill, Pinwherry and Lendalfoot. St Colmon Parish Church is united with the neighbouring Ballantrae Parish Church. Ballantrae and St Colmon Parish Church is keen to welcome locals and visitors as we learn more about what our faith means to us and how we can better serve God in our communities and in the world.

Sunday worship in Colmonell takes place at 10.00 am every week.

Refreshments are served in the Kirk Hall after the service.

A Service in St Colmon Kirk Hall is held on 4th Sunday of every month at 10.00 am and provides easy access for those with mobility problems.

A service is held in Barrhill Memorial Hall on the on the third Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3pm and will reflect the Church year.

Sunday worship in Ballantrae Church is at 11.30 am every week.

On Wednesdays we hold our Coffee in the Kirk Hall in Colmonell from 10.30 am – 12 noon.

If you require any further details or the services of the Minister, please do not hesitate to contact the Minister, Rev’d Theo Corney or Session Clerk, Mrs Claire Strain.

Reflection

Sunday 1 November 2026
Matthew 23: 1-12

In our services we considered these last words that Jesus spoke from within the temple walls. In them we see a withering exposure of the scribes and pharisees.
We looked at 4 things that Jesus does in these verses.
Firstly, Jesus commends obedience to the principles of the law. The law had been delivered to Moses in the form of the ten commandments which Jesus summed up in the greater two. In Jesus day the scribes and pharisees elaborated on the law producing rules and regulations for every conceivable situation. Trying to follow the rules had become impossible for all but the pharisees and religion had become burdensome. Jesus had said I have come that you might have life in all its fulness. True faith is not about slavishly following rules and regulations but about a joyful relationship of trusting in God and his love for us. The principles of the law were aimed at reverencing God and having respect for all that he has given us, including our neighbours.

Secondly in the passage Jesus condemns ostentation in life. Many of the religious leaders of Jesus day loved drawing attention to themselves . They would wear pompous clothing and enjoyed being addressed by titles. They liked too being office holders and being given seats of honour at events. It is not our outward gestures which please God but where our hearts and thoughts truly lie. There are modern day pharisees who delight in the office of elder, or minister etc, but are not in position for the right motives. God sees our hearts and it should be our aim in life to put God first and serve others (without seeking reward).

Thirdly in the passage Jesus calls for love towards God the father and he claims leadership for himself. In our lives God is our true father and we are called to put him first. Others can guide us in our faith life but at the end of the day each of us is answerable to God. Jesus came to show us Gods love, and our salvation comes through faith in him as our Lord and saviour. It comes as free gift, not though outward gestures and following rules and regulations. We are to look to Jesus teachings and example if we want to live lives pleasing to God.

Lastly in the passage, Jesus commends lowliness in others. If we seek to live lives which please our heavenly father and the Lord Jesus Christ, we should seek to love and serve others. We should not think too highly of ourselves but be blown away by the truth that though each one of us falls short, God loves us with an everlasting love none the less.

Every blessing,

Rev`d Theo Corney

News

Remembrance Services 2026:

Sunday 8th November 2026:

9.30 am    Act of Remembrance at Colmonell War Memorial

10.00 am Service of Remembrance at St Colmon Church

11.30 am  Service of Remembrance at Ballantrae Church

12.30 pm approx. Act of Remembrance at Ballantrae War Memorial

3.00 pm    Act of Remembrance at Barrhill War Memorial

Wednesday 11th November 2026:

11.00 am   Act of Remembrance at Pinwherry Auld School Garden

2.10 pm    Act of Remembrance at Heronsford War Memorial

Colmonell War Memorial

 

Ballantrae and St Colmon Parish Church Autumn Events 2026:

Autumn Guild meeting Monday 28th September  1.45pm in Ballantrae Community Centre. Debbi Fralick from Our Daily Bread Ministries

Blyswood Shoebox Appeal – fill a box in time for end of October.

Harvest Thanksgiving services on Sunday 18th October supporting Girvan Food Bank and RSABI this year.

Guild meeting  Monday 26th October  1.45pm in Ballantrae Community Centre. Father Benjamin Mkeri, Sacred Hearts Church

Harvest Lunch  Wednesday 4th November  12 noon in St Colmon Kirk Hall. Come along and enjoy the time of fellowship!

Holy Communion celebrated on Sunday 1st November

Remembrance Sunday 8th November

Church home baking stall at Ballantrae Christmas Craft Fair Saturday 14th November 10am – 2pm in Ballantrae Community Centre.

Guild meeting Monday 30th November  1.45pm in Ballantrae Community Centre. Girvan Valley Sisters in Faith, performing –

The Shepherd and the Psychiatrist.

River Stinchar

Easter Services 2026:

Palm Sunday 29th March

10 am at St Colmon Church

11.30 am – Ballantrae Church

Maundy Thursday 2nd April

7 pm at Ballantrae church
Refreshments afterwards

Easter Sunday 5th April

7 am – Ballantrae Harbour, followed by breakfast at BRICC

10 am at St Colmon church
11.30 am at Ballantrae church

 

Christmas Services 2025:

Remembrance Services 2025:

Sunday 9th November 2025:

9.30 am Act of Remembrance at Colmonell War Memorial

10.00 am Service of Remembrance at St Colmon Church

11.30 am Service of Remembrance at Ballantrae Church

12.30 pm approx. Act of Remembrance at Ballantrae War Memorial

3.00 pm Act of Remembrance at Barrhill War Memorial

Tuesday 11th November 2025:

11.00 am Act of Remembrance at Pinwherry Auld School Garden

2.00 pm Act of Remembrance at Heronsford

Colmonell War Memorial

Colmonell War Memorial

BALLANTRAE AND ST COLMON CHURCH

Service of Union

Thursday 10th April 2025

7 pm in St Colmon Kirk

followed by refreshments in St Colmon Kirk Hall

 

Ballantrae Church and St Colmon Church

 

The church from the west, autumn

Detail of window by Louis Davis, showing Knockdolian Hill,  Craigneil Castle and the River Stinchar. To see all the stained glass windows click here: St Colmon Stained Glass Windows

250th Anniversary Exhibition, Colmonell Church

A collage of pictures from the 250th Anniversary Exhibition held in October 2022. More can be seen in Photo Gallery

 

Presbytery Mission Plan 2023

To see the approved Presbytery Mission Plan click here Ayr Presbytery Draft Mission Plan ver 1_6 APPROVED January 2023

The plan can also be found on the Documents page, along with other related documents.

 

To see Ballantrae and St Colmon Newsletters go to the Documents page.

 

Every Wednesday we hold our Coffee in the Kirk Hall in Colmonell from 10.30 am – 12 noon for anyone who would like to attend. This is an informal gathering to share ideas and have a natter.

Latest News/Blog

The Stinchar Valley Hall tea room Church Hall

Photo Gallery

See more photographs of St Colmon Kirk and our community

More Photos

St Colmon Kirk Session

Minister:

  • Rev’d Theo Corney

Elders:

  • David McCutcheon
  • George Bain

 

Contacts

Minister – Rev Theo Corney – 01465 831252

01465 831252

Colmonell
Girvan
South Ayrshire
Scotland

tcorney@churchofscotland.org.uk

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