St Colmon Parish Church

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 26th July 2026

Reading Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52
Parables about the Kingdom of Heaven

For our service we looked at the five parables of Jesus contained in the reading. Each of these parables has a simple meaning and would have spoken volumes to those who first heard them. For those who were willing to hear their spiritual message, there were blessings in store.
The Kingdom of Heaven is present wherever Gods perfect will is done. The parable of the mustard seed would have been an encouragement to the disciples, that though few people then had faith or realised the presence of Gods Kingdom, that things would grow immensely. Today the church is found throughout the world and continues to grow.
The Parable of the Yeast, reminds us of the transforming nature of Gods kingdom. Yeast transforms baking as it works through the dough. In the same way the Kingdom of God transforms the inner life of individuals and has a transforming effect upon society. The Christian faith has led to better attitudes towards vulnerable people, and helped in the abolition of slavery. We may ask ourselves how far we are being transformed by Gods presence, and how much we are acting as yeast to transform the lives of others for the better.
The Parable of the Lost Treasure shows someone stumbling across Gods Kingdom by chance. He sees the great treasure and forsakes all to be part of it. People do see the good actions of Christians and at times are led to find out more. The Parable of The Pearl of Great Price, reminds us that there are also people making a diligent search for God. When they find Gods Kingdom, it is worth more than anything else this world can give.
The Parable of the Drag Net reminds us that the Kingdom will finally reach its fulfilment at the end of the age. The world is heading toward a time when God will come and bring his judgement.
May we be encouraged as we see that God is at work today in powerful ways. May we be good citizens of the Kingdom and give a good witness to those around us. And may we abound in hope as we reflect that Gods Kingdom will indeed come on earth as it is in heaven.

Every blessing

Rev`d Theo Corney

News

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

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.