Worship
Worship is usually led by the ministers. There is regular input from the choir in the form of introits and occasional anthems. Members of the congregation take turns in reading the Bible. At some services members of the Worship Group take part, sometimes involving drama or other action, leading prayers or reflections. Anyone interested in joining the Choir, Worship Group or Readers' Rota is invited to speak to one of the ministers.
One of the services is taped each week and delivered to those who are not able to attend. If you know anyone who might like to receive a tape please contact the church office. Volunteers to deliver the tapes would also be welcome.
We are part of the rota for leading worship in Eadar Glinn, North Argyll, Lynn of Lorne & the hospital.
Accessibility of the Churches
- Large print hymn books and orders of service available in all churches.
- Corran Esplanade - wheelchair access on request. Wheelchair accessible toilet. Sound system including loop.
- Glencruitten - Road wheelchair access. Wheelchair accessible toilet. Sound system including loop.
- Kilmore Kirk - access is difficult as the hill is steep and vehicles cannot reach the door. There is no toilet. There is no sound system. We plan to address these issues in the near future.
Services - Every Sunday
Corran Esplanade: 10.00
Glencruitten Road: 11.30
Kingsway Kids for children 3-13 meet in the Church Centre and come to the Church for the last part of the service. Creche for the under 3s in the Church Centre Undercroft.
Services - First Sunday
9.15 - 9.30 Corran Esplanade Holy Communion (except February, May, November when it is included in
the main services)
6.00 Kilmore Kirk
Services - Fourth Sunday
3.00 Glencruitten Road - Gaelic Service
Services - Last Sunday
11.15 Church Centre - Family Faithshare (going into the Church about 12.00)
Special Services
Holy Communion
Our main celebrations of Holy Communion take place during the service in each of the three church buildings on the first Sunday of February, May and November. There is a short service at 3pm on the Wednesday following for those who have difficulty getting to the main services. Services also take place in Lynn Court, Torosay Court and Dunmar Court. If housebound members would like to receive communion at home their elder will arrange this with the ministers.
Elders visit the members of the congregation beforehand to give them an invitation. However, as at every service of worship all are welcome to attend. All who would like to receive the bread and wine may do so. If anyone would prefer not to receive, they are invited to pass the bread and wine to their neighbour and remain with us in prayer.
Summer Sundown - Corran Esplanade
During the months of July and August there is an informal midweek service led by our Worship Group. This is on a Wednesday evening at 8.30, lasts for about half an hour, and is followed by refreshments. Over the last several years this has become an established part of the calendar in Kilmore & Oban, looked forward to by locals and attended by many visitors to the town.
Advent and Christmas
Advent Breathing Space - Glencruitten Road - 3 Wednesdays in December 6pm
A new venture led by the Worship Group. A chance during those busy weeks leading up to Christmas to pause and reflect on the reason for the season. The services will last for about half an hour with the opportunity to listen to music for a further 15 minutes or so before heading back into the fray.
Christingle 6.30pm in Corran Esplanade Church (two Fridays before Christmas)
This candle lit service for children and families opens up the meaning of Christmas through the use of Christingles. Each child will receive a Christingle which will be lit during worship. The sanctuary lights will be dimmed and traditional carols will be sung.
Christmas Eve
- 7.00pm Christmas Eve Family Service (Corran Esplanade)
- 9.00pm Kilmore Christmas
- 11.30pm Watchnight Service (Glencruitten Road)
Christmas Day
10.30am Celebrate Christ's Birth (Corran Esplanade)
Light in the Darkness (December) +
Sunset & Mourning (June)
Informal services held in the Church Centre for those who have been bereaved, recently or longer ago. Including music, readings, and the lighting of candles.
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