The church was packed for the last recital of the summer, classic guitarist Ayman Jarjour. He played a selection of works, both familiar (Granados, Villa-Lobos) and unfamiliar (Venezuelan waltzes, amongst others).

Afterwards local Syrian friends laid on a splendid feast.

Well over £1000 was raised for his charity, Medical Aid and Support for Syria.

The August edition of our magazine, Quest, is available for download: Quest August PDF.

On Friday evening we enjoyed a recital of organ music by Christopher Haynes of Auchterarder. He played pieces by Liszt, Greene, Bach, Mozart and others.

Graham and Robin welcome Christopher to St John’s prior to the recital

There was a good turnout for our first concert of the summer, where Niall Brown performed Bach Cello Suites 1 and 3.

This summer we have three music recitals:

23 June: Niall Brown, works for solo Cello

21 July: Christopher Haynes, works for Organ

25 August: Ayman Jarjour, works for Classic Guitar

All performances commence at 7.30pm on their respective days and a retiring collection will be taken for a charitable cause.

The Quest 2017 edition of our magazine, Quest, is available for download: PDF

We started our service today with the blessing of the palms followed by a procession. Holy Week has begun …

April 9: Palm Sunday
10.30am: Eucharist with Procession and Passion reading

Maunday Thursday
11am Holy Communion
7.30pm Eucharist with feet or hand washing and vigil

Good Friday
10.45am PACT walk of witness starting at St John’s Kirk
12-3pm At the foot of the Cross with Bishop David

Holy Saturday
8pm Easter Vigil

April 16: Easter Sunday
7am PACT dawn service at Quarrymill
8.30am Holy Communion
9am Easter breakfast
10.30am Eucharist and Easter egg hunt