Culross; the beginning of Iain's first 'Leg', Iain's first leg is now complete; yesterday's weather was awful but Iain reported that he and his fellow pilgrim managed to stay dry! End of 'leg'1 of the Fife Pilgrim Walk, Dunfermline The Palace, Dunfermline Carnagie Commemoration window, Dunfermline Abbey Iain was saying that being a pilgrim gave him time to remember the good times he had shared with his dear friend Derick Ferguson and how they both loved being part of their

Introduction: St Serf is a foundational figure of the early church in the Forth valley. Based at his monastery in Culross, he was a teacher and missionary, where he influenced Kentigern or Mungo. The stories of Serf are filled with the whimsical spirit of Celtic myth: he was said to have turned water into wine and even defeated a dragon that was terrorising the people of Dunning. Historically, Serf represents the early Christian influence in the Pictish territories. He establ

Port of Menteith Kirk; 9th August; 6:30pm Tea and coffee, Finger pizza, sandwiches & cake All welcome

A member of Port of Menteith Church congregation, Iain Breakenridge, has undertaken to become a 'pilgrim' and in selected days during August and September this summer complete the Pilgrim Way in six stages from Culross in the south west of Fife to St Andrews in the north east. This route, or similar, was well travelled in the medieval ages and, following a dip, has experienced more interest since being revived in July 2019. Fife Pilgrim Way Where possible dates and times of '

BENJAMIN SHUTE violin music for solo violin by Bach, Biber, Brahms, Paganini, and Shute musical alchemy from 17th to 21st centuries. 18 JULY 2026 • 11AM PORT OF MENTEITH CHURCH 18 JULY 2026 • 11AM PORT OF MENTEITH CHURCH All the concerts

John Walker and Donald Finlayson, Port of Menteith musicians are bringing the popular Hillaroos and the James Clan to the Kirk on 21 June at 2 pm The Hillaroos will perform a feast of songs from the 50-90’s along with original music conceived, created and composed in the Port of Menteith by the James Clan. Don’t miss out on a foot tapping Midsummer afternoon of fun! Tickets available from ticket website: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/rock-the-kirk

The amazing Hillaroos and The James Clan will be raising the roof in the Kirk on Sunday 21st June at 2pm. Get your tickets NOW at www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/rock-the-kirk or ask any member of the Kirk. Expect an exhilarating afternoon.

Picture from the recent Aberfoyle walk The April Walk for the Carse Churches will take place on Wednesday 29th April 2026. Those interested should meet at 10.00 a.m. in the Strathblane Church Car Park across from the Church itself, on the A891, in Strathblane. Following the walk refreshments will be taken locally. All welcome to this and every Carse Churches' Walk. It is not necessary to be a member of any of the Churches. iain.breakenridge@gmail.com

The sixth Lenten Walk for the Carse Churches will take place on Saturday 28th March 2026. Those interested should meet at 10.00 a.m. in the Car Park behind the new Gift Shop (formerly Tourist Office) in Aberfoyle. Following the walk, participants are invited, as guests, to visit the Port of Menteith Church Spring Fair, starting between noon and 12.15pm, for soup, etc, taking place in the Port of Menteith Village Hall. Highlights include Plants, Baking, Chocolate tombola

Lots of Easter Eggs to find! You are invited to an EASTER EGG HUNT on Saturday 28th March. Please bring your “parents” to accompany you. It's at 1-2pm at the Port of Menteith Kirk. And our SPRING FAIR, on the same day at 1-3pm at the Port of Menteith Village Hall. There will be Plants, Baking, Seed swap, Chocolate tombola, Honey, Eggs, Children’s craft activities. Refreshments will include tea, coffee, juice, soup, bread & hot cross buns. Entry is free, Donations are welco

From our third Lenten Walk (Gargunnock, through The Beeches: Snowdrops form the wood's carpet). The fifth Lenten Walk for the Carse Churches will take place on Saturday 21st March 2026. Those interested should meet at 10.00 a.m. at Buchlyvie Church. Following the walk, participants are invited to visit the Buchlyvie and Gartmore Churches’ Daffodil Coffee Morning in Buchlyvie Village Hall. Entrance £5.00 includes coffee/tea and delicious home-baking. There will be a raffle

From our third Lenten Walk (Gargunnock, through The Beeches: From our new bridge looking down the burn to a much older bridge on another path). The fourth Lenten Walk for the Carse Churches will take place on Saturday 14th March 2026. Those interested should meet at 10.00 a.m. in the Kippen Church Car Park, Fore Road, Kippen, FK8 3DT. Following the walk refreshments will be taken at the Woodhouse. All are welcome. iain.breakenridge@gmail.com

Photo from our recent Doune walk/ our 2nd Lenten Walk ... The third Lenten Walk for the Carse Churches will take place on Saturday 7th March 2026. Those interested should meet at 10.00 a.m. in the School Car Park, Station Road, Gargunnock, FK8 3DA. Following the walk refreshments will be taken locally. iain.breakenridge@gmail.com Photo from our recent Doune walk/ our 2nd Lenten Walk ...)

Our sisters in Nigeria invite you to join with them for the World Day of Prayer on Friday 6th March 2026, Buchlyvie Church starting at 2pm. The service they have prepared for us reflects on the theme, "I will give you rest." Each year, women from a different country craft a service, sharing their unique spiritual journey and culture. For 2026, the women of Nigeria have created a service that speaks to our need for peace and solace, drawing on their faith and experiences in a

The second Lenten Walk for the Carse Churches will take place on Saturday 28th February 2026. Those interested should meet at 10.00 a.m. in the Stirling Council Car Park on the main A84 from Doune to Callander. The car park is on the right when you are travelling North just before you leave the 30 mph speed limit. Afterwards, refreshments will be taken at Deanston Distillery Coffee Bothy. All welcome to this and every Carse Churches’ Walk. Best Wishes Iain ( iain.breakenr

The next Carse Churches’ Walk will take place on Wednesday 18 th February 2026. Meet at 10.00 a.m. in the Car Park behind the new Gift Shop (formerly the Tourist Office), in Aberfoyle. After the walk coffee/lunch will be taken locally. This Aberfoyle the walk will be the first Lenten Walk of 2026. There will be five further Lenten Walks at weekly intervals thereafter.All welcome to this and every Carse Churches’ Walk . Best wishes. Iain ( iain.breakenridge@gmail.com )

The next Carse Churches' Walk will take place on Saturday 13 th December at 10.00 a.m. Please meet at the Bochastle carpark to the west of the A821 at Kilmahog. (This is a different carpark from the September walk.) Heading SW over the bridge from Kilmahog, there is a turning on the right about 100m after the bridge. Grid reference NN607080 , what 3 words puzzles.thrillers.twig. After the walk refreshments will be taken locally. All welcome to this and every Carse Chu

Listed below are the different services that will take place over the Christmas period. We will have our usual service on Sunday at 10am through December until Christmas Eve. You will see the times of the services below for the following days. We look forward to seeing you during Christmas. CHRISTMAS EVE Wednesday 24th Dec Carol Service 6pm Service of readings and carols Raising funds for Medecins sans Frontier CHRISTMAS DAY Morning worship at KIPPEN CHURCH AT 10.30AM

Christmas wreath demonstration , Thursday 27th November 6:30pm, Port Village Hall. Children's Christmas crafts, Saturday 6th December 2 - 3:15pm, Port Village Hall (We are serving teas and coffee). School Christmas concert, Tuesday 9th December, Port Village Hall. School Winter Fayre , Saturday 13th December, Port Village Hall - Church serving teas and coffee. Children's Christmas crafts, Monday 22nd December 11 - 12:15pm, Port Church (We are serving teas and coffee). f

The next Carse Churches' Walk will take place on Tuesday 18 th November at 10.00 a.m., meeting in the car park that is to the east of the Aberfoyle Woollen Mill. Afterwards, refreshments will be taken locally. All welcome to this and every Carse Churches’ Walk. iain.breakenridge@gmail.com