The Lent Group is exploring the Bible passages from Handel’s Messiah that speak about the Passion of our Lord. We’re at Our Lady and St Ninian RC Church Hall, Windsor Road, Newton Stewart, starting at 2.00 pm. This week – “He was despised” Isaiah 52.13 – 53.3. Don’t worry if you missed the first session – all welcome.

From Dawn: “Dear wonderful friends, I’ve been looking over the lovely cards and gifts I was presented with at my leaving “do”, which was extraordinary, and I wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity – you are amazing, and I was overwhelmed!”

The Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2026 – The Daisy Project, supporting women and children to heal from domestic abuse. All coffee monies through Lent will go to the appeal, other donations welcome. Please see the page on this website for further details.

The next Diocesan Synod: We are asked to announce that the next meeting will be on Saturday 7th March in Kilmarnock.

Spring Newsletter: Gerry is now working on this. If you have material, articles, photos etc please get them to Gerry asap: gerryewan@gmail.com.