Guild Fundraising Lunch

Added by Neil Buchan at 19:35 on 22 October 2024

The Guild is a movement within the Church of Scotland which invites and encourages both women and men to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and enables them to express their faith in worship, prayer, action and fellowship. The Guild's motto, which is taken from Acts 27, verse 23: is "Whose we are an...

Harvest Thanksgiving

Added by Neil Buchan at 13:14 on 07 October 2024

On Sunday 6th October, Pentland Parish held a Harvest Thanksgiving Service in each of the four parish churches - Canisbay, Dunnet, Keiss and Olrig. Thanks must go to Christine Shearer who did an amazing job decorating Canisbay church - see photos below. A huge THANK YOU also to everyone who made don...

Alpha Course at Canisbay Church Hall

Added by Rob Easton-Berry at 11:00 on 08 August 2024

Curious about faith? Join a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open and friendly environment. At each Alpha Course session you’ll be hosted in a small group and watch an episode on a different question of faith — then you have a chan...

HRH King Charles III and Brandon McPhee at Canisbay Church

Added by Alan Cairns at 11:13 on 07 August 2024

We were delighted and honoured to welcome HRH King Charles III to the morning service in Canisbay Church last Sunday 4th August. There was a large attendance of church members and visitors to enjoy the service which was led by our minister Rev Janet Easton-Berry and organist Liz Geddes. The church w...

Pentland Parish FUN DAY!!

Added by Neil Buchan at 20:50 on 06 July 2024

Pentland Parish will be holding a FUN DAY for P1 - S3 pupils in Canisbay Village Hall on Monday 22nd July. From 10am-12pm we will welcome all P1-P5 aged pupils for fun and games. From 12-pm-1pm we will have a BBQ For ALL P1-S3 pupils, with burgers, and sausages served on rolls. From 1pm-3pm We will ...

Nashville singer-songwriter performs in Canisbay Church

Added by Alan Cairns at 21:31 on 22 May 2024

Last Sunday the congregation at Canisbay Church had a special treat, when Andrew Peterson, the world-renowned singer-songwriter, recording artist, author and filmmaker from Nashville performed two of his songs during the service. Andrew, together with a group of people from North America were stayin...

Meeting to discuss Local Plan in Canisbay Hall

Added by Neil Buchan at 14:43 on 29 April 2024

Bryony Robinson is currently doing some work for the Dunnet and Canisbay Community Council, producing a local plan which identifies the priorities of the community in terms of planning for the next ten years, development sites and where funding from wind farms etc should be prioritised. All Pentland...

Daffodil Tea at Mey Hall

Added by Neil Buchan at 17:41 on 13 April 2024

At 2pm on Saturday 13 April, the doors opened to the Pentland Parish fundraising Daffodil Tea in Mey Hall. A steady stream of parishoners and visitors maintained the tables at close to capacity throughout the afternoon, and each were treated to a spread of delicious home made cakes, scones and const...

World Day of Prayer Service at Dunnet

Added by Liz Buchan at 11:29 on 05 April 2024

On the afternoon of Friday 1 March 2024 about twenty people (Pentland Parish members and friends) gathered for the World Day of Prayer Service in Britannia Hall, Dunnet. The service, prepared by the World Day of Prayer Committee of Palestine, was led by Mrs Sheila Cormack. Others from the congregati...

Canisbay Church open daily for summer season

Added by Neil Buchan at 12:28 on 04 April 2024

The ancient Church of Canisbay is the most northerly Parish Church in mainland Scotland, nestling on the shores of the Pentland Firth with commanding views of Stroma and the Orkneys beyond. The historic Canisbay Parish includes John O' Groats and the Castle of Mey. The late Queen Elizabeth, the ...

Easter Service

Added by Neil Buchan at 21:18 on 31 March 2024

What a gloriously sunny Caithness spring day to celebrate the resurrection of the risen Lord! A key feature of our Easter Service today, led by Rev Janet, was a large cross, to which members of the congregation were invited to attach daffodils in memory of a loved one, or as a prayer token for some...

Daffodil Tea Fundraiser in Mey Hall

Added by Neil Buchan at 14:35 on 29 March 2024

On Saturday 13th April, Pentland Parish will be holding a fundraising Daffodil Tea in Mey Hall. The event starts at 2pm, and in addition to refreshments and delicious home baking there will be a variety of local stallholders and a tombola. Do come along - everyone welcome!

Special meeting with new Presbytery Clerk and Mission Planning Convenor

Added by Neil Buchan at 21:35 on 31 January 2024

A special meeting with the Presbytery Clerk and the Mission Planning Convenor of the new Clèir Eilean Ì Presbytery has been convened to hear what congregations have to say about the way forward for our Parish. The Clerk and Convenor have advised they will not be presenting solutions, b...

Cynthia's 60 glorious years

Added by Rev Janet Easton-Berry at 19:40 on 29 January 2024

Cynthia Grant has been playing the organ for sixty years at Keiss Church of Scotland – her parents were actively involved with the church (her father was an Elder) – she was initially asked to play for two Sundays and Cynthia said ‘that was me’ – it has gone on ever sin...

Snowy weather disrupts Pentland Parish

Added by Neil Buchan at 10:13 on 16 January 2024

Seasonal wintery weather can be pretty and fun, but the heavy snow falls over the past couple of days have disrupted life in Caithness, with all bus services being cancelled for example. Due to the inclement conditions and the conditions underfoot, the decision has been taken to cancel the Prayer Me...

PP Carol Service, Keiss, Sunday 17 December

Added by Neil Buchan at 17:21 on 21 December 2023

On Sunday 17 December, Keiss Church hosted a well attended Pentland Parish Carol Service in Keiss Community Hall. At the last minute Rob Petersen stepped in to lead the singing and praise as unfortunately Rev Janet was unwell and unable to attend. Rob did us proud, and the hall rang out to joyful si...

Christmas Party Fun!!

Added by Neil Buchan at 17:06 on 21 December 2023

On Saturday the 16th of December 2023 local children came to Canisbay Church hall for a Hawaiian Christmas party! There was fun and games, amazing tray bakes, and a movie about a little monster named Stitch that visited Hawaii. As it happens Stitch found his way to Canisbay Church hall on the evenin...

Hawaiian Christmas Party

Added by Neil Buchan at 12:21 on 19 November 2023

All local children in primary 2-7 are welcome to come join us at Canisbay hall on Saturday the 16th December from 6-9pm for a Hawaiian Christmas Party! There will be a movie showing Stitch landing in the Hawaiian islands, some time for dancing, eating snacks, playing games and an awesome surprise! W...

Remembrance Sunday

Added by Neil Buchan at 23:13 on 09 November 2023

On Remembrance Sunday, 12 November, Pentland Parish will holding a Remembrance service in each of our four churches. Canisbay church has already been decorated in preparation, and we are most grateful to Christine Shearer for providing some photographs of the lovely, poignant, poppy displays. Visit ...

Pet Service raises funds for two local charities

Added by Neil Buchan at 10:39 on 05 November 2023

Back in April, enthusiastic dog lover Issy Currie organised another successful and well attended 'Pet Service' in Canisbay Church, supported by Janet and other members of the congregation. The object of the service was two-fold: to remember and give thanks for our pets and assistance dogs wh...