Welcome to the Kirkwall Presbyterian Church website. Our historic rural church is set among the homes and farms of the small community of Kirkwall in the northwest corner of Flamborough in the City of Hamilton. We invite you to learn about us through navigating our website.
Our mission statement: “We live for Jesus Christ, with Him in our hearts, working for Him & proclaiming Him in His world.”
We serve Christ through our worship, learning, and mission activities for people of all ages. We warmly welcome to our congregation all people who know or are seeking Christ to know more about our loving God.
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Church address: 1545 Kirkwall Rd, Cambridge, ON, N1R 5S2
Worship Leader: Keith Marcy 519-623-0219
Email: [email protected]
Clerk of Session: Norma Reeve 519 654 2637
Email: [email protected]
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Greetings to you from Kirkwall Presbyterian Church. We sincerely encourage you to join us for weekly worship at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary on Sunday mornings. Keith Marcy is our supply minister and we warmly welcome him as he leads our weekly worship with a Biblical Christian message.
Announcements
Bible Study Every Friday morning at Kirkwall Church at 10 a.m., we are hosting a Bible study, with the leadership by Keith Marcy. Everyone is welcome to attend, and previous knowledge of scripture is not required. We will be studying how the New Testament came to be, and an overview of each of the 27 books. We are encouraged to learn together and share questions, at this casual group. Stay tuned for an evening course on the same theme, for those who are not available on Friday morning.
Sunday, October 18th We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper during the service, and we are pleased to receive new members into the congregation. Please join us.
Kirkwall Pie and Games Night, Saturday October 24th at 7 p.m. What’s your favourite pie? Come and enjoy ‘all you can eat’ pies (and ice cream), cold drinks, tea and decaf coffee. Bring a game if you wish – crokinole, board games, card games, dominoes, etc, and let’s have fun, fellowship and laughter together. This is a free event, please come and enjoy!
Bodies in Motion Classes – Annalise Clarkson will be leading a movement class on October 29th, beginning at 7 p.m. You will learn to connect with your body through gentle movement and breath, focusing on presence, balance, body awareness and posture while building strength, confidence and improving mobility. We encourage you to come for gentle exercise while sitting on a chair. Free event.
Homecoming weekend We are planning a Homecoming Weekend for our 193rd Kirkwall Church anniversary, on November 14th & 15th.
On Saturday November 14th we will have a special worship service beginning at 3:30 p.m. with a gospel music concert led by Norm Hughes and the musicians from the Men’s Breakfast, and a message by Rev. Jakob Koch, followed by a pot luck supper at 5:15 p.m.. Please bring a pot luck dish to share.
On Sunday November 15th we will have a wonderful Anniversary Service beginning at 10 a.m., with a message by Mr. Keith Marcy, a dedication of the restored Pioneer cairn, and a special soup lunch along with Anniversary cake and ice cream. Please plan to join us!
Sanctuary banners and outdoor flower beds and planters Sincere thank you to Kim who has planted and tended to the outdoor garden and planters at the front of the church, and around the cairn. The fall mums are beautiful. A very special thanks to Kim for creating two new banners at the front of the sanctuary. They are very beautiful! The church is now decorated with Thanksgiving décor!
Mental Health Seminar, held on Sunday afternoon October 4th, was excellent. The guest speaker Darla Clarkson spoke about anxiety and depression, teaching us the signs and symptoms, the diagnosis and treatments, and she answered many great questions. A very informative afternoon.
Looking ahead at Kirkwall for 2026. Here are some upcoming events!
– Friday morning Bible Study at 10 a.m. each week
– Men’s Breakfast October 17th at 8:30 a.m.
– Communion and Receiving of New Members at Kirkwall, Oct 18th, 10 a.m.
– Pie and Games night October 24th at 7 p.m.
– Bodies in Motion class October 29th at 7 p.m.
– 193rd Anniversary celebrations November 14th and 15th
Saturday Homecoming service, special speaker and special music, potluck supper
Sunday service, dedication of restored Cairn, special lunch.
– Men’s Breakfast November 21st at 8:30 a.m.
– Heritage Drive Thru dinner Wednesday November 25th
– Mitten, Hat and Sock tree at Kirkwall for the month of December
– Bake Sale Saturday December 5th, supporting Cambridge Foodbank
– Christmas Arrangement workshop, December 13th after church
– Men’s Breakfast December 19th at 8:30 a.m.
– Christmas Eve service, December 24th at 6:30 p.m.
Our Interim Moderator from Hamilton Presbytery during our vacancy is Rev. George Beals. His email address is [email protected] and phone number is 905-575-5525. Please contact Norma Reeve, the Kirkwall clerk of session if you have any concerns. [email protected] or call or text 519-654-2637
Other Announcements
Duff’s Presbyterian Church is hosting their Annual Fall Bazaar, Saturday October 17th, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. There will be a bake table, a produce table, a deli table, and much more. A take out lunch will be available which includes soup, sandwich and pie. 19 Brock Rd S, Puslinch.
Heritage United Church, 1565 Brock Rd., Strabane
SENIORS TALK & LUNCH – Wed., Oct. 14th – 11:30 am
Guest Speaker is a Representative from CAA to talk about Membership Offers, Travel Insurance & Winter Driving Tips. Please pre-register by Mon., Oct. 12 – call 905-659-3314. Lunch to follow. Free will donation.
ARTS & CRAFT SHOW – Sat., Oct. 24th – 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
For vendor table, call 905-659-3380.
Fabric, wool, pottery, jewelry, baked goods & more. Tea/coffee & muffins.
Take-out lunch available after 11 am. Get a jump start on Christmas gifts!
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