For details of the next concert on Friday 22 November, please click on the date/title box.
7.11.19 Birth, Baby, Beyond
A fantastic response once again by the community to support the toddlers' collection for Birth, Baby, Beyond...the van arrived today and could not have got another item in!! Thank you!! Click on our Facebook link on the homepage to see photos.
6.11.19 Wee Sleep Out
Following staff from Gryffe High School and adults from Houston & Killellan Kirk completing the Big Sleep Out last year, there was significant interest from pupils and youth groups to host our own Wee Sleep Out. So pupils from a range of year groups along with Houston Scouts, 1st Houston Boys' Brigade and Houston Kirk Youth Club along with staff, Gary Noonan, the Minister and volunteers will be participating in the Wee Sleep Out at Gryffe High School on Saturday 7 December. We will be sleeping outside, braving the elements for a night, to help those who have to do it every night.
Please support this initiative if you possibly can via:
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser…/fundraiserPage…
5.11.19 Church Magazine
Copy date is Friday 15th November for publication on Sunday 1st December.
Please note there will not be an issue in January 2020.
23.10.19 Mission Partners' Letter
To view the latest letter from Keith and Ida, click on the date/title box.
Tickets on sale this Sunday. Click on the date/title box for more details.
For details of this project, click on the icon on the homepage.
For details of the theme of next year's Houston Kirk Carnival - click on the date/title box.
16.9.19 Retiral Offerings for “Chosen” Charities
A Retiral Offering for our “Chosen” Charities will be gratefully received after all three Communion Services on Sunday 6 October. These charities are, of course, St Vincent’s Hospice, Riverbrae Additional Support Needs School and the Mwandi Baby Milk Project.
Harvest Thanksgiving, apart from giving thanks for the harvest and food, is a big part of our Local Outreach in the Community. As a congregation and support from friends and family, we have responded so generously again this year. The photo (click on date/title box) shows the Foodbank vanload as it left the Kirk. The collectors from the Foodbank were overwhelmed by the response – as was their van! Those who run the Renfrewshire Foodbank www.renfrewshire.foodbank.org.uk continually express their gratitude for the support from our congregation.
On the homepage are photographs of the wonderful displays arranged by the artistic ladies of the congregation. Some of these demonstrate that food donations, however impressive, are only part of the output from Harvest Thanksgiving. Additionally, supported by donations, the ladies prepared a large number of posies of flowers and fruit baskets, which were delivered to the elderly and those in care homes.
On behalf of all the organisers and indeed the recipients, sincere thanks to all who supported this seasonal appeal.
13.9.19 Solar Calculators Appeal
For details click on the date/title box.
Some photos from Sunday's Doors Open Day. To view click on the date/title box.
9.9.19 HPS Gardening Club Success
Some of our Church youngsters are members of Houston Primary School Gardening Club. They achieved much success recently with their entries of fruit and vegetables in the Bridge of Weir Horticultural Society Flower Show. Well done to everyone involved. To view their prizewinning entries click on the date/title box.
28.8.19 HKK Strategy 2025
Available to view on homepage
27.8.19 Kirk Session
Next Session Meeting Tuesday 3 December 19 00 West Halls
21.8.19 Youth Club
It's open to P7 to S4. Any questions contact Gillian Peters on 613759 or 07879407574.
16.8.19 Accounts for Year to 31 December 2018
These can be viewed by clicking on the date/title box
15.8.19 Harvest Thanksgiving & Foodbank
Details by clicking on the date/title box
15.8.19 Harvest Lunch & MacMillan Cancer Coffee Morning
Details by clicking on the date/title box or BIG EVENT logo on homepage.
Update from the Strategy Group can be viewed by clicking on the date/title box.
Support the Kirk with your everyday shopping. We are continuing to raise funds using Easyfundraising, where many online retailers give money back to support your cause. Please sign up, it’s free, and the Kirk benefits from the funds. The money raised will go into the local mission and outreach fund, which will specifically support our work in the parish. Click on icon at top of homepage or go to
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/houstkillekirklmfund/
Copy date is Friday 18th October for publication on Sunday 3rd November.