On 22 July, we celebrate Mary Magdalene, the woman to whom Jesus entrusted the message of resurrection. This year, I celebrated her feast day in Coventry Cathedral, where morning prayer and Eucharist are shared under the glorious light of the Baptistery window, a 26 metre high kaleidoscope of 198 pieces… read more >>
Stations of the Cross Images recalling the Passion of Christ will be displayed around the church during Holy Week. You are invited to visit the church at a time that suits you to take part in this spiritual pilgrimage. The church is open daily from about 9am to 4pm. Eucharist… read more >>
Our Eco-Group is organising a DIY Candle-making Workshop on Friday, 2 February in the church hall from 1pm to 7pm. The event is free and open to everyone, all materials and plenty of refreshments will be provided. Discover the art of making eco-friendly candles from recycled wax, from start to… read more >>
Together with the local community, we enjoyed a Christmas spectacular by the Maybole Concert Party who raised £1110 to be shared equally between Parkinson’s UK and Whiteleys Retreat from two concerts at St Oswald’s in December 2023. The audience enjoyed music, dancing and comedy during the concerts, as well as… read more >>
Quiet Christmas Service Sunday 17th December at 3pm A reflective service for those who are missing loved ones this Christmas. Christingle Carol Service Christmas Eve at 6pm A carol service with Christingles and a retelling of the Nativity story. Seasonal refreshments available after the service. There will be a collection… read more >>
The Rev Liz Crumlish was licensed Priest-in-Charge of St Oswald’s Church by the Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, on Thursday 22 June 2023. The church was full as members of the congregation, community and clergy from across the Diocese came to show their support for Liz… read more >>
The Right Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, will be visiting St Oswald’s on Sunday 16 April 2023 (the second Sunday of Easter). Bishop Kevin will celebrate and preach at the 11am Service of Holy Communion as we continue our Easter celebrations. All are welcome to join us… read more >>
On Easter Sunday, 9 April 2023, as well as celebrating the greatest festival in the Christian year, we gave thanks for the ministry of the Rev Jim Geen as he presided at his final service as our Priest-in-Charge. Jim was appointed Priest-in-Charge in June 2017 following the dissolution of the… read more >>
Eucharist for Palm Sunday, 2 April at 11am We mark the beginning of Holy Week and Christ’s entry into Jerusalem with palms and procession. Service followed by refreshments. Service of Tenebrae with Eucharist, Maundy Thursday, 7.30pm Tenebrae, or the Liturgy of the Shadows, is an atmospheric service where candles are… read more >>
In April, our Priest-in-Charge, the Rev Jim Geen, will be leaving St Oswald’s, with his last day being Easter Sunday, 9th April 2023. Jim was appointed Priest-in-Charge in June 2017 following the dissolution of the South Ayrshire Team and the establishment of St Oswald’s as an independent congregation. Although already… read more >>