Lochranza

Lochranza Church is situated at the north end of the island, between the Field Centre and a row of cottages opposite the Barking House. A warm welcome to worship awaits all in this beautiful Kirk, which celebrated its 300th anniversary in 2012. The local area with Lochranza Castle as a backdrop makes it a wonderful wedding venue, and the church is in frequent demand for marriage ceremonies. Following our sensitively conducted funerals, farewells are conducted with compassion, laying loved ones to rest amid the hills of the village. Christenings take place as a journey of joy to our community and our wee Kirk has seen many a weary walker take an hour to restore amid the peace of our interior. 
 
Our visitor’s book holds messages of folk from all over the world who come to find fellowship during fleeting visits or longer vacations. 
 
As part of the island wide celebration of children we will be holding Messy Church at Christmas and Easter with the celebration of .Jesus’s birth reflected in our Christmas Day Service. We remember to the sacrifice of local families and others across the world in our Remembrance Day Service held in Pirnmill before traversing to the War Memorial.  
 
Locally we share responsibility for the people of our community, visiting, sharing pastoral concerns, making hospital visits, delivering the church magazine and welcoming new babies.  
 
Worship is important to us and our Facebook page reminds locals and visitors alike of the times and dates of services. We are so fortunate to have Liz Clarke and Sharon MacLeod living among on the island and conducting worship that embraces local and global concerns, drawing each and every person into God’s warm embrace. Fellowship afterwards with tea, coffee and biscuits gives further opportunity to gather, reflect, celebrate and laugh together.  
 
Come all ye.  
 
You are welcome in this place.