History (2024)
The Bennochy Community Choir took part in the 42nd Fife Festival of Music during February.
After the success of the pre Christmas Advent Bible Study, we ran six weeks of Lent Bible Study on the theme of Food during February and March until the title of Bible Blethers.
Following a process where all members were invited to submit a suggested name for our new congregation after the union, the Strategy Team, then each Kirk Session, drew up a short list. This was then refined by the Strategy Team with two names emerging as the strongest and most favoured candidates: Kirkcaldy Central Kirk and Langtoun Central Kirk. All members were then invited to select their preference, resulting in a majority decision for: Langtoun Central Kirk.
The name expresses a fondness for the intimate friendliness of the Langtoun name while also indicating the geographical location for the new congregation’s ministry and mission.
The Café organised an invitational Easter Lunch which was enjoyed by all who attended.
The Women's Group had excellent support for their annual Bunny Drive in early April. The splendid sum of £384 was raised for Church funds.
Saturday 20th April was International Organ Day 2024, promoted by the Royal College of Organists, and Stuart Watson, our organist organised a special event in the sanctuary of Bennochy Church. Some of his piano students showcased their keyboard skills and there was the option for anyone to try the organ themselves.
This event was streamed live and a recording can be viewed below:
The Annual Stated Meeting for 2024 was held after the service on 21st April and included an update on the Town Centre Churches union process. A recording is available on our Recorded Meetings page.
A further series of three Bible Blethers discussion meetings focusing on an eco/environmental theme were held in May.
August saw our first ever ECO Fayre with a wide range of stalls and activities. See below for the video from the Fayre as well as a selection of photographs.
| ECO Fayre - 10th August 2024 |
For a full list of the stalls and supporters please see the Fayre Flyer.
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ECO Fayre - Green and Quirky Stall |
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View more pictures from the ECO Fayre |
Early September featured our Harvest Songs of Praise Service, with goods collected for the Kirkcaldy Foodbank.
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Harvest Service Collection for Kirkcaldy Foodbank |
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Harvest Service Flowers |
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Harvest Service Display |
Our annual collection of filled shoe boxes were uplifted in early November. A total of 65 boxes were despatched to Blythswood Care for delivery to needy children.
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Christmas Shoe Boxes |
Following decisions at Presbytery's November meeting, the date of union has been set as 1st January 2025 which will create Langtoun Central Kirk.
Our Toy Service again collected toys and toiletries for distribution by the Salvation Army. The toiletries were donated during a special coffee morning held the day before the service.
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Toy Appeal Gifts |
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Toy Appeal Gifts |
On 9th December in the Sanctuary, Bennochy Community Choir entertained family and friends with a performance which included a wide variety of music including Christmas songs. The large audience then joined the choir in some rousing carol singing, followed by much needed refreshments. Thanks to the audience and choir members, £270 was raised for Kirkcaldy Food Bank and Alzheimer's (Kirkcaldy Branch).
On 17th December the Bell Ringers welcomed residents of Abbeyfield Care Home who came to visit as a special Christmas outing when the ringers played 12 carols including a favourite composition "Starlight" with a mesmeric double note as the twinkling - all much enjoyed, at times a hum-a-long or toe tapping, especially with old numbers.
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Bell Ringers Entertain Residents of Abbeyfield Care Home |
Sunday 22nd December, our Christmas family service, was led by our Interim Moderator, Morag Wilkinson, with Sunday School participation. It was the last Sunday service in Bennochy Church prior to the union of the Kirkcaldy Town Centre Churches. After the service there was a short party for the Sunday School.
The end of 2024 marked the end of Bennochy Parish Church. The expanded congregation, formed by the union of the Kirkcaldy Town Centre Churches, continues as Langtoun Central Church with the first service being held on 5th January 2025.
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