This page provides some information about what's happening at Brightons Parish Church while we complete work on our new site:
Champions for Today - Keith Davis Visit | Looking Forward, Building Faith | Dates for Your Diary
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In association with Scripture Union Scotland, Keith Davis (New York Giants) will be speaking to young people about how to be successful in life on Friday 27th March at 6.15pm. All welcome!
For more information about Keith Davis, see www.keithdavis.org
What do we think about when we come to Brightons Parish Church? Some immediately think of the beautiful building, of services of worship, of the sound of hymns being sung or even just a wedding couple smiling on the steps of the church. It is all of these things and more.
When people talk of "the church", many think of the building, of the halls or even of the manse. The buildings, however, are not the most important parts.
People are the most important part of the church because, without people, the buildings would be empty and the Church would not be able to contribute to an ongoing work in the community or to spreading the good news of Jesus Christ.
There is a lot of work to be done and the Minister cannot do this on his own, even with the help of the Session and Deacons' Court.
Our church will only be truly successful when we all do our bit and we all work together. This is why we are Looking Forward, Building Faith.
This is why our church needs you.
Can you spare a little time to build on the work being carried out in Brightons Parish Church, in the community and beyond?
Do you know the different organisations, groups and activities that rely on us for help and support...? No...? Just have a look...
- Art Group
- Boys' Brigade
- Choir
- Coffee Morning
- Deacons' Court
- Fellowship Groups
- Friends of Jesus Fellowship Group
- Girls' Brigade
- Holiday Club
- Impact
- Kirk Session
- Men's Group
- Praise Band
- Praise Group
- Prayer Groups
- Pre-Fives
- Sunday Schools
- Sunday Tea and Coffee
- The Cross
- The Guild
- WRVS
Giving of time, talents and money displays our praise and thanksgiving for the gospel we have received.
Our giving of time on a Sunday to be with God, to sing His praise, to hear His Word, is where we start.
Our giving of time and talents assists our congregation in its service to the community, caring for those who are most vulnerable in our society.
Our giving of time and talents can help children and young people grow in the Christian faith.
In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead - James 2:17
You can help by looking at the different groups that use our church and by offering to share your skills and talents with them. You can be a part of it by helping with or attending:
| Worship | Reading from the Bible or leading prayers, welcoming at the door on a Sunday |
|---|---|
| Sunday School / Youth Groups | Crèche, Sunday School, Impact, Boys' and Girls' Brigades |
| Mission and Wider Church | Outreach, Prayer Group, Fellowship Groups, Friends of Jesus, The Guild, Summer Club, Christian Aid, Befriending Group, Tea and coffee rota, Bright Lights, Flower rota, Flower distribution, The Cross |
| Music | Music for Sunday Schools, Services, Youth Services, Choir, Praise Group, Praise Band |
| Practical Skills | Gardening, Building Maintenance, Cleaning, Audio Visual Systems, Web Site, IT, Hospital Transport |
| Groups | Pre 5s, Art Group, Coffee Morning |
Our giving of money helps maintain the place where we worship: a place of beauty and memory, a place of peace and a place to glorify our Lord God.
Our giving of money helps provide resources for Christian education in our own congregation and throughout the Church of Scotland - and beyond.
- Thinking about the amount you give for the work of Brightons Parish Church and whether you might be able to increase that amount.
- Thinking about how regularly you give your offering.
- Thinking about how you give your offering.
- Standing Order: If you pay all your other important bills monthly, why not consider offering in this way too?
- Freewill Offering Envelope The envelopes scheme is a way to set aside your offering each week. Just bring them to church and place them in the plate.
- Cheque/Cash Some members prefer to give by cheque instead of cash; either can be placed in the plate on a Sunday.
Remember - Gift Aid is good news.
If you give by any of these means and you are a tax payer - even if you only pay tax on your pension - then you could make your offering worth even more by giving us the gift of your signature on a Gift Aid Declaration Form.
Everyone has something to offer. The Apostle Paul recognised this when he described the body as being of many parts, all of which are essential to the whole.
Our Church needs a large team of people willing to participate in the life of the church to ensure all runs smoothly, enriching our life together, sharing, strengthening and building our faith together in God's service.
Have we missed the one thing that you would like to help with? If we have then let us know! When faith comes to life all things are made new and nothing is impossible...
| Day | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 22 March | 10.15am - 10.30am | Prayer Meeting |
| 10.50am | Crèche | |
| 10.50 am | Sunday Schools and Triple S | |
| 11.00 am | Morning Worship | |
| 12.30 pm | Impact | |
| 3.00pm | Praise Group | |
| Mon 23 March | 2.00pm | Art Group |
| 2.00pm | The Guild | 7.30 pm | Fellowship Groups 1 & 2 |
| Tues 24 March | 9.45 - 11.15am | Pre-Fives |
| 6.15pm | Boys' Brigade Anchor Boys | |
| Wed 25 March | 6.15 - 7.45pm | Girls' Brigade Juniors |
| 7.30pm | Girls' Brigade Brigaders | |
| Thurs 26 March | 10.00am - 11.30am | Coffee Morning |
| 10.00am - 12 noon | Church Open - Prayer & Meditation | |
| 6.15pm | Girls' Brigade Explorers Parents' Night | |
| 7.45pm | Congregational Prayer Meeting | |
| 7.45pm | Choir | |
| Fri 27 March | 6.15pm | Boys' Brigade Junior Section |
| 6.15pm | Champions for Today - Keith Davis Visit | |
| 7.30pm | Boys' Brigade Company & Seniors | |
| Sat 28 March | 9.30am - 3.30pm | Wholeness Through Christ |
| Sun 29 March | 10.15am - 10.30am | Elders' Prayer Meeting |
| 10.50am | Crèche | |
| 10.50 am | Sunday Schools and Triple S | |
| 11.00 am | Morning Worship | |
| 12.30pm | Annual Business Meeting | |
| 2.15pm | Praise Group | |
| 6.30 pm | Youth Service | |
| 7.30pm | Fellowship Groups 1 & 2 | |
Audio files of recent sermons preached at Brightons Parish Church are made available below for download.
To save the files, right-click the links below and choose "Save Target As..." or "Save Link As"
| Date | Preacher | Scripture Reference/Title | Duration/File Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 8 March, 2009 | Rev Murdo Campbell | Isaiah 26: 1-10 | 25:46 / 23.6 MB |
| Evening Service, Sunday 1 March, 2009 | Professor Donald Meek | "The Song of the Sheep" | 29:14 / 26.7 MB |
| Sunday 1 March, 2009 | Rev Danny Mathers | Hebrews 4: 1-13 | 25:27 / 23.3 MB |
| Sunday 22 February, 2009 | Mr Ian Baillie | John 13: 6-17 | 15:24 / 14.1 MB |
| Sunday 15 February, 2009 | Mr Douglas Leitch | Talk from Family Service | 9:37 / 8.81 MB |
| Sunday 8 February, 2009 | Rev Murdo Campbell | Job 3: 1-15 | 29:36 / 27.1 MB |
| Sunday 1 February, 2009 | Rev Murdo Campbell | Job 2: 11-13 | 29:26 / 33.6 MB |
| Sunday 25 January, 2009 | Rev Murdo Campbell | Job 2: 1-13 | 29:57 / 34.2 MB |
| Sunday 18 January, 2009 | Rev Murdo Campbell | Job 1: 1-15 | 32:18 / 36.9 MB |
You can get in touch with us using the following information:
Brightons Parish Church
Main Street
Brightons
Falkirk
FK2 0JT
Telephone: 01324 713855
E-mail: info@brightonschurch.org.uk
To contact our minister, Rev Murdo Campbell, e-mail minister@brightonschurch.org.uk.