Welcome to the website for Ballantrae and St Colmon Parish Church a charge of the Church of Scotland.
Ballantrae Parish Church meets at 11:30am every Sunday.
Services are also held in Glenapp Church. ( Time and dates presently under review) This a liturgical and ecumenical service led by a dedicated group from the congregation of Ballantrae.
All the services are times of fellowship, prayer, worship and reflection on God’s word, as we get to know the living God more.
It will be great to see you at any of our services and if you want more information about either of the churches, please contact us
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There is a lot going on at your Ballantrae Church.
An informal coffee time continues on Tuesday mornings at 1030am in the BRICC house. Come along for some homemade goodies!
Glenapp church services happen at 3pm on the third Wednesday of each month.
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Reflection
Sunday 26th July 2026
Reading Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52
Parables about the Kingdom of Heaven
For our service we looked at the five parables of Jesus contained in the reading. Each of these parables has a simple meaning and would have spoken volumes to those who first heard them. For those who were willing to hear their spiritual message, there were blessings in store.
The Kingdom of Heaven is present wherever Gods perfect will is done. The parable of the mustard seed would have been an encouragement to the disciples, that though few people then had faith or realised the presence of Gods Kingdom, that things would grow immensely. Today the church is found throughout the world and continues to grow.
The Parable of the Yeast, reminds us of the transforming nature of Gods kingdom. Yeast transforms baking as it works through the dough. In the same way the Kingdom of God transforms the inner life of individuals and has a transforming effect upon society. The Christian faith has led to better attitudes towards vulnerable people, and helped in the abolition of slavery. We may ask ourselves how far we are being transformed by Gods presence, and how much we are acting as yeast to transform the lives of others for the better.
The Parble of the Lost Treasure shows someone stumbling accross Gods Kingdom by chance. He sees the great treasure and forsakes all to be part of it. People do see the good actions of Christians and at times are led to find out more. The Parable of The Pearl of Great Price, reminds us that there are also people making a diligent search for God. When they find Gods Kindom, it is worth more than anything else this world can give.
The Parable of the Drag Net reminds us that the Kingdom will finally reach its fulfilment at the end of the age. The world is heading toward a time when God will come and bring his judgement.
May we be encouraged as we see that God is at work today in powerful ways. May we be good citizens of the Kingdom and give a good witness to those around us. And may we abound in hope as we reflect that Gods Kingdom will indeed come on earth as it is in heaven.
Every blessing
Rev`d Theo Corney
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