Myanmar Earthquake Appeal – Thank you

ByAnne Noble 21 February 202621 February 2026

We have received an email from Christian Aid to say thank you very much for supporting the Myanmar Earthquake Appeal. The donation of £57 will make a real difference. The 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar left people devastated and in need of drinking water, food and shelter. Christian Aid is releasing emergency funds so that trusted local partners can begin to reach affected communities with vital life-saving assistance. The immediate emergency support that they can offer includes offering food parcels, water kits, shelters, and cash for essential supplies. Christian Aid is ready to stand by partners and quake-affected communities to support their recovery over the coming weeks and months. Thank you for helping to provide life-saving support.

Christian Aid | Events

Christian Aid Week 11 – 17 May

ByAnne Noble 7 May 20257 May 2025

For 2025, the focus is on Guatemala and the impact of the climate crisis. If you would like to help, envelopes will be available on 11 May. (If you prefer to pay by cheque, please make this out to “St. Leonard’s Parish Church”.) Thank you for your support. https://www.christianaid.org.uk/appeals/key-appeals/christian-aid-week

Charity | Events

Transform Trade greeting cards

ByAnne Noble 24 January 202624 January 2026

Transform Trade greeting cards are now available each Sunday after the service for purchase, with proceeds going to this worthwhile cause. All occasion cards including birthday, new baby, thank you, etc will be on display. Please come and have a look.

Charity | Craft Group

Craft Group knitting for Hillhouse charity

ByAnne Noble 1 July 20251 July 2025

These are the blankets that the members of the Craft Club have been knitting for the charity Hillhouse in Kilmarnock. They also knit baby hats which go to the labour suite at Crosshouse Hospital.

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Afghanistan Earthquake Appeal – Christian Aid

ByAnne Noble 2 September 20252 September 2025

A message from Christian Aid:“On Sunday 31 August, a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck eastern and rural Afghanistan, one of the lowest income countries in the world, killing more than 800 people. Life-saving rescue operations are needed to save the masses trapped under the rubble. Many more are in need of drinking water, food, shelter, blankets and…

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South Ayrshire Foodbank – donations needed

ByAnne Noble 24 January 202624 January 2026

Donations for the Foodbank are urgently needed. Please place your items in the white baskets at the front of the church at any Sunday service. If you can help, the following items would be greatly appreciated – tinned mince, tinned chopped tomatoes, jam, diluting juice, UHT milk, dried rice and pasta sauce. Thank you.