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Kilmartin Church

Today is a day of worship with a local congregation. It was a wonderfully refreshing experience to gather with believers at Kilbranden church. About 75 people in a beautiful old stone church with stained glass windows. The service was specifically designed to reflect elements of Celtic traditions. The order of worship included congregational singing; a special solo from one of the Celtic Trail team, while another of the Celtic team played the organ. A presentation of how people from different cultures can get value from one another by appreciating and accepting our differences. 

Inside Kilmartin Church. In fact, this picture was taken the previous day, when we met with the pastor of the church, Rev. Ken Ross.

Then the local parish pastor narrated a dramatic skit which further reflected how important it is to all work together. This was followed by a homily from Acts 2 where the early believers were together in one accord and shared their resources with others as needed. The service was an example of how many different forms of communications and art could deliver the message from different mediums. Drama, art, music, story and the spoken word from the Bible were all used to drive home the message of the gospel. Well-done Church at Kilbranden! (Kil in Gaelic means church).

Kilmartin Gle, the site of more than 350 ancient monuments. Among these, on the side of this small loch there are the ruins of the chapel built by one of the early Celtic saints. St. Columba has visited this place too, on his way to Dunadd, when he came to ask permission from the king to create his monastery on Iona.

After the morning service, the local congregation provided a potluck luncheon for everyone that cared to stay. It was a delight to speak with local residents and hear their stories of how they got to the Isle of Seil where the Church at Kilbranden assembles.

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