Reaching out
We reach out across the parish and run initiatives in the local community, working alongside other groups on the shore.
Who we are
The Shore Kirk is the Church of Scotland congregation for Kilmun, Strone and Ardentinny, on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll.
A parish church for the whole shore
Our parish stretches along the north shore of the Holy Loch and up the west side of Loch Long, taking in the villages of Kilmun, Strone, Blairmore and Ardentinny. It is a beautiful, scattered and close-knit place, and our church has been part of its life for generations.
Our congregation worships at St Columba's Church on Shore Road, Strone, known locally as the Shore Kirk. Since 2017 the congregations of Strone, Kilmun (St Munn's) and Ardentinny have been linked, and today we are one church family serving the whole area.
As a registered charity our purpose is the advancement of religion. In practice that means worship, care for one another, and being a good neighbour to everyone who lives in or visits the parish.
What we do
Everything below is paid for by the generosity of members, visitors and, now, lottery players.
Hall and kitchen
We have upgraded our hall and kitchen to give local groups a warm, welcoming and accessible place to meet.
Pastoral visiting
Members of the church are visited at home, in hospital and in care, and Christmas cards are circulated throughout the parish.
Sunday worship
Regular Sunday services are held every week in St Columba's Church, Strone. Everyone is welcome.
Services and groups
Sunday worship
Every Sunday at 10.30am in St Columba's Church, Shore Road, Strone PA23 8TB. Services last about an hour and are followed by tea and coffee. The church has level access, a hearing induction loop and an accessible toilet.
The church is open daily
St Columba's is open every day for quiet reflection and for visitors who would like to see the building and its stained glass.
Hall bookings and community groups
Our hall and newly upgraded kitchen are available to local groups, clubs and families. To ask about availability, email [email protected].
Weddings, baptisms and funerals
If you live in the parish, or have a family connection to it, we would be glad to talk with you. Please get in touch through our contact page.
Charity details
- Charity name
- Kilmun, Strone & Ardentinny: The Shore Kirk (Church of Scotland)
- Charity number
- SC003410
- Registered
- 13 April 1912
- Regulator
- Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Search the Scottish Charity Register for SC003410
- Parent charity
- Church of Scotland, SC011353
- Form
- Unincorporated association
- Purpose
- The advancement of religion
- Address
- 34 Sandhaven, Sandbank, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QN
Get in touch
General enquiries: [email protected]
Lottery enquiries: [email protected]
Post: 34 Sandhaven, Sandbank, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8QN