Welcome to Newbattle Parish Church

Sunday Worship is 11am at Mayfield and Easthouses Church

Part of the Church of Scotland, our Parish is one of the  largest in Lothian and Borders Presbytery and covers the 3 areas of Newbattle, Mayfield & Easthouses and Newtongrange .

We are one congregation with a strong belief in being part of our community.

Hopefully you will find what you need on this website but if not then  please contact us either by phone 07903 412 759 or email churchoffice@newbattleparish.org

Special services:

Remembrance Ceremonies and Services Sunday 10th November

Easthouses – at the War Memorial starting at 10.50pm. 

Newtongrange – procession starting at 10.35 from Newbattle Road to the War Memorial in the Park.  Following the ceremony at the memorial, there will then be a service of Remembrance at The Masonic Hall, Newtongrange.

Sunday 1st December – Joint service between Newbattle Parish and St Nicholas Buccleuch at 11am. This will be held at Mayfield & Easthouses Church.

CHURCH LIFE

Prayer Group

If you’d like to join others for a time for prayer, come along to the Prayer Group on Thursdays 10am-11am in Mayfield and Easthouses church. We pray together for a variety of topics, including specific requests from church members, church activities, community and national issues as well as global concerns like poverty and the environment.

Whether you are new to praying or have prayed for years, the Prayer Group offers opportunity to learn more about prayer, grow in confidence and faith plus it also encourages us to keep on praying.

Cafe and New2U Shop

Every Wednesday the church cafe and shop provide an opportunity a warm bank space for people to come and meet between 10am and 12noon at Mayfield and Easthouses Church.

Art Group

If you are interested in developing your artistic skills and enjoy company, why not come along to our Art Group in Mayfield and Easthouses church on Wednesday afternoons 2.00pm-4.00pm. After a cup of tea, we get stuck into painting or drawing activities. At the moment we focus on doing artwork based on a monthly theme, although folks are welcome to do their own thing as well.

Art materials are provided plus the group is free and open to all levels of artistic ability. It’s a lovely opportunity to make friends, express spirituality through art and enjoy being creative in an encouraging and supportive atmosphere.

Men’s Group

This group meets for a time of fellowship every Thursday starting with a soup lunch at 12noon.

JAM Club – for primary aged children every second Thursday from 3.45pm – 5.15pm. Contact the church office for dates and details.

Friendship Lunches for older people – the last Tuesday of each month. Contact the church office for more details and dates.

November 2024 Update

We will be holding our Stated Annual Meeting at part of our regular Sunday Service on November 17th. Everyone is welcome to join us to hear an update on church over the past year. All our normal groups are on throughout the month and the Tuesday Lunch Group will be at 12pm on the 26th November.

Vacancy – Community Development Worker

We are looking for a part time Community Development Worker, re-establishing worship and outreach by developing deeper connections with the community as the refurbished building in Newtongrange reopens as a community hub. For a full job description and details on how to apply, please visit churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/vacancies-and-volunteering/ministries-council-posts. Details are also on Goodmoves website. Closing date: Monday, 21… Read More

October 2024 Update

A big thank you to our volunteers and everyone who came and donated to our Macmillan Coffee Morning. It was a great success and everyone had a lovely time. All our normal groups are on throughout the month at our Mayfield & Easthouses Church,  including the Tuesday Lunch Group which will be at 12pm on… Read More