NEW LAIGH KIRK
A caring and welcoming church at the heart of Kilmarnock, reaching out to you with the Gospel of Jesus Christ
MORE THAN A CHURCH
New Laigh Kirk is a well known landmark at the centre of Kilmarnock. We welcome you to join our community of faith as we journey together on our spiritual paths. New Laigh Kirk is not a closed shop or a Holy Club, but a caring community, reaching out to all.
The church is more than the building – it’s the people. We consider ourselves a community hub, outreaching to care homes, hospitals and schools within Kilmarnock. Our church halls on John Finnie street also hosts community projects and groups suited for all ages, from tiny tots to senior citizens. We welcome you!
What's On at NLK?
Please see below the list of events happening in the coming months at New Laigh Kirk. For more information about each event, please see the direct contact in each section.
Christian Aid Concert ft. Crossroads Community Choir
There will be a Music for All concert held in New Laigh Kirk on Thursday, 2nd May at 7.30pm. We shall hear about the charity's good work in supporting people in emergencies and helping them in the longer term through development projects. Our guest speaker will be Charlie Meiklejohn from Christian Aid. Musical entertainment will be provided by Crossroads Community Choir, which has gone from strength to strength since its formation in 2021 and now performs before "sell out" audiences. On this occasion you don't even need to buy a ticket as the concert is free! There will be an option to donate to Christian Aid at the end of the concert.
For more information, please contact Barbara Graham.
Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra Concert
As part of our Music For All @ New Laigh Kirk concert series, the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra are coming to perform at NLK church on Friday May 17th at 7:30pm (doors open 7pm). This event is completely free and refreshments will be provided. This will be the Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra's second concert at New Laigh Kirk and we are very keen to welcome them back for an evening of wonderful musical entertainment.
For more information, please contact Noel Patterson.
Murder Mystery
The New Laigh Kirk Drama Group are proud to entertain the masses with their murder mystery "There's been a murder!" on June 1st at 7:30pm at the New Laigh Kirk halls, at 35 John Finnie Street, KA1 IBL. Lady Willberforce has been found murdered in her room and everyone in the house is a suspect. You the audience will be involved to help identify whodunnit. Tea/Coffee and refreshments will be available on the night, as well as some light musical entertainment and a raffle.
The drama group have been working hard to provide an evening of fun, mystery and entertainment! Come along and join in the fun. Tickets are £4 and for more information, please contact Ann Burley.
NLK Garden Party!
Everyone is welcome to come along and join in New Laigh Kirk's Garden Party to kick off the summer. Our garden party will be held in the New Laigh Kirk garden grounds at the church from after the Prize Giving Service. There'll be refreshments, family games and even a Youth Bake Off competition to help raise funds for Christian Aid.
For more information, please contact Derek I'Anson.
Loudoun Musical Society Concert
On Friday, July 26th at 7:30pm, Loudoun Musical Society will be providing an evening of grand musical entertainment in a summer concert as part of the Music For All events @ New Laigh Kirk. Although LMS have performed at our church many times before, this will be the first performance with our Music For All series. We look forward to welcoming the members of LMS to our church for an evening of wonderful singing and family fun. This event is free, however there will be an opportunity to donate before and after the service.
For more information, please contact Amy Tanner.
K.A.O.S Concert
Kilmarnock Amateur Operatic Society (K.A.O.S) will be performing an evening of magical musicals and more on Friday, September 13th at 7:30pm at New Laigh Kirk church. This will be the second performance by K.A.O.S in our church after their breathtaking showcase concert last October. We are once again excited to welcome K.A.O.S for another night of musical entertainment as part of our Music For All events @NLK.
This is a free concert, however donations are welcome before and after the show. Refreshments will also be available on the night.
For more information, please contact Derek I'Anson.