
Parish Administrator (p/time – 20hrs pw)
We are currently recruiting for a new member of our team to provide administrative support across all aspects of church operations. We’re looking for someone who is warm and friendly, and has previous experience of a similar position.
The Job Description is available here, and you can also download some background about the Parish of Traprain here.
To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to dhamilton@churchofscotland.org.uk by 20th February. Feel free to get in touch before then if you have any questions, or would like to discuss the position informally.

Our next services are on Sunday 9 February in Stenton at 9:30am and in Prestonkirk at 11am. We will be continuing our series on Encounters with Jesus and considering the temptation in the wilderness from Luke 4.
Activities are available for children during the services, and refreshments are provided after all our Sunday services.
You can listen to past sermons by clicking the links on our Sermons page here.
Our most recent monthly update, detailing all of our upcoming services and activities is available here. To sign up for the monthly update email, please contact admin@parishoftraprain.org.uk
Our minister, Rev Douglas Hamilton can be contacted on 07831 657854, e-mail: dhamilton@churchofscotland.org.uk
Please note there will be no prayers at Whitekirk on Wednesdays during the month of January.
For other updates on what is happening within the church and our community, visit our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/parishoftraprain
Colourful Connections
Prestonkirk Stables, East Linton: 10am – 12 noon – Tuesdays 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb
A series of 4 creative art sessions for older people of all artistic abilities (and none) to enhance brain health and emotional well-being. Participants will be able to explore creativity, learn new skills, make friends and chat with each other.
The two hour sessions are open to anyone who’s interested, and would also be suitable for people living with dementia, their family and friends. The group will be facilitated by local artist, Jennifer McKay, who also has experience of supporting people living with dementia. All materials will be provided. Cost: FREE
For further info or to register interest in coming, please contact Douglas Hamilton.
Tel: 07831 657854 Email: dhamilton@churchofscotland.org.uk
Our Friendship Group meets on Wednesday mornings between 10-11.30am at the Lynton Day Centre in East Linton. At these meetings you get a chance to meet new people, learn new skills and connect with others in our community. There’s tea, coffee and home baking. People with dementia and their carers are particularly welcome.
Community Cafe
Don’t forget that every Thursday we hold a Community Cafe between 10am-12pm at Prestonkirk Stables in East Linton. Join us for a tea/coffee and a chat.
The Cafe will start back again on Thursday 9 January.
This is a partnership between the Church, The Ridge, Dunbar Debt Advice Service and East Lothian Foodbank. Support and advice is freely available and includes: Benefit support, Foodbank, Befriending, Budgeting and Housing Support, Recovery support and access to volunteering and wellbeing services.
Prayer has been a part of human activity across time and across cultures, but there are also many in our community who struggle with the idea of prayer and are not too sure where to start. The trypraying booklet is a short guide to prayer written primarily for people who aren’t religious. Copies of the booklet are available from our churches or you can check out the website for more information: www.trypraying.org
There is a weekly service at Prestonkirk, East Linton at 11.00 am.
On the first and third Sundays of the month there is a service at Athelstaneford. On the second and fourth Sundays there is a service at Stenton. All these services are at 9.30am.
In months where there is a fifth Sunday, we gather for a joint service at Prestonkirk at 11am.
Activities are available for children during the services, and refreshments are provided after all our services.