Discovery Church Dunbar

11/06/2026

Every Thursday a little group gathers at midday in the garden of to pray around the Peace Pole. This week the rain fell as we prayed for peace to prevail even as the news reports become more sobering.
This potent prayer might echo the hope of your heart when the headlines are heavy:

“Hope Amid Bad News

Lord of steady light,
the headlines grow heavy,
the world feels broken,
and fear whispers constantly.

Help me to see the sparks of grace,
to notice small acts of kindness,
and to trust in resilience and goodness,
even when despair clouds the view,

Let me act where I can,
love where I can,
and hold hope as a seed
that may grow unseen but faithfully.

Teach me that even in the darkest hours,
light exists — sometimes in quiet, humble
ways —
and that I can be part of it.

Amen”

(From Ordinary to Altar by Andrew-Thomas MacIntosh-Graham OSB)

05/06/2026

This Sunday: it’s the first Sunday of the month so we’re gathering in the afternoon at 4pm in Lochend Woods. We’ll meet on the corner of Kellie Road and Middlemas Road, and aim for the yew tree grove.
We are also switching to this being our gathering around food, so if you have camping seats do bring those, and if you’re able to bring food to share picnic-style that would be great too. Otherwise just bring yourself!
It might be a bit showery, so we will be drawing upon those shelter-building skills we last used in Lochend woods too - all tarps and rope welcome.
There’s one final thing it would be lovely for each household to bring as well…a story from your week about a time you’ve felt sheltered or provided for. Perhaps by others, by God, by nature…interpret as creatively as you wish. We can share stories over food.
Looking forward to seeing you there!

Everyone is welcome - always

29/05/2026

This Sunday Discovery is having a wee walk at Whitekirk Hill. There will be a short reflection and we will take a little time to pray for the people and places where we live. Then just generally enjoy conversation together out in nature.
The weather is variable so bring water/windproofs and your own hot drink.
We will meet in the Whitekirk Hill Resort overflow car park at 10.30am.
Everyone welcome, including dogs. 🐶😊

27/05/2026

We send our love and sympathies to those in our local community as well as those further afield who knew and loved Father Allan Ocdenaria, and join in their prayers during such a sad time.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Fr Allan Ocdenaria who died peacefully in the early hours of this morning. He was 56.

Fr Allan served at Our Lady Star of the Sea, North Berwick and Our Lady of the Waves in Dunbar since 2023. He has ministered in the Archdiocese since 2007, beginning at St Luke & St Anne's in Dalkeith, St Mary's Cathedral, St John the Baptist in Fauldhouse, and St Matthew’s, Rosewell-Bonnyrigg-Gorebridge.

Allan Fernando Banga Ocdenaria was born in the Philippines on 30 May 1969 and grew up there. He was ordained to the priesthood in 2000 and later became incardinated into our Archdiocese. He celebrated the Silver Jubilee of his ordination last year. Fr Allan served faithfully, quietly and was known for his great kindness and devotion. He had been ill for some time and died at the Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh.

Holy Mass for the repose of his soul will take place at Our Lady Star of the Sea on Wednesday 27 May at 7:00pm. Funeral details will be shared in due course.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

21/05/2026

“When Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, ‘Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.’ So he hurried down and was happy to welcome him.” (Luke 19: 5-6)

God who made trees and bodies,
God who made the ground and grand gestures,
May we practice happy hospitality,
because here,
hostilities can be healed.
Amen.

- from Day 18 of ‘Daily Prayer with the Corrymeela Community’ by Pádraig Ó Tuama
(With grateful thanks to .community and )

15/05/2026

This Sunday we’re gathering for an hour in Lochend Woods, meeting at 10.30am on the corner of Middlemas Road and Kellie Road then aiming for the yew tree circle in the woods.
Come join us to find shelter in the woods and in the stories of Jesus.
Everyone is welcome - always

08/05/2026

We’re going on a reflective walk this Sunday, meeting at 10.30am at John Muir Country Park by the car park.
At the moment it looks like it’ll be dry, but come prepared for whatever the weather might offer!
You might like to bring a hot drink to sip as we go too. We’ll bring the biscuits!

Everyone is welcome, always.