The Friends of Leith Church invite you to participate in the maintenance and restoration of this historic 'Auld Kirk' by attending the many events and concerts planned for this year. We have purposely retained our traditional low-ticket prices in order to build an audience for The Leith Summer Festival, which continues to feature some of the finest artists performing today in Canada. From CEILIDH to CHRISTMAS we present a menu of services, performances and activities that will provide a wonderful introduction to the outstanding acoustics and beauty of our heritage church and its surroundings.

Sunday May 19 [2:30 pm] - 15th Annual Memorial Service and Cemetery Decoration Day

This Annual Memorial service presents an opportunity to both honour and remember those who are interred in the Leith Cemetery. It is also an opportunity to attend to the presentation and maintenance of the grave sites. This year we honour the Webster Family, and their association with the stained-glass window in the Church.

It has become customary for the Friends of Leith Church to designate the graves of those who have served in Canada's military - from the Fenian Raids of the 1860's to the Armed Forces of the 21st century - with the placement of special flags or markers. Historical tributes to families represented in the cemetery are incorporated into the Memorial Service.

Sunday June 9 [11:00 am] - Union Anniversary Church Service (with Communion)

Saturday June 29 [ 7:30 pm] - LEITH SUMMER FESTIVAL - Concert One - Bohemians in Brooklyn: Tom Allen (commentator, trombone), Lori Gemmell (harp), Patricia O'Callaghan (soprano), and Bryce Kulak (composer, singer, piano)

Friday July 12 [ 6:00 pm] - The Auburn Cord Duesenberg club is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and maintaining specimens of these three fine automobiles. The Duesenbergs were built in Indianapolis, Indiana and the term "It's a duesy!" comes from this high quality car.

The CAN-AM Regional meeting is being hosted in Owen Sound this year and the club is expecting about 15 ACD cars and 50-75 participants to visit the church, cemetery, and a short presentation on the church. All are welcome to join them.

Saturday July 13 [ 7:30 pm] - LEITH SUMMER FESTIVAL - Concert Two - Fife and Drum : Susan Hoeppner (flute), and Beverley Johnston (percussion)

Saturday July 20th [ 7 pm - 9 pm] - CEILIDH and Highland Concert

This year’s Historic Leith Church ‘Highland Concert and CEILIDH’ will feature 'The Black Family' – a multi-talented family who will treat the audience to a wonderful evening of roots music and dance We are also happy to have Daniel Carr (our worldwide champion dancer and piper), members of the Celtic Dance Company of Owen Sound, and the Grey County Highlanders Pipe Band joining us this year.

Admission to the Leith Church 'Highland Concert and CEILIDH is free with a collection taken for the continuing restoration and maintenance of the church. This is an outdoor concert held on the church grounds at the rear of the church, so bringing a blanket or portable chairs is advised. In the event of rain, it will be held inside where seating is limited to 180 persons.

Sunday July 21st [ 2:00 pm] - LEITH SUMMER FESTIVAL - Concert Three - Gryphon Trio : Annalee Patipatanakoon (violin), Roman Borys (cello), and Jamie Parker (piano)

Sunday August 4th [ 11:00 am] - Historic Leith Church Anniversary Service and 'Lunch Under the Oak'

This annual service of worship will celebrate the 21th anniversary of the formation of the Friends of Leith Church, the 148th anniversary of the restored Leith United Church building and the 151th anniversary of its establishment as a Church of Scotland (Auld Kirk) congregation by its pioneer founders in the summer of 1862.
Following worship, the traditional 'Lunch Under the Oak' will be served; a congenial time of food and fellowship. Collection only.

Saturday August 10th [ 11 am - 4 pm ] 10th Annual Country Market

'Under The Tent' our Outdoor Country Market - Seasonal produce; local Crafts, Writers and Visual Artists; "Second-time Around" booth; refreshments, traditional olde tyme music, all at the Leith church. Come and visit the Country Market
Vendor's application available here.

Saturday August 10th [ 7:30 pm] - LEITH SUMMER FESTIVAL - Concert Four - Sax in the Country: Wallace Halladay (saxophone) and Peter Tiefenbach (piano)

Saturday August 24th [ 7:30 pm] - LEITH SUMMER FESTIVAL - Concert Five - Bach to the Future: Larry Larson (trumpet) and Robert Kortgaard (piano)

September 20 [8:00 pm] - SweetWater Music Weekend

Friday October 25th [ 7:30 pm] - "Songs of Georgian Bay" Join Kevin Moyse, local singer songwriter, as he shares the shipping triumphs and disasters of Georgian Bay's legendary ships through song, narration, and archival images. The Songs of Georgian Bay tell the dramatic stories of such ships as the Mary Ward and Waubuno, as well as the valiant captains who guided them. Joining Kevin will be Linsey Beckett, our resident lady of the violin. Stay tuned for more information to come.

Sunday December 22nd [ 7:30 pm] - "16th Annual Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols" Readings, Carols & Advent Music. - Collection only.
Featuring Amati String Quartet - Guest soloist and Special Guest Readers.

Join us in the lamplit beauty and warmth of Leith’s ‘Auld Kirk’ to hear again the story of the birth of Christ in word and song. The lessons will be read by members of the North Grey community and there will be congregational carol singing of many old favourites.

This is a very popular event and as seating is limited to 150 persons, we suggest an early arrival to ensure a place. Tickets are not needed.

Second Tuesday of each month 'Fiddle Jams'

At 1:00 pm -
Jan 8th/2013 [to be held at Seasons 1389 16th Avenue East Owen Sound],
Feb 12th [to be held at Seasons 1389 16th Avenue East Owen Sound],
Mar 12th [to be held at Seasons 1389 16th Avenue East Owen Sound]

At 7:00 pm - Apr 9th, May 14th, Jun 11th, Jul 9th, Aug 13th, Sep 10th, Oct 8th

At 1:00 pm - Nov 12th , Dec 10th

- $5 admission for non participants.