On the Isle of Bute, located in the waters between Western Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man, lies a very special place, St Ninian's Bay. In this bay there is a peninsula called St Ninian's Point. On this point, sacred for thousands of years, there is the Chapel of St Ninian. Here the Apostle to the Southern Picts planted his cross, bringing the Light of the World to a land at end the of the world.
Ninian left a legacy. A presence of peace and holiness. This can still be felt in this set-apart place, circled by islands, mountains, sky and water. Here Ninian and other Celtic saints brought miracles of healing and power to the peoples of the fourth Christian century. Today, beyond sixteen hundred years later, the wells which Ninian dug still run deep. This is yet a holy place of God's perfect presence, as many continue to experience and testify.
In summer it is a timeless place of plants and flowers, otters and birds. Set in this landscape are the ruins of the chapel. It is still used today. Here is where people gathered together the building's ancient stones, even from the time of Ninian's ministry in this gentle land. In the winter the elements are fierce as winds, rain and darkness assault the lone listener in their cell.
We are the people of Rùna Ríngan. In Scottish Gaelic, Blessed Ninian. The latest to seek Christ, the God of Peace, in this spot. Before us came Britons, Vikings and Scots. Today we are people whose heritage comes from around the world, each individually drawn to seek Jesus' peace here, and to take it out to share with everyone.
"Peace I leave to you. My peace I give to you. It is not like the 'peace' the world gives. Don't let your hearts be upset or afraid." - Jesus