Following the formulation of a plan for ministry over the next 10 years by the Church of Scotland,
the Presbytery of Ayr divided its territory into areas.
        At the first area meeting in Cumnock representatives from each congregation in the East area then divided themselves into groups. A group including Coylton and Drongan, Ochiltree and Stair, Dalmellington and Patna Waterside established itself as one of the groupings.
        The purpose of these groupings is to allow congregations and office-bearers to share experiences and resources with a view to strengthening and encouraging each other.

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Sunday December 14th 2008 - Carol Service in Coylton Parish Church feaured Trumpet soloist Rachel Jones, Galston Brass Band, Ayr Academy Choir, Coylton P.S. Choir. The evening was finalised with tea and fellowship.

Friday September 26th 2008 - Pot Luck Supper . Ochiltree Church Hall was the venue for this unusual 'moveable' feast and proved a credit to all who were involved in the organisation and execution of the evening. The 6 Churches provided an appetising selection covering the 3 courses and finishing with tea/coffee. The short quiz organised by David McClarty was either : Dead Simple, Quite Tricky or Wow! What Did You Think Of That - depending on your score. The success of the evening was underlined by the quality of the entertainment, Tom & Sheila Adams from Kilmarnock.The very listenable and very pleasing voice of Tom singing songs from Burns to the Beatles to Matt Munro was further added to by the sympathetic accompaniment of Sheila on the keyboard.
The large assembled audience from the 6 Churches voted the evening a resounding success.

Wednesday 14th May 2008 - Open Air Communion Service : In the freshness of a beautiful sunny May evening, and accompanied by the sweet sound of birdsong, the service took place on the grassy field behind Stair Parish Church. Truly a wonderful new experience. The opening hymn really set the scene.:

For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies
For the love which from our birth over and around us lies
Christ our God, to thee we raise, this our sacrifice of praise.

Each church in the Group was well represented and praise was led by a choir of members from the churches under the leadership of Mr Colin Baker [keyboard] and Mrs Kathleen Terras [violin]. The evening was completed on a return to the Church for tea and fellowship.

Thursday 28th February 2008 - C6 Elders gathered at The Hollybush Inn, for an evening of fellowship. The Rev. Carolyn Baker (Ochiltree/Stair) hosted this light-hearted event of 'getting to know you' , sharing knowledge and experiences

Sunday 2nd December 2007 - A Joint Service for Advent was held in Ochiltree Parish Church with a congregation in excess of 150. The varied programme included Carols and other musical items accompanied by members of Dalmellington Brass Band, singers from Ochiltree Primary School, a quartet from Ochiltree Church as well as readings and meditations. A sum exceeding £300 was raised for a forthcoming Youth Project within the C6 Group. A time of fellowship was appreciated after the service with tea and the customary Christmas Fare - mince pies and shortbread in the adjacent Church Hall.

Friday 28th September 2007 - The music, singing and comedy readings/sketches which followed a meal in the Elms Court Hotel in Ayr was well received by the many representatives of the 6 churches who attended and aptly demonstrated there are many talented people within our communities.

Sunday 15th April 2007 - During the 'Easter Songs of Praise' for Malawi held in Patna Church. Rev Arthur Christie enlightened the mixed congregation from the 6 Churches to a fully detailed presentation on the work of his Mission Team in Malawi. The gratifying sum of £981 was raised in response to the appeal

Sunday 4th June 2006 : An event with a difference - A choice of short or longer walks around Craigengillan Estate near Dalmellington, followed by a barbecue (cooked by the Rev Ken Yorke) proved to be a most enjoyable afternoon suitable for all ages.

Sunday 30th April 2006: A full, and very appreciative, congregation attended the Songs of Praise Service held in Drongan Schaw Kirk. The praise list was made up from favourite Hymns of the congregations and was led by the Dalmellington Youth Silver Band . The service was also part of Schaw Kirk's 50th Anniversary year of celebrations.

Sunday 19th February 2006 : The first worship activity took place at Stair Church when ministers and office bearers shared in leading the worship including some opening remarks from Rev O So Jolly, (Nancy Lafferty from Dalmellington)
       At the service the purpose of C6 was outlined, some suggestions on how we might co-operate were given and a Biblical basis for it all was given along with some stimulating praise. Tea, shortbread and fellowship were enjoyed afterwards.