The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale

The Business Committee of Presbytery met for a conference yesterday. The all-day event created space for a conversation about the presbytery as a community and its culture. It was a great day with space to listen to each other and also to laugh together. #FVandC #Presbytery #BuisnessCommittee

It has been an emotional morning for many young people involved in the life of the presbyteries' congregations. We pray for all young people who received results today. God loves you not because of results but because you are you, and that is amazing. (details and pictures from SQA)

Yesterday, a fire devastated the Cumbernauld Trinity Parish Church building. (Picture of building above taken before the fire).

Please be in prayer for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Cumbernauld Trinity in their time of shock and tragedy.

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Trinity College at Glasgow University of offering 5 short courses for autumn 2025.
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#presbytery #union #Denny #DennyOldandHaggsUnited #fvandc #fvandcpres

congregation of two separate congregations. The Presbytery Moderator, Rev.Derek Gunn, led the service, and the Rev Alan Gibson preached; they were assisted by the Presbytery Clerk, Rev. Fiona Crawford.

We pray for God blessings on the congregation today and in the future.

The Presbytery met to mark the union of Denny: Old parish church and Haggs parish church in becoming Denny Old and Haggs United, last night. The service introduced Rev. Raheel Arif to the united charge. Mr Arif had been called to the charge originally as it was a linked

Tuesday 23rd September 2025
10:00am – 4:00pm (Tea/coffee from 9:30am)
Kirk at the Cross, Motherwell (formerly Dalziel St. Andrew’s)
Free to attend – booking via aiinministry.eventbrite.com

practical, exploring how AI tools can support ministry in areas such as:

Worship preparation and sermon writing
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A forthcoming free event will engage with using AI for ministry. "This one-day event is open to anyone involved in Christian ministry — ministers, OLMs, deacons, chaplains, youth workers, and others — across all denominations. It’s designed to be hands-on and highly

Over the Summer period the office may not be open every day. You will still be able to contact us on 01698 285672 or at fvandc@churchofscotland.org.uk. If you need to visit the office for any reason, please call us first to check that someone will be there.

Rev Stewart Cutler - Interim Moderator at Falkirk Grahamston United LEP
Jim Slater - Session Clerk at Falkirk Bainsford
Douglas Pennie - Kirk Session Secretary at Falkirk Grahamston United LEP.

Revd A James Patron Bell - Methodist church (not pictured)
Rev Dr John McPake - Church of Scotland
The document was also signed by congregational representatives including
Rev Andrew Sarle - Interim Moderator at Falkirk Bainsford

Revd Lindsey Sanderson – Moderator of the United Reformed Church Synod of Scotland
Rev Derek Gunn - Moderator of the Presbytery
Also signing were ecumenical officers representing each partner national church.
Revd John Bremner - United Reformed Church

Presbytery was pleased to witness the signing by representatives from ecumenical bodies regional bodies (who have an equivalent role to the Presbytery within each partner church's polity).
Revd Adam Stevenson – Superintendent Minister the Methodist Church

The presbytery meeting on Tuesday (24/06/2025) attested to the signing of the Basis of Incorporation for Falkirk Bainsford parish church into the Local Ecumenical Partnership of Falkirk Grahamston United. Also attested was the constitution of Falkirk Grahamston United LEP.

Church of Scotland A Joint Statement from the Church of Scotland and Palcrafts/Hadeel. The Assembly Trustees and the Council of Palcrafts/Hadeel are delighted to report that they have reached agreement in principle to....

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale is called to meet at 10am Saturday 6 September 2025 for an Ordinary Business meeting at Motherwell: Kirk At the Cross (formerly Dalziel St Andrew's). #FVandC #Presbytery #OrdinaryBuisness

123 George Street Edinburgh, calling for that decision to be reversed.

Last night (24/06/2025), the Presbytery agreed by a large majority to approve the section of deliverance in the attached image. The section states the presbytery's deep regret at the Assembly Trustees decision to evict Hadeel (Palcafts (UK) Limited) from the shop premises at

Yesterday, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland helped mark Airdrie: Cairnlea's 150th anniversary. Check out the video of the service here www.youtube.com/embed/4_1-_2...

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The Priority Areas team of the Church of Scotland have announce the dates for the next Big Conversation, open to all churches in Priority Areas and also on the supplementary list. Last year's conference was great. The Big Conversation is happening on 13–14 November in Stirling.

The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale is called to meet for a Service of Union and Introduction of Rev Raheel Arif, forming the united congregation of Denny Old and Haggs United Church of Scotland at 6:45pm on 1 July 2025 at 1 Duke Street Denny, FK6 6DB.

The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale is called to meet on Tuesday 24th June 2025 at 7pm for an Ordinary Business meeting at Motherwell: Kirk At the Cross (formerly Dalziel St Andrew's). #FVandC #Presbytery #OrdinaryBuisness

As part of Refugee Festival Scotland Scottish Faith Action for Refugee invites church members to join Together for Sanctuary: an ecumenical worship Service on Thursday 19th June 2025, 7pm, the Immaculate Conception Church, 2049 Maryhill Rd, Glasgow G20 0AA www.sfar.org.uk/together-for...

Sunday will mark the 10th annual Sanctuary Sunday. Scottish Faith Action for Refugees is inviting churches to mark this on Sunday using their resources www.sfar.org.uk/sanctuary-su...