News Letter
A copy of the latest Church Newsletter is now available.
A copy of the latest Church Newsletter is now available.
As you know, Carriden & Blackness Church was scheduled for dissolution toward the end of November and the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale had agreed to that date in principle. However, Presbytery have now stated that the November date may not be possible as the Mission Plan Action Group in Edinburgh have not given their approval to this. As a Kirk Session we are unable to comply with this open-ended ongoing situation.
Consequently, the Kirk Session of Carriden Parish Church has determined that due to a lack of volunteer resources the final services they will organize at Carriden and Blackness churches will be Communion services, held at both churches on Sunday 26th November.
Further to that the Kirk Session of Carriden and Blackness will stand down on November 30th. The course of action, including the provision of services and pastoral care, which may be taken in relation to Carriden and Blackness beyond that date, will be a decision for the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale.
We cannot at this point say what actions they may, or may not, decide to take. Members are requested to review any standing orders they may have in place for making their regular offerings prior to the November 30th date. Service on Sunday, 26th November As this will be the last service which the Kirk Session organises, it was agreed that: • The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated during the service. Wine will be provided but, please, bring your own bread. • A cup of tea/coffee + scones will be served at the end of the service. Please stay and enjoy the fellowship. If you need a lift home, this can be arranged. • There will be a Session Meeting after the tea/coffee is served
Carriden Church is about to go into dissolution at the end of November. therefore there will be no minister appointred
Watch a recording of the recent watchnight service which was streamed live from Carriden Parish Church. The service was led by Rev David Wandrum.
Watch again the morning worship service from Carriden Church when we were joined by members of Bo'ness Old Kirk and St Andrew's Parish Church. Recorded 22nd August, 2021.
Watch a recording of the service.
Because of the Coronavirus, all church services in Carriden and Blackness are conducted under the rules realting to the pandemic. Therefore no CD's of the Carriden Service are available
Thank you for all the donations of selection boxes and novelty chocolates. The response has been really good. Please continue to support Storehouse.
Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions the Scouts are unable to do the Christmas post this year so there will be no drop off box in Carriden Church.