Carriden's Past
The first formal place of worship in the Parish of Carriden was in 1243 when David de Bernham consecrated a church. This church was probably situated near the present Carriden House but there are no known remains. However, the foundations of a later building, with its adjacent burial ground are still to be seen in the vicinity of Carriden House. The building was simply constructed with a clay floor - members had to supply their own seats.
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Sunday Mornings
Every Sunday at 11.15 am
Bible Class:
Every Sunday morning at 10.15 am during school term time
Blackness Church
2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 10.00 am
Baptisms
Baptismal services are conducted for both adult members and children of members in consultation with the minister.
Weddings
Marriage ceremonies are conducted in church for members and non-members residing within the parish in consultation with the minister.
Funerals
The minister officiates at funeral services for church members and people of the parish.
Special Services
Watchnight Service
You can watch a recording of the Watchnight service held at 11.30pm on Friday December 24. (See Events page for more details)
Joint Service (Sunday 22nd Aug)
At 11.15am on Sunday 22nd August we joined together in Carriden Church with friends from Bo'ness Old Kirk and St Andrew's Parish Church.
Sacrament of Holy Communion
Sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated four times a year (2nd Sunday in March; June; September and December).
Easter Services
Open Air Service on Easter Sunday at 8.00 a.m. in Carriden
Other Services
Harvest Thanksgiving Service; Remembrance Day Service; Festival of Lessons and Carols; Watchnight Service 11.30 pm on Christmas Eve.