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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 21h

2026 October Frequently Asked Questions about the Action Plan In this short HD video, Scott Paget, Presbytery Mission and Operational Development Officer, answers some frequently asked questions from congregations and Kirk Sessions about the Action Plan process. Filmed in late September 2026.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

In this short HD video talks about the timeline for the Action Plan process. This is intended to help Kirk Sessions check in on the Action Plan process. Facilitation can be obtained by emailing the presbytery office or contacting Scott Paget directly youtu.be/CEHunbRmp88

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2026 October timeline checker.

In this short HD video, Scott Paget, Presbytery Mission and Operational Development Officer talks about the timeline for the Action Plan process. This is intended to help Kirk Sessions check in on…

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Light in the Darkness day of prayer, 31st October 2026 youtu.be/zLKjWDR33ko This short video encourages local churches to participate with the Light in the Darkness Day of Prayer held by the Church of Scotland on the 31st of October 2026.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#ChurchYesterday Strathaven Avondale Old and Drumclog Memorial www.youtube.com/live/577Esmn...

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

#ChurchYesterday Forth (a part of Carnwath, Carstairs and Forth parish church) www.youtube.com/live/iMzDwTl...

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October 2026 is #BlackHistoryMonth. Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees say "October is UK Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Black people to our communities and society, while reflecting on our ongoing journey towards racial justice. Churches Together in

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

"The Church of Scotland have refreshed and relaunched Church of Scotland Learning, a free online resource designed to support and equip you as you deepen your understanding of God, the Church, and what it means to follow and serve Jesus." youtu.be/mm5wXQndcWw?...

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Church of Scotland Learning

Join us as we explore the Church of Scotland Learning platform, a dynamic and accessible resources designed to help you on your faith journey. From courses on Discipleship, Church Management and…

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Fairtrade fortnight is next week. and we want to celebrate the churches involvement with Fairtrade. A simple everyday way to make a difference. If you are looking for resources for a Sunday Service throughout the fortnight, the resources from the ecumencial group

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Over the next five weeks, the Season of Creation 2026 will be celebrated in churches globally, including the Feast of Creation in Christ on Sunday, 6th September. Eco-Congregation Scotland (@ecocongregation) is supporting this with lots of free resources for churches to use,

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

As congregations start back activities after the summer, some churches are providing walking groups and other types of exercise balancing the spiritual and the physical, such as groups as Motherwell: South, and Bellshill: Central. Please check your local church and investigate whats on offer.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today is World Letter Writing Day. The Stewardship department of the Church of Scotland is encouraging congregations to write to members. We want to encourage all church members to write a letter of support and encouragement to someone you know; after all, it's the good news (gospel) we to share...

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In the next few weeks, various churches across the presbytery are marking late summer. Please check out what your local church is doing, similar to the posters from East Kilbride: Old, Carnwath, Carstairs & Forth, Motherwell: St Mary's and Lanark: Greyfriars. If your event isn't featured here,

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

***booking deadline is soon, 2nd Sept, Places are filling up*** NHS Lanarkshire’s Spiritual Care Forum meets annually bringing together a diverse group of people with a mutual interest in spiritual care. This gathering provides an opportunity to hear about the work of the Spiritual Care department

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Christian Aid is sharing the Back-to-School campaign. The campaign ties back to going back to school, debt justice, and the difference each person can make together. Check out the different ways you can make a difference, with lots of resources for churches, including prayers, stories,

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

With the school year restarting across the presbytery, we would like to share three possible resources to help you engage with schools in your parish. Feel free to explore each website. Serve your Local School www.syls.org.uk CVE Scotland cve-scotland.org.uk Rural missions ruralmissions.hubb.church

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Trinity College at the University of Glasgow is running 6 short courses open to all this autumn and winter. There are four short courses, all available online. History and Theology of Christian Worship, Preaching In Church Contexts Ministry and Mission in Digital Culture

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Job alert. Our friends at Lothian and Borders presbytery are Looking for a Community Pioneer, and our friends at Faith in Community Scotland re looking for a new administrator. if either opportunity sounds right for you find out more from on - goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP...

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Induction Last week, the Presbytery met for the service of induction of Rev Jonathan Lyall to the charge team ministry of Carluke and Law parish church. The packed service was led by the Very Rev Shaw Paterson, Rev William Wilson preached the sermon and the meeting was clerked by the

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE APPEAL Prayer - God of all comfort We bring before you those who have been affected by the earthquake in Venezuela And ask that you hold them close in their grief and anguish Guide the hands and feet of those still searching for loved ones

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Run The Race, Glasgow is an initiative of the ecumenical group Glasgow Churches Together, in response to the Commonwealth Games, which take place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, 2026. www.runtheraceglasgow.org

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Nominations invited for the next Moderator of the General Assembly. Any member of the Church of Scotland can recommend a minister, an elder or a deacon for consideration by the Committee to Nominate the Moderator.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Over the next two weekends, churches throughout the presbytery are marking significant anniversaries. Bellshill Central marks 150 years since the laying of the foundation stone of their building. Overtown and Wishaw South each celebrate 150 years of worship in their building.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

As churches across the presbytery celebrate spring and the beginning of summer with various events. Braehead House, the Christian healing and retreat centre in beautiful South Lanarkshire, is holding an open day on Saturday, the 20th June. More details in the attached photo.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Last week, the Presbytery met for the service of induction of Rev Derek Peat to the charge of Larbert Tryst parish church. The packed service was led by the Presbytery Moderator Scott Burton, Rev Dr Elijah Obinna preached the sermon and the meeting was clerked by the Presbytery Clerk, Rev Fiona

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Calderbank Parish Church of Scotland mark their 170 year anniversary this weekend with a Garden Party, and a Service with the Moderator. Please join in if you can.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

One of the Interfaith and Ecumenical spaces in the life of the presbytery is the annual Spiritual Care Forum conference of NHS Lanarkshire. It is a great day for all active within any aspect of spiritual care. It would great if you could save the date.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

As churches throughout the Presbytery are holding events to celebrate Summer (for example, the advert for South Wishaw's Summer Fair is attached). Please let us know the details for your church's events in the comments. #SummerEvents

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

The Presbytery met on Tuesday evening (yesterday) to mark the union of Hamilton Gilmour & Whitehill parish church and Hamilton Hillhouse parish church, forming Hamilton Hillbank parish church. The service introduced Rev. Christopher Rankin to the united charge. Rev Scott Burton,

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The Presbytery met on Tuesday evening to mark the admission of Mhairi Philipson to the office of Reader. The service at East Kilbride: Calderglen Church was led by the former Moderator of the Presbytery (and former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland), the Very

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The Presbytery met on Wednesday evening to mark the union of East Kilbride Stewartfield parish church and East Kilbride West parish church, forming East Kilbride West Kirk and Stewartfield parish church. The service introduced Rev. Maboob Masih to the united charge.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Thank You to the generous anonymous sender of the tasty biscuits to the presbytery office. According to the label, we have to eat them before the middle of may, the Presbytery staff can assure you all that we may be early... #ThankYou #Tasty

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Lent Day 40 - Give thanks for today’s encounter, seen or unseen. Would you give up 10 seconds each day this Lent? Pray this 14-word prayer: “Lord, today is there someone You want me to connect with outside the church?” Then stay attentive.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Lent Day 39- Trust grows by stepping forward, Would you give up 10 seconds each day this Lent? Pray this 14-word prayer: “Lord, today is there someone You want me to connect with outside the church?” Then stay attentive. If something happens — a conversation, a nudge, an encounter

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Day 38 - Let your yes be small and sincere. Would you give up 10 seconds each day this Lent? Pray this 14-word prayer: “Lord (or Gracious God) , today is there someone You want me to connect with outside the church?” Then stay attentive.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Lent Day 37 - Stay close to the cracks. Would you give up 10 seconds each day this Lent? Pray this 14-word prayer: “Lord, today is there someone You want me to connect with outside the church?” Then stay attentive.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Day 36 - God works through presence. Would you give up 10 seconds each day this Lent? Pray this 14-word prayer: “Lord, today is there someone You want me to connect with outside the church?” Then stay attentive.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Day 35 - Speak gently. Would you give up 10 seconds each day this Lent? Pray this 14-word prayer: “Lord, today is there someone You want me to connect with outside the church?” Then stay attentive.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Lent Day 33 - Notice what stirs compassion. Would you give up 10 seconds each day this Lent? Pray this 14-word prayer: “Lord, today is there someone You want me to connect with outside the church?” Then stay attentive.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Lent Day 32 - Obedience is success, whatever the result. Would you give up 10 seconds each day this Lent? Pray this 14-word prayer: “Lord, today is there someone You want me to connect with outside the church?” Then stay attentive.

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The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale @fvandc.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Lent Day 31 - Look for where hope feels thin. Would you give up 10 seconds each day this Lent? Pray this 14-word prayer: “Lord, today is there someone You want me to connect with outside the church?” Then stay attentive.

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