As a Church, Uddingston Old is affiliated with both the
Church of Scotland and the Presbytery of Hamilton. For
more information on one of these organisations, click the
relevant name below.
The Church of Scotland is a living community
of people throughout Scotland and beyond. One of
the names by which we are known is the Kirk.
Our aim is to worship God by following the teachings and example of Jesus Christ.
We express our love for God by our love and practical care for each other and for those who we live with and encounter in our daily lives.
There are over 600,000 adult members of the Church of Scotland and many thousands more children, young people and adherents. This makes us one of the largest organisations in Scotland, if not the largest.
Over 100,000 young people take part in a huge range of Church-based youth organisations, led by around 15,000 volunteers.
As well as around 1400 ministers serving throughout Scotland, the Church has around 2000 professional and administrative support staff. They help the Church deliver a wide range of practical services to communities all across Scotland. These services include social care, rehabilitation, family support, counselling, community service, support services in education and health both at home and overseas, and the media, publishing and other areas of communication.
The above notes are taken from the Church of Scotland web site which can be found at: www.churchofscotland.org.uk
Saint Andrew Press is delighted to let you know of the arrival of the Church’s one-stop online shop. This enables you to find conveniently a wide range of books that are published by the Church. Publications include books on all aspects of worship: there are prayer books, hymn books, other worship materials, books for worship leaders, for prayer groups and for individuals; books of spiritual poetry; children’s books; and some books on other things you may be interested in, such as music, biography and Scottish history. There are special offers, extracts and reviews. You will find information on authors and on book-related events, and the site will continuously grow and develop to meet your needs.
The online shop can be found by clicking on the link www.churchofscotland.org.uk/standrewpress
OneKirk is a new network for ministers,
members and friends of the Church of Scotland.
OneKirk is committed to working for an inclusive, affirming and progressive church. We hope to encourage, challenge, and provide opportunities for discussing how our Christian faith and today’s social culture can speak to one another productively.
The above notes are taken from the OneKirk web site which can be found at: www.onekirk.org
The Church of Scotland
Our aim is to worship God by following the teachings and example of Jesus Christ.
We express our love for God by our love and practical care for each other and for those who we live with and encounter in our daily lives.
There are over 600,000 adult members of the Church of Scotland and many thousands more children, young people and adherents. This makes us one of the largest organisations in Scotland, if not the largest.
Over 100,000 young people take part in a huge range of Church-based youth organisations, led by around 15,000 volunteers.
As well as around 1400 ministers serving throughout Scotland, the Church has around 2000 professional and administrative support staff. They help the Church deliver a wide range of practical services to communities all across Scotland. These services include social care, rehabilitation, family support, counselling, community service, support services in education and health both at home and overseas, and the media, publishing and other areas of communication.
The above notes are taken from the Church of Scotland web site which can be found at: www.churchofscotland.org.uk
Saint Andrew Press Online Shop
Saint Andrew Press is delighted to let you know of the arrival of the Church’s one-stop online shop. This enables you to find conveniently a wide range of books that are published by the Church. Publications include books on all aspects of worship: there are prayer books, hymn books, other worship materials, books for worship leaders, for prayer groups and for individuals; books of spiritual poetry; children’s books; and some books on other things you may be interested in, such as music, biography and Scottish history. There are special offers, extracts and reviews. You will find information on authors and on book-related events, and the site will continuously grow and develop to meet your needs.
The online shop can be found by clicking on the link www.churchofscotland.org.uk/standrewpress
The Presbytery of Hamilton
With 78 charges, the Presbytery of Hamilton is the
third largest in Scotland (after Glasgow and
Edinburgh). The Presbytery meets 8 times a year,
normally on the first Tuesday of the month in
Motherwell: Dalziel St Andrew's church halls at 7pm
(in June it meets on the third Tuesday, and there
are no meetings in January, April, July or August).
At its meeting on 20th June, 1995 the Presbytery approved the following Mission Statement as one which reflects its role:
To bring glory to God in working to advance Christ's Kingdom within the bounds of the Presbytery and beyond.
In so doing:
The above notes are taken from the Presbytery of Hamilton web site which can be found at: www.presbyteryofhamilton.co.uk
At its meeting on 20th June, 1995 the Presbytery approved the following Mission Statement as one which reflects its role:
To bring glory to God in working to advance Christ's Kingdom within the bounds of the Presbytery and beyond.
In so doing:
- To work positively to ensure that there is a
strong Christian witness within each community in
the Presbytery, with opportunities provided for
meaningful worship, fellowship, teaching and
service at a local level.
- To ensure that appropriate support,
fellowship and direction is provided for
ministers and lay field staff serving within the
Presbytery.
- To ensure that the views of the local church are represented on issues of wider concern, and that local congregations are encouraged to respond constructively to local, national and international needs and concerns.
The above notes are taken from the Presbytery of Hamilton web site which can be found at: www.presbyteryofhamilton.co.uk
OneKirk
OneKirk is committed to working for an inclusive, affirming and progressive church. We hope to encourage, challenge, and provide opportunities for discussing how our Christian faith and today’s social culture can speak to one another productively.
The above notes are taken from the OneKirk web site which can be found at: www.onekirk.org