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A71 Arch Bridge Parish Profile ELDERSLIE KIRK Elderslie Kirk Congregation No. 140744 Charity No. SC015701 June 2018 ELDERSLIE KIRK CONTENTS Section Page No 1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1 2. ELDERSLIE ..................................................................................................................... 2 3. CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT ............................................................. 4 4. WORSHIP ........................................................................................................................ 6 5. CHURCH BUILDINGS & FACILITIES............................................................................. 7 6. ORGANISATIONS AND ACTIVITIES ........................................................................... 10 7. FINANCE ....................................................................................................................... 13 ELDERSLIE KIRK 1. INTRODUCTION Welcome to Elderslie Kirk - a thriving Parish Church of Scotland serving the busy community of Elderslie. This guide aims to introduce you to some of the various aspects pertaining to life in and around Elderslie Kirk. ELDERSLIE KIRK CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 284 Main Road, Elderslie Renfrewshire PA5 9EF Session Clerk: David Dickie 25 Dunvegan Avenue, Elderslie Renfrewshire PA5 9NH Tel: 01505 321 524 e-mail: [email protected] Page 1 ELDERSLIE KIRK 2. ELDERSLIE 2.1. The Village Elderslie, the birthplace of Sir William Wallace, lies between the towns of Paisley, 3 miles east, and Johnstone, 1 mile west. Glasgow International Airport is a 10-minute drive along the A737. Glasgow, the Ayrshire coast and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park are easily accessible by major road and rail links. With over 6,300 people, the expanding village currently has a development of around 150 family sized homes. The increasing availability of property provides for an all age community and offers new opportunities in our parish. The village has many amenities including Post Office, grocers, butchers, pharmacy, florist, hairdressers, restaurants / cafes / take–aways, village hall, play parks and grass football pitches. There are major supermarkets in both Johnstone and Paisley. The Phoenix Retail Park, with various major retailers and a 15-screen cinema complex, is a 5-minute drive away. The Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley is about 10 minutes away. Elderslie has its own bowling green, golf course and a non-denominational Primary School. The school has strong links with secondary schools in Johnstone and Paisley. There is also another church in the village, East Gate Church. Within the parish there are 2 sheltered housing complexes, 2 supported living complexes and Adams House – a Church of Scotland Crossreach Home. These facilities are closely linked with Elderslie Kirk through membership & outreach. The minister in the past has been invited to undertake chaplaincy at Wallace Primary School and Adams House. Page 2 ELDERSLIE KIRK 2.2. Congregation The congregation of Elderslie Kirk was established in 1977 when the churches of Elderslie East and Elderslie West were united. It is a friendly, lively and enthusiastic congregation with a wide age range There is a roll of approximately 435, with around 25% in regular attendance at worship. The majority of our members come from Elderslie and our primary aim is to spread God’s word by supporting the community of Elderslie itself. We do this in a number of ways: providing weekly acts of worship offering wedding and baptismal services to local people supporting people at times of bereavement offering a wide range of activities for all ages making links to local community groups and supporting our local school through chaplaincy keeping links to other churches and to the wider Church of Scotland offering the community use of our facilities We are delighted to be an accredited Fairtrade Church. Page 3 ELDERSLIE KIRK 3. CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT 3.1. Kirk Session The Kirk Session comprises 38 members with an equal gender balance and a wide age range. 29 Elders have districts, 5 are retired from active duties and 4 hold office in the Session and Board. The Session has Social & Outreach and Pastoral Care groups. The Session meets bi-monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. We voted to accept applications from suitable candidates including those in a civil partnership or same sex marriage. 3.2. Congregational Board The Board comprises an equal number of Elders and Members from the congregation elected at the Annual Business Meeting. At present there are 22 members. The Board has committees for Finance, Fabric, Fund-raising and Grounds. The Board meets alternately with the Session, bi-monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. 3.3. Church Officer / Beadle There is no Church Officer. Instead there is a rota of office bearers that perform these duties at services. The sanctuary and halls are professionally cleaned. A secretary is employed on a part time basis. Page 4 ELDERSLIE KIRK 3.4. Communication Elderslie Kirk uses both a website and Facebook, EK www.eldersliekirk.ik.com www.facebook.com/ElderslieKirk An Order of Service with intimations is provided for each Sunday morning service. Information leaflets are also published as necessary. All Sunday Services are recorded onto CDs for distribution to housebound members. Pew cards and a drop box are used to share information when members are in need of support. Elderslie Echo, our Church magazine, is published 2/3 times per year. An Office Bearers’ Handbook for Elders and Board Members is provided and updated at frequent intervals. Page 5 ELDERSLIE KIRK 4. WORSHIP 4.1. Services Sunday services take place at 11 am with members of the Congregation participating. An informal mid-week fellowship service at 11am on Wednesday mornings is preceded by tea and coffee (from September to Easter). Members of our worship team lead some of these services. There is an annual Youth Organisation Dedication Service. Communion Services are held on the first Sundays of March and October at 11 am. Throughout the year, particularly in the summer months and at the Wednesday fellowship, there are further opportunities to take communion in a less formal manner. Communion services are also conducted in the Sheltered Housing complexes and at Adams House. During Holy Week joint services are held with the three Johnstone congregations (Johnstone High, St Paul’s and St Andrew’s Trinity) with whom Elderslie has a long-standing association. An early morning service is held on Easter Sunday. 4.2. Music Musical provision for services includes use of a traditional Two Manual “Wood” organ and a modern Yamaha Clavinova keyboard. Further musical inspiration is provided by the church choir. There is enthusiastic singing by the congregation, using CH4 hymn books for traditional hymns and contemporary music. From time to time the choir contributes specific musical items to worship services. Page 6 ELDERSLIE KIRK 5. CHURCH BUILDINGS & FACILITIES The Church buildings are all on Main Road Elderslie. 5.1. The Church The Church building dates from 1840. It has accommodation for about 520 on two floors. The sanctuary seating and woodwork was refurbished in the 1950’s and to mark the 150th anniversary of the building, four modern stained-glass windows were commissioned and installed in 1990. Page 7 ELDERSLIE KIRK 5.2. Halls Attached to the rear of the church building, with access from the sanctuary, is a comprehensive suite of new halls constructed in 2015 and complete with meeting rooms, vestry and modern kitchen and toilet facilities. Opening of the new halls coincided with the 175th anniversary of the Church. A detached hall is situated in the car parking area behind the Church. This also has kitchen and toilet accommodation and is used principally by youth organisations and some external clubs and groups. The Church and attached hall both have a modern Public-Address system incorporating a “loop” facility for those with hearing difficulties. Both halls are equipped with Wi-Fi. Page 8 ELDERSLIE KIRK 5.3. The Manse The manse, a traditional bungalow of substantial proportions built in 1961, is adjacent to the church building on Main Road, Accommodation on the ground level comprises of an entrance hall, lounge, dining room, study, bathroom, fitted kitchen and two bedrooms, one with en-suite. Upstairs there are a further two bedrooms and storage space. The house has gas central heating, double-glazing and an alarm system. A single garage is located adjacent to the house. The Session and Board are open to considering possibilities for the Manse and are currently reviewing options and costs for refurbishment or replacement. Page 9 ELDERSLIE KIRK 6. ORGANISATIONS AND ACTIVITIES The church has or hosts a number of groups aimed at all ages that meet regularly. All groups are run by volunteers and are in a healthy condition. Lunch Club Combat Cancer Monday Boys Brigade Elderslie Kirk Players Country Dance Tuesday Men’s Club Mid-Week Fellowship The Guild Wednesday Alcoholics Anonymous Kirk Session / Congregational Board Keep Fit Club Thursday Girls Brigade Mums & Tots Friday BB Football Zumba Crèche Sunday School Sunday Choir Fellowship Page 10 ELDERSLIE KIRK 6.1. Safeguarding Elderslie Kirk’s groups are supported by an appointed Safeguarding Protection Coordinator. All Youth and Pastoral Care workers are members of the PVG scheme and have undergone enhanced disclosure
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