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We in the Kirk of Calder seek with God's help to encourage and give opportunity to all to grow together in faith and service.

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	A Service is held in the Church every Sunday at 10:30 am. Visitors always welcomed - In the summer months an extra family service is held at 9:30.
	Crèche facilities, with adult supervision, are available for the very young. (except during July and August when the family services are held).
	Tea is available after the morning service in the Glenalmond Hall - all welcome
	The Vestry
	Fortnightly Wednesday services are also held in Pumpherston Institute Hall, tea served after the service
	Baptisms are held generally on the first Sunday of the month
	The Sacrament of Holy Communion is held four times each year at 10:30 and 6:30 p.m. (4pm in Winter months)
	A Loop System is available for the hard of hearing.
	A Car Pool is in operation for anyone requiring transport.
	Sunday Stars and Sunday School for ages 4-11 go to church for first part of service then to the Glenalmond Hall (except Communion - go straight to the hall) Mini Kirks - ages 12-15- go to church for first part of service then to the Mid Calder Institute Hall.
	For enquiries re Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals - please contact the minister in the first instance.
	Courses for New Communicants are held at various times per year, please contact the minister
	The Fair Trade cafe is held every Tuesday morning in the Glenalmond Hall from 10am till 12 noon. All proceeds go to the work of the Vine Trust in Peru. All welcome to come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a tasty little bite with friends. Mary Dandie (01506 88088) will be happy to give further information regarding joining the team of volunteers who run the cafe (for 2 hours every 5 weeks or so). She says "We would be delighted to hear from you. Its great fun and the teams have three people so you will never be on your own. Lots of Chat and Lots of laughs!!"
	Members who make their Offering to the Church by standing order, can collect a card at the main door of the Church to be placed in the offering bowl so that it dedicated with the other offerings

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	Church address - Main Street, Mid Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0AN, Scotland, UK (click for map) e-mail below
	The Kirk is Scottish Charity No SCO13461
	The Glenalmond Hall 150 metres North of the church on Main St. is used for various Church organisations and may be available for hire. Contact the minister.
	The Malt Barn to he North of the church in the graveyard grounds is used for the crèche on Sundays and for small meetings. A wheelchair accessible toilet is available in the Malt Barn.
	Minister (Religious and Pastoral matters) - Rev John Povey MA BD, 19 Maryfield Park, Mid Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0SB Tel/Fax 01506 882495 (e-mail below)

Rev John Povey

	Deacon - Phyllis Thomson ,63 Caroline Park Mid Calder, EH53 0SJ Tel 01506 883207
	Session Clerk (Administrative matters) Mary Rankine, 52 Main St., Mid Calder, EH53 0AN Tel 01506 880029
	Associate Session Clerk (Duty Rota's etc.) - Norman Laing, 90 Maryfield Park, Mid Calder, EH53 0SE Tel 01506 882448

	Church Officer and Friends Co-ordinator - Bobby Ross, 12 Sommers Park, Mid Calder EH53 0RZ - Tel 01506 880207 (He is also the "Friends" Co-ordinator. "The Friends" operate Sunday opening of the Church in he Summer and can also arrange 'visits' to the Church at other times)
	Treasurer - Mr. Ian Wallace 24 Wellview Lane, Murieston, Livingston 01506 400620
	Director of Music - Mr. John Rankine, 52 Main St, Mid Calder Tel 01506 880029
	Magazine Editor - Elizabeth Henderson (e-mail below)
	Social Group Convenor - Jim Hendrie Tel. 01506 883907 (e-mail below)
	Guild Convenor - Cathy Robb The Guild meet on the second and fourth Thursday at 7:30pm in the Glenalmond Hall.
	Property Convenor - Jessie Fyfe 01506 415736
	Webmaster - Andrew McLeman 01506 883966 (e-mail below)
	For genealogy research - we don't generally hold old Parish Records . The best online resource for Family History searches and Parish Records is the General Register Office for Scotland
	Elders see the Elders page

E-mails (encrypted)

	Minister (Rev. John Povey) - :
	Webmaster (Andrew McLeman) -

	Magazine Editor (Elizabeth Henderson):
	Social Group - Jim Hendrie

.......Remember - We do love to hear from you!

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