Bellshill: Central Parish Church – we’re definitely still here and definitely still open, and we’d love to see you. Whether you were here not long ago or haven’t been for a long while, you will be guaranteed a warm welcome. we’re a growing church, and we’d love for you to be a part of it.
Sunday worship on 5th October 2025 will be held at BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH, 346 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1BA.
We gather at 11am for our morning service, which is led by members of our Church Family. This is our HARVEST CELEBRATION SERVICE, and you are invited to bring along non perishable items for the Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre. Whenever the church if open this week (see below) you are invited to drop off items for the Harvest Donations in the kitchen area. It will be added to that already received and to things that will be donated on Sunday.
Young Church (Sunday School and Creche) activities for young folks are available during the service for any young folks that come along with you. An interactive all age talk takes place before the activities begin. Children are welcome to gather in the church with their parents. Step free access is available via the side path, disabled toilet facilities. Baby changing is available.
Our service will be livestreamed via http://www.youtube.com/bellshillchurch if you’re not able to come along in person.
HARVEST LUNCH: takes place on Sunday 5th October after the service. It is a “Soup and Pud” lunch. Tickets can be bought on the day, or by emailing bookings@bellshillcentral.church. All are welcome to join your Church Family in Bellshill over a shared meal and fellowship!
PET CELEBRATION SERVICE: takes place on Sunday 12th October at 3pm in the Hall during Café Church. The service is fun and interactive. Tea/Coffee and juice is available. Please do come along and bring your 4 legged friends with you. If you are a pet owner, a pet “auntie” or “uncle” of have a love of animals you are very warmly invited.
BIG SING SERVICE: takes place at Newarthill & Carfin Parish Church in the evening of 12th October, with the Choirs of both Bellshill: Central and Newarthill & Carfin. There will be favourite hymns, rousing music, good company and fellowship. We warmly invite you to come along. IF YOU NEED TRANSPORT PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR ELDER, STANLEY OUR SESSION CLERK or EMAIL ORGANIST@BELLSHILLCENTRAL.CHURCH
BLYTHSWOOD SHOEBOX APPEAL 2025 – Once again, we are coordinating shoeboxes for the appeal. We have leaflets and checklists available at church, along with some spare shoeboxes. If you want more info on this annual appeal and how you can help, please see Jayne Anderson in the choir. The deadline, whilst not confirmed, is looming. If you want to contribute please bring your shoebox in the next few weeks.
This week at Bellshill: Central Parish Church of Scotland
- Monday 7pm Hope for Autism, 7.30pm Zoom prayer group (online)
- Tuesday 6pm Rainbows, 7:30pm Church Choir
- Wednesday 10am Hope for Autism, 2pm Bowling Club, 7:30pm – 8:30pm Church open for any Harvest Donations
- Thursday 6pm Brownies, 7:30pm The Guides
- Saturday 10am-11am Church open for Harvest Donations
- Sunday 11am Morning worship with HARVEST CELEBRATION, Followed by Harvest Lunch in the Hall. Young Church meets as usual.
Please visit http://www.bellshillcentral.church for more information
The autumn issue of the Church magazine is still available to download from the church website. https://bellshillcentral.church/downloads/
HOPE FOR AUTISM NORTH LANARKSHIRE – sessions with Hope for Autism meet weekly. Sessions are Mondays at 7 pm and Wednesdays at 10am. Please do pass the word around for all young adults who might benefit from HOPE FOR AUTISM support HOPE@hopeforautism.org.uk or Phone: 01236 779 191
Please direct any Pastoral or other enquiries to our locum, Rev Margaret via minister@bellshillcentral.church, or contact our Session Clerk, Mr Stanley Cook via 01698 747144 or by emailing hello@bellshillcentral.church or you can also send a message to the church Facebook page, and it will be forwarded on.
Each week, we collect non-perishable food items, cleaning products, and toiletries for the Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre’s Community Fridge Initiative. You can drop off items anytime we are open or bring them along on Sunday mornings.
Bellshill Central Parish Church is here for you. We are your church of Scotland presence in the town centre, Orbiston and Mossend, and surrounding area.
bellshillcentral.church 