Author: Alan Mathew

Lent and Holy Week at Bellshill Central Parish Church

by Alan Mathew, posted in Lent 2026

As we prepare for the season of Lent, Bellshill Central Parish Church invites you to journey with us through reflection, prayer, and community. Lent is a time to slow down, to listen, and to prepare our hearts for the mystery of Easter. Through weekly reflections, Holy Week activities, and moments of quiet devotion, we walk together in faith and hope.

Weekly Lent Reflections

Each week during Lent, we share a short reflection with Scripture and prayer—available in worship, on social media, and in printed form. These reflections invite us to consider themes of wilderness, repentance, discipleship, and grace, helping us draw closer to Christ in everyday life.

Holy Week Daily Reflections

From Palm Sunday to Holy Saturday, we offer daily reflections to guide your prayer and contemplation. Each includes a Scripture passage, a short meditation, and a prayer—designed to be read at home, in church, or wherever you find a quiet moment. These reflections follow the footsteps of Jesus through the final days of His earthly ministry.

Holy Week Activities

Monday 30 March – Prayers for Holy Week
Join us via Zoom for a quiet time of prayer and reflection as Holy Week begins. A gentle space to pause, pray, and prepare.

Wednesday 1 April – Film Night
We gather to watch a film that invites deeper reflection on faith, sacrifice, and hope. All are welcome—bring a friend and stay for discussion afterwards.

Thursday 2 April – Communion Service
On Maundy Thursday, we remember the Last Supper and Christ’s command to love one another. Our evening communion service is a time of sacred remembrance and shared grace.

Friday 3 April – Good Friday Open Doors
The church will be open from 10am for quiet reflection.
Reflections will be offered on the hour at 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm.
Come and go as you wish. Sit, rest, remember. All are welcome.

A Shared Journey

Lent and Holy Week are not only about solemnity—they are about love, renewal, and the promise of resurrection. Whether you join us for worship, reflection, or quiet prayer, you are part of this journey. Let us walk together toward Easter morning, trusting that God is with us every step of the way.

Livestream from Bellshill Central Parish Church, Sunday 12th October 2025

by Alan Mathew, posted in Catch Up, Sunday Worship

SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP FROM BELLSHILL

Welcome to the recorded livestream of worship on Sunday, 12th October 2025, from Bellshill Central Parish Church of Scotland. The service is led by Rev Margaret ES Rose

Today’s reader is Stanley Cook

The music is led by the Choir and Organist of Bellshill Central Parish Church

The order of service can be downloaded here – Pews News

If you need to speak with anyone at Bellshill Central, please email hello@bellshillcentral.church or call Mr Stanley Cook on 747144.
Our Locum Minister (Rev Margaret Rose) can be contacted at minister@bellshillcentral.church

Bellshill Central is your Town Centre Church with a warm and welcoming Church Family waiting to say hello. Our Sunday School meets during morning worship, so we look forward to welcoming families along to our time of worship

Bellshill Central Church of Scotland Registered Charity: SC012556

Please consider donating to Bellshill Central Parish Church via this link https://cos.churchofscotland.org.uk/donate/?cong=171073

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All songs and hymns are published using our various CCLI licences, which are:
Church Copyright Licence 876673;
Music Reproduction Licence 876680
Church Video Licence 2258718;
PPL Church Licence 1593113
CLA Church Licence 1002856;
PRS for Music Church Licence 1448921
Streaming Licence 1638311

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Experience Scotland’s Stained Glass Treasures and Music Heritage

by Alan Mathew, posted in Weekly Church News

Doors Open Days is more than just an event—it’s an invitation to step into the stories, spaces, and heritage that shape this remarkable country.

Whether you’re a resident here in Scotland or a visitor eager to delve deeper into the nation’s history, Doors Open Days offers a unique chance to connect with Scotland in a way that’s both educational and inspiring. So, as 28th September rolls around, be sure to take advantage of this opportunity, come through our open doors, and see where the journey takes you. 

We have a stunning collection of stained glass windows. Our Macdonald Memorial Window was the first to replace the plain leaded glass and is a marvellous Art Nouveau style triple light window. Next we have four excellent examples of the Abbey Studio all dedicated to the memory of Sgt Brownlee. We have a further set of four by the renowned Gordon Webster, some of his last designs. Finally, church member and elder Lesley Marshall designed a window in our vestibule as part of her Higher studies at Bellshill academy.

We have an excellent display of plaster mouldings, from pillar capitals, arch supports and ribbing in the upper aisles.

Music plays an important part of our witness, and at 2pm you can hear the magnificent sounds of our Hilson pipe organ, installed in December 1930. Our organist will provide a demonstration and short recital.

Recording of Remembrance Sunday Worship 12th November 2023

by Alan Mathew, posted in Catch Up, Sunday Worship

Welcome to a recording of our service of worship from Bellshill Central Parish Church.

Worship is led by Mr Ian Douglas. The reader is Helen Daly and the music is led by our choir and organist (organist – Alan Mathew)

THIS IS OUR REMEMBRANCE DAY SUNDAY SERVICE

If you need to speak with anyone at Bellshill Central please email hello@bellshillcentral.church or call Mr Stanley Cook on 747144.

Our locum minister can be contacted via minister@bellshillcentral.church

Bellshill Central is your Town Centre Church with a warm and welcoming Church Family waiting to say hello. Our Sunday School meets during morning worship so we look forward to welcoming families along to our time of worship

Bellshill Central Church of Scotland Registered Charity: SC012556

Please consider donating to Bellshill Central Parish Church Via this link https://cos.churchofscotland.org.uk/donate/?cong=171073

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  • All songs and hymns are published using our various CCLI licences which are:
  • Church Copyright Licence 876673;
  • Music Reproduction Licence 876680
  • Church Video Licence 2258718;
  • PPL Church Licence 1593113
  • CLA Church Licence 1002856;
  • PRS for Music Church Licence 1448921
  • Streaming Licence 1638311