Our new prayer group series begins tonight. If you would like to join please contact prayer@bellshillcentral.church for the joining links.
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Author: Bellshill Central
As the Church of Scotland in Bellshill we extend a warm welcome to any of our activities. People have been coming to this building to worship God for over a hundred years. While our town has journeyed through many changes over those years, the constancy of the witness of the “Church at 346 Main Street” has remained uninterrupted. The mission of any Church is to reflect through its presence, its music, its fellowship and its beauty the greatness of God, and we seek to do that here in all that we share.
We hope that everyone who enters these doors will find an encouraging, friendly group of people. While we are far from perfect, we are regularly discovering truths that are changing us individually and enriching our lives as a church community. As we worship together, learn from the Bible, and pray for one another, we are strengthened in our commitment to Jesus Christ as well as to each other. If this is your first time here, we welcome you, and invite you to share the joy that we have found.
Blue Christmas 2026
A Service of Prayer, Light and Remembrance
Monday 21 December 2026 at 7.00pm
Bellshill Central Church
Christmas can be a wonderful and joyful time of year — but for many people, it can also be a difficult time.
Perhaps this is the first Christmas without someone you love. Perhaps memories of someone special become especially strong at this time of year. Perhaps life has changed, and Christmas doesn’t feel quite the same anymore.
That’s why, on the evening of Monday 21 December, we will gather at Bellshill Central Church for a special Blue Christmas Service.
As we gather on the shortest day of the year, we will make space for light in the darkness.
There will be music, candlelight, prayer and quiet reflection. There will be an opportunity to remember someone you love, to light a candle in their memory, and simply to spend some time in a peaceful and welcoming space.
You may wish to come with a particular person in mind. You may want to give thanks for a life that touched yours. Or perhaps you don’t know exactly why you feel you need to come — only that you do.
Come along. Remember a loved one. Light a candle. Say a prayer.
There is no pressure to say anything or do anything. Simply come as you are and share in a gentle time of music, light, reflection and remembrance.
In the midst of the darkness, we remember that light still shines.
You are warmly invited.
Blue Christmas Service
📅 Monday 21 December 2026
🕖 7.00pm
📍 Bellshill Central Church
Everyone is welcome.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
On Sunday 15 November, congregational meetings will take place in the respective churches of Bellshill Central, Holytown, Kirk o Shotts, New Stevenston Wrangholm Kirk, and Newarthill & Carfin. Members will vote on the Basis of Union and Basis of Reviewable Tenure to form Legbrannock Parish Church of Scotland, in accordance with the approved Presbytery Mission Plan.
The proposed places of worship are Bellshill Central and Newarthill & Carfin, along with the halls at Holytown and Salsburgh.
Voting will be by paper ballot, overseen by representatives of the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale. Only those on the Members Roll or Adherents Roll may vote. Proxy and online voting are not permitted.
If you would like more information please reach out to our Session Clerk, Mr. Stanley Cook, via hello@bellshillcentral.church
Pews news for Sunday 1st November 2026
Our Sunday morning service begins at 11am and is led by Revd Margaret ES Rose, BD.
YOUNG CHURCH MEETS DURING THE SERVICE – ALL CHILDREN AND YOUNG FOLKS WELCOME.
We warmly welcome everyone to be part of our worship, and the tea/coffee that are served afterwards.
We’d love to see you in person at 346 Main Street, Bellshill, for our 11am service.
On Sunday mornings, we are the Church of Scotland in Bellshill.
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