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.

Week of Prayer Day 2 reflection

by Bellshill Central, posted in Week of Prayer 2026

Welcome to our 2nd day of reflections in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Today’s reader is Hugh Ainsley. Please watch each video, and reflect when we hear music. There are points to ponder and questions/go and do actions at the end.

Bearing with one another in love

Verse for the Day

‘… with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love’ (Ephesians 4:2).

Scripture Passages

Zechariah 7:8-10

Psalm 25:6-10

Luke 10:30-36

Lord Jesus Christ,

show us how to be patient with one another in humility and gentleness.

May the light You shine on our path lead us towards unity

and help us heal the wounds of division and indifference

that often break communities apart.

Amen.

Questions

  • Personal: What are the personal relationships or issues that exhaust your empathy?
  • Local: How can the virtues of humility, gentleness, patience and tolerance, as mentioned in the letter to the Ephesians, help us as believers navigate and overcome divisions within our local communities?
  • Global: The innkeeper in Luke 10 was called to care, with only the word of a stranger that he would be repaid whatever more he spent. Discuss different interpretations and questions this verse evokes. What might those interpretations lead you to do in your relationships with your global neighbours?

Go and Do

(see www.ctbi.org.uk/goanddo)

Global: There are issues in our world today that cause ‘overload apathy’ – the feeling that it is too big to do anything about so we shield ourselves. An orthodox rabbi was asked once how he observed the 613 commandments in the Torah. His answer: ‘Pick one and start.’ Go and do the same.

Personal: Complete a task you have been avoiding.

Local: Consider initiatives in your community that require perseverance and consistency and explore ways to become usefully supportive.

Week of Prayer Day 1 reflection

by Bellshill Central, posted in Week of Prayer 2026

Welcome to day 1 of our reflections in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Today’s reader is Cerys McArthur from Bellshill Central Church. Please watch each video, and reflect when we hear music. There are points to ponder and questions/go and do actions at the end.

Our call to unity

Verse for the Day

‘I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called’ (Ephesians 4:1).

Scripture Passages

Micah 6:6-8

Psalm 133

John 15:15-17

Prayer

Loving God,

You have called us to unity.

May our response to Your call lead us to actively seek justice and reconciliation

and share Your light with the world. Amen.

Questions

  • Personal: How does reflecting on ‘the calling to which you have been called’ inspire you to greater Christian unity?
  • Local: How is the call to unity currently expressed within your local context?
  • Global: What difference can increased Christian unity make to wider society?

Go and Do

(see www.ctbi.org.uk/goanddo)

Global: Try bringing together a small discussion group to reflect upon what the Nicaea 1700 anniversary means for you.

Personal: Reflect upon what your Christian tradition means to you and write a short diary entry about it.

Local: Visit the worship service of another Christian church in your local community and write a short diary entry on what you experience.