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.

150th Anniversary Service and Lunch

by Bellshill Central, posted in Macdonald Memorial, Orbiston, Other News, Weekly Church News

Wow! I think we’ve finally recovered from such a wonderful day with our Celebration Service, Communion and Celebration Lunch.

We thoroughly enjoyed sharing in the happiness with our guests, including Mary Hernon (depute Lord Lieutenant), Steven Bonnar MP, Rev Alan Mckenzie, Rev Jim Zambonini, Rev Iain Murdoch, family members of Rev Albert Thomson and many more.

A hugg thank you to our locum Minister, Rev Margaret Rose, our Session Clerk, organist for organising the service. A massive shout out to our hard working and committed fundraising and social team for their wonderful Celebration lunch. We were utterly spoiled!

Recording of Sunday Worship 22nd October 2023

by Bellshill Central, posted in Catch Up, Sunday Worship

Welcome to a recording of our service of worship from Bellshill Central Parish Church, this is our 150th Anniversary Service.

The congregation can trace it’s roots back to 1873 when Bellshill Free congregation was formed. The service is led by the Rev Margaret Rose, includes a reading by Cathie Bryden, and contributions from our Church Choir and Organist.

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

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

150th Anniversary Open Day

by Bellshill Central, posted in Macdonald Memorial, Orbiston, Other News, The Tour, Weekly Church News

On Saturday 21st October, we held our Anniversary Open Day. The remnants of Storm Babet could not dampen our enthusiasm!

We welcomed some familiar faces and old friends to browse our displays and exhibitions.

We were thrilled to have Profession Robin Webster give us a fascinating presentation on his father’s work, and on our own fine collection of Arts and Crafts stained glass windows.

It was a delight to have our oldest member come along, Sadie Nisbet, to view our displays and reminisce on many happy memories. Sadie can vaguely recall Rev Esson Gillon, who was our minister prior to 1942!