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PRAYER FOR THE DAY Friday 21st June
Good morning.
This is the longest day – at least in the northern hemisphere. Call it midsummer if you like – or the summer solstice. It’s well known that our ancient forebears observed this cycle of the seasons and constructed temples of stone, carefully aligned to mark the moment. Stonehenge is one such place and as I speak hundreds will be gathered at dawn today to experience the arrival of the sun. We wish you well, and hope the weather is kind.
For Christians, the arrival of light into darkness is a potent theme in both our Scriptures, and our history. Jesus referred to himself as the light of the world – something which his critics would have branded egotistical, but it was said without a trace of hubris. Through the centuries, religious artists perfected the skill of staining glass and building its different colours into magnificent stories in light. From the darkness of a Cathedral’s nave, a carefully crafted window, telling the good news that the light has come, assaults the senses. There is no need of grammar and syntax for this exposition of Scripture to lodge and transform our spirits.
I wonder if for you on this midsummer day, a shaft of light would be welcome? What the mediaeval mystics referred to as “the dark night of the soul” comes in many contemporary forms. The Light of God truly is a remedy, not quick, not simple, not easy, but a remedy nonetheless. Let me pray for you.
Lord, for those who seek the light today, who live in a dark place and find it not congenial or welcoming, we ask for your light to dawn. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Heart and Sole…. Central’s Summer Walking Group!
Heart and Sole………. is Central Church’s summer walking group. Helping you keep healthy and active during the summer break.
- You’ve got heart, and you’ve definitely got sole.
- Improve your health and wellbeing by walking more often.
- Walking is a great form of exercise as it has so many health benefits.
- A health walk is a short, safe, low-level walk ranging from 10 minutes to one hour, with a pace to suit the individuals in the group.
- It’s a great way to have company and meet folks.
Our plan is to meet once per week at the church and walk for around 45 minutes, returning to the church for a tea or coffee before heading home.
No cost. Free of charge.
Things to remember:
- Wear sensible shoes
- Have a waterproof coat incase it rains
- Bring your mobile incase of emergencies
- Come along to have healthy fun.
Use the contact button above to let us know you’re interested. We’ll arrange the first date to suit those wanting to join.
Bellshill Central Parish Church
Here we are! We are Central Church, right at the heart of Bellshill.
You might think our name sounds a bit like a bus station, don’t worry it’s been mentioned before (!) and it’s not just our location…… It’s just part of who we are.
Central to Bellshill, Central to You and Central to Christ!
So, we’re a large parish.
You ask what does Parish mean? That’s just a fancy way of saying what area of Bellshill and surrounding areas that our minister, church and responsibilities cover.
From the Church of Scotland map above you’ll see we cover both left and right of Motherwell Road from The Calder Water, including Orbiston, all the way up to and including Main Street and the town centre. We also have are responsible for all areas in Mossend.
As the Town Centre Church in Bellshill it is our pleasure to have within our area or responsiblity
- The main shopping areas and Supermarkets,
- Police Scotland presence on Thorn Road,
- Bellshill Cultural Centre,
- the Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre,
- the Frank Feguson Senior Citizens Centre,
- Joe McKay Community Centre,
- and many more.
Schools in our area include Lawmuir and Mossend Primary Schools and the Bellshill Academy. Our minister delights at engaging with the young folk and we invite them regularly to the main church building for assembles etc.
If you are looking for a Christ centered, family orientated Church then you’ve found us. It’s our ministers delight to engage with the young folk in our town.
We were founded by the people in Bellshill for Bellshill.
For 143 years and counting we’ve been a shining beacon proudly proclaiming the Good News of Jesus in our part of Lanarkshire.
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 