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Holy week and Easter in Bellshill 

by Bellshill Central, posted in Easter and Holy Week

Walking with Jesus: Holy Week and Easter at Bellshill Central

As Holy Week approaches, Bellshill Central Parish Church invites you to journey through the story of Jesus — from the joy of Palm Sunday to the heartbreak of Good Friday, and finally to the radiant hope of Easter morning.

Palm Sunday (29th March).

We begin with celebration: waving palms and singing praise as we remember Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Worship at 11am will be joyful and all-age friendly. Following the service you’re invited to stay behind for Hot Cross Buns and tea/coffee.

Monday Zoom Holy Week Prayers (30th March).

We begin the week quietly and prayerfully with a short time of reflection on Zoom at 7.30pm. This gentle gathering offers space to pause, breathe, and listen for God’s voice as we step into the journey of Holy Week together. All are welcome to join from home — cameras on or off, simply as you are

Wednesday Film Night (1st April).  

On Wednesday evening we pause the rush of the week and gather for a relaxed film night at 7pm. With a thought‑provoking Easter‑themed film, refreshments, and space for gentle conversation afterwards, it’s a warm mid‑week moment to reflect, unwind, and share fellowship together.

Maundy Thursday (2nd April).

A quiet, reflective service at 7pm will mark the Last Supper. We’ll share bread and wine, and remember Jesus’ command to love and serve one another.

Good Friday (3rd April).

From 10am, we gather in solemn reflection. Through readings, music, and silence, we’ll walk with Jesus to the cross. Come for the full morning or just when you can.

Easter Sunday (5th April).

The garden will greet the dawn with worship at 9am, celebrating resurrection in the open air. Breakfast follows — hot drinks, and fellowship. At 11am, our family worship with Communion will proclaim the risen Christ with joy, colour, and song.

All are welcome to walk this sacred week with us. Whether you come with questions, with faith, or simply with curiosity — there is space for you here.

Bellshill Central Church weekly news

by Bellshill Central, posted in Other News, Weekly Church News

Bellshill Central Church – we’re definitely still here and definitely still open, and we’d love to see you. Whether you were here not long ago or haven’t been for a long while, you will be guaranteed a warm welcome. we’re a growing church, and we’d love for you to be a part of it.

Sunday worship on 10th August will be held at BELLSHILL CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH, 346 Main Street, Bellshill. Step free access is available via the side path, disabled toilet facilities. Baby changing is available.  

We gather at 11am for our morning service, which is led by Ian Douglas and will be a BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY, focusing on our new school term, giving thanks for teachers and pupils, and pupils are asked to bring their new school bags to be blessed.

Although official Young Church is on summer holidays, activities for young folks are available during the service for any young folks that come along with you. An interactive all age talk takes place before the activities begin. Children are welcome to gather in the church with their parents.

Our service will be livestreamed via http://www.youtube.com/bellshillchurch if you’re not able to come along in person.


A joint Kirk Session and Board meeting with Presbytery representatives from planning and implementation takes place on 4th August at 7.30pm in the church. All trustees are requested to attend.


The deadline for submissions for the Autumn church magazine, The Chronicle, is Sunday, 17th August. Please pass items to Alan Mathew via hello@bellshillcentral.church

Those folks who are still to complete their towns and villages quiz from the summer magazine should pass their entries to Alan Mathew by 17th August to see who the winner is.

BLYTHSWOOD SHOEBOX APPEAL 2025  – Once again, we are coordinating shoeboxes for the appeal. We have leaflets and checklists available at church, along with some spare shoeboxes. If you want more info on this annual appeal and how you can help, please see Jayne Anderson in the choir.

Activities this week at Bellshill Central Church are,

Mon 7pm HOPE for Autism, 7.30pm Kirk Session and Board meeting
(prayer group resumes on 11th August)

Tues 7pm walking group

Sun 11am morning worship, led by Ian Douglas for BACK TO SCHOOL SUNDAY
Young Church & Crèche


The summer issue of the Church magazine will be available to  download from the church website.
https://bellshillcentral.church/downloads/

HOPE FOR AUTISM NORTH LANARKSHIRE – sessions with Hope for Autism meet weekly. Sessions are Mondays at 7 pm. Please do pass the word around for all young adults who might benefit from HOPE FOR AUTISM support HOPE@hopeforautism.org.uk or Phone: 01236 779 191


Please direct any Pastoral or other enquiries to our locum, Rev Margaret via minister@bellshillcentral.church,  or contact our Session Clerk, Mr Stanley Cook via 01698 747144 or by emailing hello@bellshillcentral.church or you can also send a message to the church Facebook page, and it will be forwarded on.  


Each week, we collect non-perishable food items, cleaning products, and toiletries for the Orbiston Neighbourhood Centre’s Community Fridge Initiative. You can drop off items anytime we are open or bring them along on Sunday mornings. 


Bellshill Central Parish Church is here for you. We are your church of Scotland presence in the town centre, Orbiston and Mossend, and surrounding area.

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.

Doors open day September 2023

by Bellshill Central, posted in Other News, Weekly Church News

We’re super excited to be part of Doors Open Days 2013 weekend.

Our lovely, nah…Beautiful church is open on Saturday 16th September from 10am to 4pm.

Our lovely friends at Yoga By Gillian have a Macmillan coffee morning too in the halls.

At 2pm there will be a demonstration/ recital on our magnificent pipe organ.

Come along and see inside and find out more about us.

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