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Latest News
Inter - Church Barbecue - Sunday 17th August
Inter-Church Barbecue: Sunday 17 August 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM St Ninian's Craigmailen Church Field
An event for all ages - food, games, and fun
Beefburgers, rolls etc provided. If vegetarian, please bring your own burgers (separate barbecue available).
Book your free tickets on trybooking.com or speak to a Church Forum Rep.
Longcroft Hall if wet.
All welcome!
What’s Happening at Kirk Session
Here's an update on what's happening in Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church
Prayer News Bulletin - Lorna Ferguson
Here is the latest August 2025 Prayer News Bulletin from Lorna.
Giving to Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church of Scotland
You might be wondering how you can financially support the work of Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church of Scotland and the wider Church .
Members who currently give through the Free Will Offering Scheme and who cannot hand in their envelopes might wish to consider one of the following options:
· You could set up a monthly standing order for regular giving – please contact either Tim Brown on finance@linavonchurch.org.uk or Andrew Jones on giving@linavonchurch.org.uk and either Tim or Andrew will send you a standing order form and advise on Gift Aid
· You could make a one-off payment using the Stewardship button below
What Next ?
Following on from our Crown of Thorns fundraising we are now embarking on a further two initiatives. This article appeared in our community magazine, The Black Bitch.
For further information please have a look at our Aspire Linlithgow page.
Orders of Service
There are no Orders of Service available at present.
Weekly Intimations
Knowing Christ Better
Contemporary Evening Service in Kirk Hall
The Contemporary Evening Service is held on the First Sunday of each month.
The informal and contemporary service is for anyone - churchgoers or not - who want to find hope, peace and purpose in life.
Friday Housegroup
The Friday Housegroup meets at 10am .
For further information please contact Barbara Thomson (845705).
Housegroups
For more information about fellowship groups meeting within St Michael’s, please call Kathryn Young 844853, Margaret Henderson 844787 or Barbara Thomson 845705.
The Help Centre
Offers information covering many concerns. Wondering where to access support for yourself or another? Tel 842646, or look at www.helpcentre.org.uk
Making Him Known to Others
A Message from the Children and Young People Team at Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church
At Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church, we’re passionate about helping children, young people, and their families come to faith and supporting them as they grow in it.
We’d be very grateful if you could help us spread the word by sharing this leaflet with your family, friends, and neighbours. We’re always looking to welcome more families into our church family and would love to see more people getting involved in the activities we offer.
Prayer News Bulletin - Lorna Ferguson
Here is the latest August 2025 Prayer News Bulletin from Lorna.
Springfield Service
We meet every Sunday in Springfield School at 10.00 am
Everyone Welcome !
Positive Pathways - Bereavement Support
This free and confidential support group for the bereaved is facilitated by trained bereavement support listeners and meets on alternate Thursdays, in The Adam Room, Cross House from 6.30 pm to 8 pm.
You will be warmly welcomed over a cup of tea or coffee and it is not necessary to have a church connection.
For further information call or text Sheila Rae on 07719966273 or email sheila.ruth.rae@gmail.com
Seedlings
Every Thursday
If you are at home with your wee ones why not come along instead of sitting in on your own. If you're a Mum, Dad, Granny, Grandpa or babysitter just pop along to the Kirk hall for 10 am. A really warm welcome awaits with songs,crafts, a wee prayer, lots of fun and tea and coffee too. No church connection needed at all. Hope to see you there. No cost. Please contact the office for further info, Tel: 842188.
Latest Magazine
The first edition of the new Linavon Link Magazine is now available to download from the Crosswind page.
Knitting Group
Meets first Monday of every month in Room 1, Cross House, 10.30am for knitting and chat. All welcome.
CDs-Church Service
If you would like to borrow a recording of previous services, you will find CDs at the Church shop. A recording of the sermon is available weekly via podcast here.
Serving Him Together
Faith Impact Forum
Click here for a look at the latest newsletter from the Faith Impact Forum.
If you would like to subscribe to this then click here.
Crossreach
Crossreach News is available here. More information about Crossreach itself is available on their website.
General Notices
Gesualdo Six
This event, of medieval a cappella music from the period when Mary Queen of Scots was born, is very appropriate to our church.
The music will be a mix of secular items from the period and madrigals by Palestrina and Gesualdo. It will be performed by arguably the UK's top vocal consort in the only appearance in Scotland on their current schedule.
Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church
On 1st November 2024 St Michael's became part of a union forming Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church along with Avonbridge Parish Church of Scotland, Torphichen Kirk and St Ninian’s Craigmailen Church, Linlithgow.
Worship will continue in all 4 church buildings and most of our activities will continue as normal.
Our new website will be available here shortly but meanwhile please continue to visit the individual websites/Facebook pages for up to date information.
St Michael’s Stained Glass Windows
Ever wondered about the stained glass windows in St Michael's ?
"The Power of The Spirit" is a 15 min journey through the windows of the Church exploring the colour and purpose of God's creation.
The video is showing in the Sanctuary as part of our Open Church. It is also available to view here
Open Church Volunteers
Are you interested in history?
Proud of Linlithgow and its heritage?
St Michael's is recruiting new volunteers for Open Church, which keeps the church open for locals and visitors alike throughout the week.
Get in touch at info@linavonchurch.org.uk if you could give an hour or two now and then
Thursday for Coffee
If you fancy a cuppa and some company, come to Cross House. Tea, coffee and baking for only £1.
Every Thursday at 10am in Room 1.
For further info contact Jill Allatt on 840680
Maintenance of our buildings
With a view to fast tracking maintenance and repair issues to all church properties, an email address, maintenance@linavonchurch.org.uk has been set up which will allow elders and members of the congregation to alert the Property Team of any issues requiring attention. A member of the team will monitor this email address from their personal laptop and pass the information to the appropriate team member for action.
To advise of a repair or maintenance issue, click on the email address and provide the following basic information to action an investigation or repair.
Which building is the issue in?
Where in the building is the problem?
Brief description of the problem.
Reported by and date the issue was discovered.
A reply response will be generated confirming that we are in receipt of the email, which is receiving the attention of the Property Team.
Choir Rehearsals
Further info: billjonesjazz@gmail.com
Toddler Group
If you want a cuppa then please bring your own mug.
Any questions at all, please contact Fiona on fiona@stmichaels-parish.org.uk