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Occasionally at St Michael’s - in the Kirk - 23rd November at 3pm
On Sunday 23rd November, in St.Michael's Parish Church in Linlithgow, at 3pm, a concert by the Lathallan Trio: Lesley Bell, clarinet, Alison Hastie, viola, and Alan Hastie, piano. The combination of clarinet, viola and piano was first used by Mozart in his Kegelstatt Trio K498. The 3 protagonists are evenly matched, blending in elegant conversation. It's probably not true that Mozart composed the Trio whilst bowling (Kegelstatt means a skittle alley), but the publisher's nickname has stuck! Schumann uses the same line-up in his Trio Op 132 Märchenerzählungen (Fairy Tales): a suite of 4 picturesque miniatures, composed for his friends in a rush of inspiration in October 1853, and are his last published works. The fairy tales are not specified, but make a charming suite. Centrepiece of the concert is Rebecca Clarke's Duo for Clarinet and Viola, weaving ethereal and haunting sounds from this unusual combination. Composed while she was visiting America in 1941 and unable to return home because war had broken out, it is in austere mood, quite different to her earlier lush style.
We hope you can come and enjoy this free concert - all donations go to the organ fund at St.Michael's.
Tear Fund Quiz Night
Come along for a fun quiz night, on your own or with a team. Please register on Eventbrite, in case we run out of space!
Volunteering Opportunities
Here are a few opportunities to support activities across our new parish. As we are now all one parish, anyone from any of our congregations is welcome to help with each of these roles. Do you have an urge to take on something new? Please get in touch! Or do you know someone who has the skills? Please encourage them to get involved.
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What’s Happening at Kirk Session
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Orders of Service
There are no Orders of Service available at present.
Weekly Intimations
Knowing Christ Better
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 November 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.
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Crossreach
Crossreach News is available here. More information about Crossreach itself is available on their website.
General Notices
On-line worship is available here every Sunday from 10am
Our weekly act of on-line worship is available on both our website and Facebook at 10am
All services are available later on our YouTube channel.
An audio recording of the service can be heard on our page HERE
Annual Report and Accounts
Our Annual Report and Accounts for 2024 have been approved by Kirk Session and by Presbytery.
Full details of our registration with OSCR , the Scottish Charity Regulator, can be found here.
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