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We in the Kirk of Calder seek with God's help to encourage and give opportunity to all to grow together in faith and service.

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	A Service is held in the Church every Sunday at 10:30 am. Visitors always welcomed - In the summer months an extra family service is held at 9:30.
	Crèche facilities, with adult supervision, are available for the very young. (except during July and August when the family services are held).
	Tea is available after the morning service in the Glenalmond Hall - all welcome
	The Vestry
	Fortnightly Wednesday services are also held in Pumpherston Institute Hall, at 10:15 am - tea served after the service
	Baptisms are held generally on the first Sunday of the month
	The Sacrament of Holy Communion is held four times each year at 10:30 and 15:00
	A Loop System is available for the hard of hearing.
	A Car Pool is in operation for anyone requiring transport.
	Sunday Stars and Sunday School for ages 4-11 go to church for first part of service then to the Glenalmond Hall (except Communion - go straight to the hall) Mini Kirks - ages 12-15- go to church for first part of service then to the Mid Calder Institute Hall.
	For enquiries re Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals - please contact the minister in the first instance. The church can seat 400 people.
	Courses for New Communicants are held at various times per year, please contact the minister
	The Fair Trade cafe is held every Tuesday morning in the Glenalmond Hall from 10am till 12 noon. All proceeds go to the work of the Vine Trust in Peru. All welcome to come along and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a tasty little bite with friends. Mary Dandie (01506 88088) will be happy to give further information regarding joining the team of volunteers who run the cafe (for 2 hours every 5 weeks or so). She says "We would be delighted to hear from you. Its great fun and the teams have three people so you will never be on your own. Lots of Chat and Lots of laughs!!"
	Members who make their Offering to the Church by standing order, can collect a card at the main door of the Church to be placed in the offering bowl so that it dedicated with the other offerings
	Old Parish Registers (OPR's) The most important source for pre 1855 family history research in Scotland are the Old Parish Registers - The OPR's. These were compiled from records of Baptisms and Marriages kept by the Session Clerks in Church of Scotland Parish Churches. We do not hold these records however they are available online at www.scotlandspeople,gov.uk
	Sunday School and Mini Kirks meet most Sundays at 10:30 in the Church then adjourn to the halls (except at Communion or Baptisms when they go straight to the halls) Sunday School Ages 4-11, Mini Kirks Ages 12-15
	A Crèche for younger children is available most Sundays in the Malt Barn (not during July and August when there is an early informal family service at 9:30
	Boys Brigade (ages 5 to 15) more details here
	Brownies and Guides (ages 4-14) more details here

	Church address - Main Street, Mid Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0AN, Scotland, UK (click for map) e-mail below
	The Kirk is Scottish Charity No SCO13461
	The Glenalmond Hall 150 metres North of the church on Main St. is used for various Church organisations and may be available for hire. Contact the Hall letting contact Eleanor Blair (see below)
	The Malt Barn to he North of the church in the graveyard grounds is used for the crèche on Sundays and for small meetings. A wheelchair accessible toilet is available in the Malt Barn.
	We are without a minister at present , our Interim Moderator is Nanda Groenewald (The present minister of Polbeth Harwood and West Kirk of Calder) She can be contacted by telephone 07846 539 841 or by e-mail at jonandagroenewald@gmail.com
	Session Clerk (Administrative matters) Kenneth Wilson e-mail Tel 01506 881991

	Church Officers Jim and Eleanor Blair 01506 881302 email (e-mail below)
	"Friends" Co-ordinator. John Jamieson 01506 411772 "The Friends" operate Sunday opening of the Church in the Summer and can also arrange 'visits' to the Church at other times) 'jamiesonjar@btinternet.com' more details here
	Treasurer - Ian Wallace 24 Wellview Lane, Murieston, Livingston, EH54 9HU Tel 01506 400620
	Director of Music - John Rankine LL.CM(TD), 52 Main St, Mid Calder EH53 0AW Tel 01506 880029
	Magazine Editor - David Grant (e-mail below) 01506 433546
	Social Group Convenor - Jim Hendrie Tel. 01506 883907 (e-mail below) more details here
	Clerk to the Congregational Board Louise Hendrie 01506 883907 (e-mail below)
	Roll Keeper - Susan Adams
	Safeguarding Co-ordinator - Position Vacant
	Property Convenor - Jim Blair 01506 881302 (email below)
	Glenalmond Hall Letting Contact -Eleanor Blair 01506 881302 email (e-mail below)
	Webmaster - Andrew McLeman 01506 883966 (e-mail below)
	The Guild meet on the second and fourth Thursday at 7:30pm in the Glenalmond Hall. (Sept-Nov and Feb-April)
	The Choral Highlights Ladies Choir rehearse every Sunday 11:30 to 12:30
	Prayer Circle Co-ordinator Marti Hawthorne 01506 410768
	For genealogy research - we don't generally hold old Parish Records . The best online resource for Family History searches and Parish Records is the General Register Office for Scotland
	Elders see the Elders page
	The Crypt

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	Minister (Rev. John Povey) - :
	Webmaster (Andrew McLeman) -
	Session Clerk (Position Vacant)
	Church Officer (Jim and Eleanor Blair) email
	Treasurer (Ian Wallace)

	Magazine Editor (David Grant)
	Social Group - Jim Hendrie (also use for Louise Hendrie - the Clerk to the Congregational Board)
	Deacon - Position Vacant
	Friends Co-ordinator (John Jamieson)-

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