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Local Church ReviewPart 2 – Buildings, Resources and the Presbytery Plan

Overview

This part of the review looks at the supporting factors that help church to happen or influence how you move forward, including

Legal requirements There are some questions that Presbytery has to ask to ensure the church conducts itself in line with the Acts of the General Assembly. You can find the Acts referred to on the Church of Scotland website, under the About Us tab. A link to Church Law is then visible on the left hand side of the page. If you wish to receive paper copies or need assistance in locating them, please contact Presbytery Office, who will be pleased to help.

Statistical information There is some data that the Act concerning Local Church review requires Presbytery to gather. Some of the information has already been filled in from the data held in the Presbytery Office which will have been submitted via the annual statistical returns and so much of the remainder requires only a yes/no answer or only requires you to fill in the blanks. However, where explanation or detail is required, please type/write in the relevant box and it will expand to fit your text.

Buildings How well do they facilitate what you do and how do you look after them

Finance and StewardshipLooking at the resources available to you and how you use them

The Presbytery Plan Depending on what is in the Plan for your congregation, you may feel that this has a significant bearing on how you plan for the future or little impact.

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Worship

Average weekly attendance at Sunday morning worship

Total No. 90 – 100Age profile of

attendees (approximate)

Under 16 15?16-24 1?25-44 10?45-64 20?65+ 55?

Other Worship Services

Type of Service (Evening, Mid-Week, Care Home etc.) Total Attending Average age

(approximate)

Clarkston Care Home

12 from Care Home (12 from church but needs to be limited

in future)

Care home - over 70

(Very youthful in outlook)

Mearns Kirk (monthly) Approx 8 from church >60

Open Door (once a year) 30 >60

Easter Holy week services (Monday – Friday)

Easter - Dawn service

30 to 40 each eveningMore on Thursday15 to 20 at dawn

50 to 60 at evenings5 to 75 at dawn

(~50 average for dawn?)Christmas – Pyjama Service

Christmas – Watchnight ServiceChristmas - Morning

50+8025

30?50?35?

Williamwood House & Eastwoodhill 2 or 3 from church

Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014Baptisms 2 0 1 0 1Weddings 5 1 2 2 2Funerals 21 7 16 23 8

Question Yes No CommentsIs the administration of the Sacrament of Baptism of infants in accordance with Act V, 2000 (see appendix 2)

X

Question CommentsPlease tell us about the specific demands of your situation (e.g. exceptional number of funerals, Chaplaincies etc.) and the ways that you share responsibilitiesPlease tell us about any schools or other chaplaincy work undertaken N’lee and part of W’Wood chaplaincy team

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Community

Number on communion roll

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014392 376 368 355 347

Number of children and young people involved in Christian education

Children 220(up to 15)

Young Adults (16-24)

At 1 Jan 2015 – 24 Sunday School, 71 Guides, 60 BB & 65 Scouts

BB Bible Class

Number of adults involved in discussion and Christian education

Adults(25+)House Group (Bible Strudy) tenStewardship reflections dozen

Please tell us what resources you have used that you have found helpful

Church Meetings

You will have told us about many of the things that are happening in your church in Section 1. The table below is designed to help us understand more about the range of meetings you have, when we look at them all together. This includes looking at the opportunities people have to build relationships and to move forward in the deepening of their own faith and, looking at who each meeting is aimed at, how well this fits when looking at your age profiles above . Please note that there is a separate section for hall lets and other agencies who use the building.

MeetingWhat type of meeting is this? eg social, exploring faith, discussion, advocacy, discipleship, devotional, Kirk Session, Board or something else?

Who is the meeting aimed at?

Age Profile e.g. pre-school, 17-25, 50 plus

How Often? e.g. daily/weekly/ monthly

Approx how Many People attend?

Sunday W’shp

Guild Ladies (& Gents)

50+ WeeklyOct – March

25 - 30

Friendship Club Summer version of “The Guild” Ladies (& Gents) 50+ Monthly

April - Sept 20

Open DoorPrivate devotionsOpen discussion

friendship

Adults 50+ Weekly ~20

Kirk Session Kirk SessionElders and

trustees30 to 80+

Approx monthly

~30

Kirk Session Committees

Day to day running of church.Short and long term planning.

Implementation of vision

Elders, trustees, and volunteers.

30 – 80+Approx

monthly~40

House Group Bible Study, faith exploration Adult 50+ Approx 10

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(in a friendly social context) members fortnightly

StewardshipBible study / exploration of

Stewardship / implementation of Stewardship

Adult members

50+OccasionalA relatively

new venture

12+

New Communicant’s Class

Adult non-members

>20 Occasional 3 to 6+

Creating structures that are ordered and organised to support mission and good practice

Male Female Average Age (approximate)Elders 15 19

66Other Office Bearers (Inc Committee Members) 6 6

Question CommentsIn terms of age and gender, please tell us how representative the office bearers are of the congregation and parish?

Fairly representative

Which of the following constitutions do you work within: model, unitary or quoad omnia?

Unitary

Please tell us how effective you find your current constitution

We adopted the Unitary Constitution about two years ago, shortly before our previous minister left. Initially there were some difficulties and problems; these are now largely resolved. Some of the committees are working particularly well; others are only starting to be effective. Overall, the new structure is beginning to feel appropriate and there is a sense of a new optimism and enthusiasm.

Question Yes No CommentsDo you have any MDS staff? X

Do you have any locally appointed staff? X

Have you set up a charitable organisation, aside from your Church of Scotland charitable status? X

Do you have any staff that you employ through your charity? X

Question CommentsPlease tell us about the line management structure of any employeesPlease tell us about staff contracts eg are they full time or how many hours do they work, is their contract permanent or fixed-term?Who is responsible for the prioritisation of any staff’s workload?

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In terms of serving the congregation’s mission, please tell us about how well the line management structure and prioritisation of workload works. (if applicable)Please tell us about the formal relationship between any charity you have set up and the congregation

N/A

In terms of serving the congregation’s mission, how effective is the formal relationship between the charity and congregation, if applicable?

N/A

Please tell us what support is offered to your minister, eg administrative support, travelling expenses, study leavePlease tell us what support is offered to any paid staff, eg administrative support, travelling expenses, study leave

N/A

Safeguarding

Question Yes No CommentsIs the Church’s 2010 Policy Statement on Safeguarding displayed in church premises and made accessible to the congregation?

X

Has the Kirk Session appointed a Safeguarding Co-ordinator? X

Previous co-ordinator resigned; new co-ordinator completing training. Temporary co-ordinator in

post (has previously held the position).Has the Safeguarding Co-ordinator’s name been passed to the Presbytery Safeguarding Contact and the Church of Scotland’s Safeguarding Service?

X Yes. CofS Safeguarding Service has been made aware of our current situation.

Has the Safeguarding Co-ordinator undergone training by a trainer accredited by the Safeguarding Service?

X See answer to Q2

Has the Kirk Session appointed two or more others to work with the Safeguarding Co-ordinator in operating a Safeguarding Panel?

XPrevious minister and Session Clerk.

New arrangements to be made once new coordinator has completed training.

Are all appointments of persons working with children and/or protected adults reported to and minuted by the Kirk Session?

X

Is a register of all workers maintained by the Safeguarding Co-ordinator; has this been inspected and found to be up to date and in order, and has the Presbytery’s Safeguarding Contact received two copies? Are past year’s copies of the form stored?

X To be confirmed.

Are all completed application forms, job descriptions and other schedules retained on file, viewed and found to be in order?

X

Have all workers been issued with the Church’s ‘Safeguarding and Adults at Risk’ Summary Card? X

Have all volunteers/employees been encouraged to attend Safeguarding training? X

Have all volunteers/employees been made aware of the procedures to be followed in the event of

Has been done in past.New co-ordinator will ensure future compliance.

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an allegation or declaration of harm or abuse?Are the Kirk Session, minister, Safeguarding Co-ordinator and the Safeguarding Panel aware of the policy for ‘Including Those Who May Pose A Risk’ and the procedures and support for working with convicted offenders?

X Not fully aware.

Have members of the Kirk Session attended Safeguarding Training for the recruitment, management and support of workers they appoint?

X Some members have.Position to be reviewed by new co-ordinator.

Is the Kirk Session implementing the Church’s Safeguarding policies and procedures? X To the best of their ability

Mission and Belonging

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Sharing your resources

Please tell us to whom you let your halls and how you engage with these groups

User GroupIn what ways, if any, do you engage with this group?

User Type e.g. local community/ local church/ charity sector/ private sector

How Often?e.g. daily/weekly/ monthly

Approx how Many People?

Age Profilee.g. pre-school, 17-25, 50 plus

Please see separate spreadsheet entitled HALL USE

Stewardship and Finance

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014Total income £70,313 £85,979 £77,997 £80,788 £88,778

Total offerings £52,271 £51,104 £52,401 £50,764 £52,403Per Capita giving £133.3 £135.9 £142.4 £143.0 £151.0Number of People Giving Under Gift Aid [note v]

Ministries & Mission Contributions £42,568 £40,972 £41,672 £43,995 £43,274

Balance Held in Reserves £90,896 £94,772 £95,145 £95,771 £105,835

Question Yes No CommentsHas your financial court adopted the General Assembly approved Bribery and Procurement Policy as instructed by the Presbytery in September 2012

X

Our policy is being reviewed and will be confirmed at our next Kirk Session meeting in December.

If any Trustees or connected persons are in receipt of payments, have the correct processes (Law Department Circular) been followed?Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 states that Charity trustees (or connectedpersons) cannot be remunerated unless certain conditions are met.

X

Appointment of Church Cleaner recorded in August 2015 Kirk Session minutes with all appropriate details noted.

Financial Resources

Please tell us about how well you consider you are able to finance all you are currently doing. How is the work of your church financed – is it mainly from givings or is it dependent on income from hall lettings,

legacy interest, etc? Do you think you are over-dependent on givings from any particular age group or individuals? When did you last address stewardship, what stewardship programme are you using and when will stewardship

next be addressed? How do you encourage your congregation to be generous givers?

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Buildings and Property

Legal

Question Yes No CommentsIs the church in compliance with Act XII 2007 regarding the provision and maintenance of manses?

XAware the number of rooms in the manse is not fully compliant.

Have recent property survey findings and recommendations been implemented? X

What is the state of repair of your buildings?

OverviewPlease tell us about your buildings: What does the interior and exterior of your building say about who you are? Does it give an accurate reflection?

Is it welcoming? What is the temperature like? How heavy is its carbon footprint? Are there any areas you would be unable to access if you have mobility issues? Could you enter through the

front door? How would you know how to get out in case of an emergency? If you were visiting for the first time, how easy would it be to find your way into the sanctuary or meeting room?

How would you get in if you arrived late? How easy is it to find your way to the crèche or Sunday school? Would you know where your children are and

how to collect them?

Interior and exterior of your buildingChurch stands at the main entrance to the parish. It is a focal point of community.The church grounds are well maintained. There is a mixture of trees, shrubs, flower beds and flower tubs. Flowers and shrubs are regularly tended. The grass is regularly mowed. Litter is regularly collected. The grounds are unfenced which contributes to a sense of openness and willingness to engage – there is no impression of “keep out”, “keep away”, “don’t walk on our grass”. The external fabric of the buildings is in reasonably good condition – the church doesn’t look as though it is going through hard times. The sanctuary has quite a lot of large glass window panels. Unlike the shops opposite, we do not have roller shutters which cover the windows when closed, so there is no feeling that the building is under threat and has to be protected.

The interior of sanctuary is very open, bright and gives a sense of spaciousness. The chancel is open and wide. The decoration and fittings are fairly plain and uncluttered. Architectural features and detail are predominantly defined by horizontal and vertical lines and give the interior a “modern, feel”. The general atmosphere is one of calmness.

TemperatureNormally quite acceptable.

Carbon footprint

Heating of the church and hall accommodation is provided by a fleet of four gas boilers. The boilers are reasonably new and relatively efficient. The accommodation is divided into zones and there is a capability to provide separate heating to each zone. In the four years 2007 to 2011 we achieved over thirty per cent savings

Sharing your resources

Please tell us to whom you let your halls and how you engage with these groups

User GroupIn what ways, if any, do you engage with this group?

User Type e.g. local community/ local church/ charity sector/ private sector

How Often?e.g. daily/weekly/ monthly

Approx how Many People?

Age Profilee.g. pre-school, 17-25, 50 plus

Please see separate spreadsheet entitled HALL USE

Stewardship and Finance

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014Total income £70,313 £85,979 £77,997 £80,788 £88,778

Total offerings £52,271 £51,104 £52,401 £50,764 £52,403Per Capita giving £133.3 £135.9 £142.4 £143.0 £151.0Number of People Giving Under Gift Aid [note v]

Ministries & Mission Contributions £42,568 £40,972 £41,672 £43,995 £43,274

Balance Held in Reserves £90,896 £94,772 £95,145 £95,771 £105,835

Question Yes No CommentsHas your financial court adopted the General Assembly approved Bribery and Procurement Policy as instructed by the Presbytery in September 2012

X

Our policy is being reviewed and will be confirmed at our next Kirk Session meeting in December.

If any Trustees or connected persons are in receipt of payments, have the correct processes (Law Department Circular) been followed?Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 states that Charity trustees (or connectedpersons) cannot be remunerated unless certain conditions are met.

X

Appointment of Church Cleaner recorded in August 2015 Kirk Session minutes with all appropriate details noted.

Financial Resources

Please tell us about how well you consider you are able to finance all you are currently doing. How is the work of your church financed – is it mainly from givings or is it dependent on income from hall lettings,

legacy interest, etc? Do you think you are over-dependent on givings from any particular age group or individuals? When did you last address stewardship, what stewardship programme are you using and when will stewardship

next be addressed? How do you encourage your congregation to be generous givers?

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in energy use by attention to proactive management of heating. More recently, the replacement of some old radiators by modern, more efficient units has brought about some further savings. However, no further savings are practically achievable without unrealistically high capital expenditure on installation of insulation, double glazing and possibly changing the zoning of the central heating system.

Low energy lighting have been introduced where practical.

*** Tonnes of CO2 TO BE CALCULATED

Reduced mobility accessThe sanctuary, large hall and small hall are fully accessible. The lower hall is also accessible. There is ramped access to the sanctuary via two purpose-built ramps. The sanctuary has a large accessible toilet . Toilets serving the hall area are not easily accessible.

Attention is being given to the requirements of the visually impaired.

Emergency Exits

Emergency exits are all clearly signed. Emergency lighting is located throughout the accommodation.

Visitor directions and signage

It is easy to find the entrance to the sanctuary. An office bearer is on duty in church vestibule during church services and can let any latecomers into the church. Office bearers and a member of the “welcome team” are on duty in the vestibule for half an hour before a service and can assist visitors to find their way around the church.

It is probably less easy for a first-time visitor to find the entrance to the halls. The hall accommodation is not particularly well sign-posted.On Monday and Tuesday evenings there is usually someone on hall door duty who can direct visitors to appropriate locations.

Creche / Sunday School access and directions

There are always people around on a Sunday morning.We may need to think a bit about “strangers” arriving for the first time.

Sharing your resources

Please tell us to whom you let your halls and how you engage with these groups

User GroupIn what ways, if any, do you engage with this group?

User Type e.g. local community/ local church/ charity sector/ private sector

How Often?e.g. daily/weekly/ monthly

Approx how Many People?

Age Profilee.g. pre-school, 17-25, 50 plus

Please see separate spreadsheet entitled HALL USE

Stewardship and Finance

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014Total income £70,313 £85,979 £77,997 £80,788 £88,778

Total offerings £52,271 £51,104 £52,401 £50,764 £52,403Per Capita giving £133.3 £135.9 £142.4 £143.0 £151.0Number of People Giving Under Gift Aid [note v]

Ministries & Mission Contributions £42,568 £40,972 £41,672 £43,995 £43,274

Balance Held in Reserves £90,896 £94,772 £95,145 £95,771 £105,835

Question Yes No CommentsHas your financial court adopted the General Assembly approved Bribery and Procurement Policy as instructed by the Presbytery in September 2012

X

Our policy is being reviewed and will be confirmed at our next Kirk Session meeting in December.

If any Trustees or connected persons are in receipt of payments, have the correct processes (Law Department Circular) been followed?Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 states that Charity trustees (or connectedpersons) cannot be remunerated unless certain conditions are met.

X

Appointment of Church Cleaner recorded in August 2015 Kirk Session minutes with all appropriate details noted.

Financial Resources

Please tell us about how well you consider you are able to finance all you are currently doing. How is the work of your church financed – is it mainly from givings or is it dependent on income from hall lettings,

legacy interest, etc? Do you think you are over-dependent on givings from any particular age group or individuals? When did you last address stewardship, what stewardship programme are you using and when will stewardship

next be addressed? How do you encourage your congregation to be generous givers?

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Buildings enabling worship How do you use the building to help people engage in worship? What are the strengths and drawbacks of your building in terms of worship? How do you work with these?

Use of the building to help people engage in worship

Sanctuary is generally comfortably warm and usually draught-free; the lighting is adequate (but we are seeking to upgrade lighting). Pews all have cushions and are not particularly uncomfortable. Although the church is on a main road, external noise is not usually a problem.

For services with a “small number” of worshipers we make use of “side chapel”.

In addition to the pipe organ there are two electronic digital pianos in the sanctuary.

There are two areas where sections of pew have been removed to accommodate wheelchairs within the “body of the kirk” so that any wheelchair user will feel that they are part of the congregation and not shunted away to some out-of-the-way corner.

There is a projector and screen which is used to display words of hymns, illustrations, video clips, films,......

The sanctuary is fitted with an Induction loop system for those with impaired hearing.

Strengths and drawbacks of buildingStrengthsThe sanctuary is open and bright. A PA system enables minister and others leading worship to be heard. Radio microphone enables minister to move around the chancel and, indeed, the whole sanctuary and still be heard by all.There are good sight lines enabling the congregation to see the minister (and vice verca).The chancel “furniture” can be moved – enabling the whole chancel area to be used to accommodate choirs, nativity plays, etc.

DrawbacksFixed pews. The church can accommodate almost 600 people. When turnout is low the building can feel rather empty. Significant numbers of the congregation like to sit in the rear pews and also in the side blocks of pews. The sanctuary floor has a rake and under-seat heating pipes. Changes involving removal of pews and replacement with individual chairs would be rather expensive.

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Buildings enabling community How does your building help or hinder the growth of the church community? How adaptive are your halls and sanctuary for different purposes? Please tell us about church/community/parish plans under consideration or in the course of planning that have

implications for your buildings.

Buildings and growth of the church community

The buildings are at a focal point of community – on the main entry and exit road to the community of Stamperland and across the road from the Stamperland shops. There is adequate car parking close to the church. There is a bus stop close to the church. Access to the buildings is easy.

The availability of different sizes of hall accommodation enables the needs of different organisations to be met and the number of halls permits various organisations to meet concurrently.

Hall accommodation is used by external agencies including Baby Sensory (activities for babies and toddlers), Heart for Art (a CrossReach dementia project), keep-fit classes of various kinds, Sounds International (a non-denominational, inter-faith choir some 100 strong). Hall accommodation is also used for an annual Community Art Exhibition and occasional meetings of the local community council.

Hall accommodation is use by the uniformed organisations – BB, Guides and Scouts – as well as Stepping Stones (Sunday School), Guild, and also for congregational social and fundraising events – coffee mornings, lunches, dances, quizzes, concerts, drama, etc..

Adaptivity of halls and sanctuary

All halls can be used as “open spaces” or accommodate tables and chairs.

Large HallThe large hall can seat approximately 200 people in individual seats. There is a stage at one end which can be used for dramatic productions, concerts, etc.. The hall can accommodate over 100 people sitting at tables for lunches, dinners, quizzes, etc..Hall used by congregation for social and fund-raising events.With chairs removed the hall is used by keep-fit classes, dancing classes, badminton, children’s parties ....... The hall is used for fashion shows, art exhibitions, sales (e.g. of work or of jumble), etc.. The hall can also be set out to be used as a worship space. The hall was originally designed as a hall/church.

Small HallUsed as open space by youth organisations. Set out with tables the space is used for “selling stuff” at Spring Fair, etc.

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The hall is often used for consumption of tea/coffee when the large hall is being used as a “selling space” for Christmas Fair, exhibition, etc..Can be used as a “meeting room”.

Session RoomUsed by Kirk Session, Session committees, The Guild and some youth organisations – particularly Boys Brigade.

Lower HallUsed regularly by Stepping Stones and uniformed organisations. Occasionally, by congregation for use as meeting room. It is carpeted.

Sanctuary

Organisations including The Guild, Guides and BB use the sanctuary for “special services” attended by members from the wider Glasgow or east Renfrewshire area.

Netherlee Primary School use the sanctuary for their Christmas, Easter and end of school year services. The chancel area can accommodate the school choir, orchestra, etc..

In addition to use as a worship space, the sanctuary is used by a variety of organisations.

East Renfrewshire schools orchestra have used the space in recent years.

Clarkston Churches Together have used the sanctuary presentations of plays by the Riding Lights Theatre Company and for film shows.

We use the sanctuary for fund-raising concerts – Jazz Orchestras, Fiddler’s Rallies, various choirs, soloists.....

The sanctuary is used for film shows (principally the Guides);

The sanctuary was used until very recently twice a week as a practice area for Stamperland Pipe Band

Sounds International use the sanctuary as a practice venue when the large hall is being used by another organisation (usually, our Guild).

The sanctuary is used occasionally by the local council or community council.

Church/community/parish plans and implications for buildings

Buildings enabling belonging to the wider church In what ways do you use your building to collaborate with or support the work of the wider church?

Heart for Art – CrossReach dementia care

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Clarkston Churches Together – Riding lights plays, films shows, ….. Coffee mornings (afternoons) for fund raising for charities such as Prince and Princess of Wales

Hospice, Global Vision International,… Souper Sunday lunches – Church of Scotland HIV Project Foodbank – collection point for our local foodbank at Barrhead Collection of spectacles for overseas charity Collection of “old clothes” for Guide funds.

We advertise what’s on in other churches on our internal notice boards

Buildings enabling mission Please give an honest view of your buildings and what changes irrespective of budget might improve or expand

the use of the buildings by any or all of the users listed in your table What is possible or currently not possible for you to do in your local community because of your buildings? Please outline below how use of the building promotes the congregation’s relationship with the wider

community.

Changes to improve or expand the use of the buildings

We have considered enlarging the entrance vestibule to the sanctuary. One use of the extra space would be as a tea/coffee lounge allowing passers-by to see the church being open, in use and potentially inviting.

Given “unlimited funds” we would

Create a new and larger hall entrance vestibule – secure entry, seating, cloakroom, display screens, tea/coffee vending machines; [Make the area more welcoming and attractive particularly to parents bringing children to and collecting children from organisations.]

Move the church kitchen to be closer to the Large and Small Halls.

The new kitchen would be significantly larger than our present kitchen;

Create new accessible toilets close to the large/small hall;

Improved storage for all organisations

Refurbish the stage and stage lighting;

Do away with the pews in the church;

Significantly upgrade the Session Room – lower ceiling, carpet, install IT and AV equipment, new desk and chair furniture enabling the room to be used as a meeting room by external (business) organisations;

Restrictions resulting from Building inadequaciesNone spring to mind immediately

Use of the building to promote relationships with the wider community

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Uniformed organisations draw in children from the local community who would otherwise have no church connections. With children attending organisations, parents are also drawn into the building to drop off / pick up children. Parents are also drawn in when organisations put on fund-raising events.

Working with the local primary school Having organisations such as Baby Sensory hiring hall accommodating mothers of babies and toddlers can

get some sense of what is happening in the church.

Physical resources Please tell us about ways in which you make use of technology? How well does this fit with how you want to do

things? Do you have resources you could share with other congregations in terms of skills and expertise, or physical

resources eg holiday club banners?

Use of technology

Within the church we have four laptop computers and one PC; a fixed high-power digital projector in the sanctuary and a smaller portable projector; a high power PA system in the sanctuary; induction loop system in the sanctuary a portable PA system allowing speech or recorded media to be broadcast in any of the halls. a high volume laser printer / copier an ink jet printer wireless internet access

The computers are used to: Enable projection of hymns, images, videos, etc on screen in church Enable broadcast of sound clips, CDs, etc. to PA system in church Make digital sound recordings of church services and produce CDs for distribution to housebound,

etc. Enable church groups and organisations to show presentations, video clips, films, access the

internet... Record church offerings, maintain church records including Congregational Roll and Freewill and Gift

Aid offerings Enable printing of minutes, magazines, booklets, flyers, tickets, ......

Resources which could be shared with other congregations

The portable items of equipment could be shared with other congregations. We could also share or allow access to our laser printer. We do already use or lend equipment to local organisations, e.g. we provide printing facilities to the local bowling club; we have lent the portable PA system to the bowling club and to Sounds International.

Sharing with other congregationsWe do already share items of equipment such as tables with local churches – Williamwood and Netherlee.

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For many years we lent Cartsbridge Church small chairs every summer for one of their school holiday clubs.We share items such as large vacuum flasks with local churches.

People resourcesIn section 1 we asked about developing and sharing gifts in people? Please could you tell us here how you help people to feel valued in what they do? How do you help people to understand the roles they are taking on? How do you determine whether an individual is still in a position to be able to fulfil a role? How do you help and support a person as they decide whether to step down from a role?

Helping people feel valued

Acknowledge work done by individuals and organisations from the pulpit, in the church magazine and at meetings. Care needs to be taken not to thank people to “excess” – otherwise saying “thank you” becomes meaningless.

Visit from the minister or elder can be a very good way of showing appreciation.

Give church flowers to someone to acknowledge event or achievement

Approach an individual to join a committee or do a simple task to help the church

Helping people understand their roles

Have some written procedures – e.g. communion duty.

By conversation, by demonstration, by example.

By voicing encouragement.

By doing “sensible things”

Determining capability to continue in role

Tends to become obvious

Assisting people to step down from role

It is difficult to get “volunteers” who are “past it” to relinquish their post. There is no single “correct approach”. Need highly developed “interpersonal skills”. Offence is often very easily taken. Great sensitivity is required.

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Glasgow Presbytery Plan – 2012-2022

The Glasgow Presbytery Plan outlines the following:

How do you see the above being worked out?

We are closely engaged with Netherlee Parish Church and both congregations are determined to ensure a successful joint future. Key to the arrangement is the decision that both sets of buildings (Netherlee and Stamperland) are to be retained and used as at present with Sunday services in both churches.

There have been several joint session meetings over the years. Most recently, the two Kirk Sessions came together in June 2015 for a meeting facilitated by Iain Campbell, Mission Development Worker (West) and in October 2015 we met to review the presbytery proposals for “deferred linkage leading to union”. Working together we have agreed a “Joint Vision” as follows:

BUILDING TOGETHER

1. Both Churches are working successfully, which is why Glasgow Presbytery has agreed to keep both places of worship and both suites of halls open. This is fairly unique in Linkage/Union terms. We are a vibrant force full of life and activities.

2. We want to build on what we already have, and have already achieved. Working together we are keen to develop our existing activities, to explore and implement additional ideas and ventures and to expand the role of the church in our community.

3. We are committed to always having Sunday morning services in both churches. Additionally we wish the new ministry team to work with the congregations and, building on what we currently have, develop alternative, inclusive and complementary forms of worship which recognise demands brought about by age or mobility or health or by time constraints such as family and work commitments and make full use of opportunities provided by new technologies. Our focus is that our worship is not constrained to take place only on a Sunday or in a single format.

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4. Our churches should be all inclusive to meet the needs of all age groups and abilities within the Congregations.

5. We seek to interact with all organisations using our premises, to encourage them to become more involved in the whole life of the churches and not just to make use of the accommodation available.

6. We seek to develop our relations with our Community. We have a natural “village” feel about the enlarged Parish stretching from Muirend Road to Clarkston Toll, and bounded by the railway line in the west and the River Cart in the east.

7. Together we want to extend the Church Family, sharing our faith within the Parish.

Do you have any thoughts on how the Plan could be better in your area?Long term there may be an option for a “Super Church” in the Clarkston area serving a wide community. Is there anything else you would like to tell us? No

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    CENSUS TAKEN IN 2011                     

<16 16 to 25 26 to 40 41 to 65 66 to 8081 to 100   Total

               25 2 6 39 64 16  30th Oct 152 22 4 8 36 66 15  6th Nov 151

   CENSUS TAKEN IN

2002                           20 to 29 30 to 44 45 to 64 65 and over Total Total               

ladies 12 21 42 39   114 169men 1 4 24 26   55