Coalburn and Lesmahagow Churches Reopened

As many may now have heard, the good news is that both Coalburn and Lesmahagow church buildings have been given permission to reopen for worship. Considerable preparatory work has been done beforehand, including completion of a lengthy checklist and detailed covid-19 risk assessment. This means, that in order to follow physical distancing rules the maximum occupancy of both buildings is reduced significantly and so those wishing to attend need to phone in advance to confirm a space is available.

Coalburn and Lesmahagow churches will be open for services at 10 am in Lesmahagow and 11.15 am in Coalburn. Services will be shorter than what we have been used to and of a different format. Unfortunately, there can be no hymn singing and face coverings, unless exempted, are to be worn. Contact details are to be given with hand sanitising both coming in and going out the buildings.

It is appreciated that not everyone will feel comfortable with the modified form of worship and associated restrictions. Similarly, there will be some who may be in a "vulnerable" category and for whom communal worship or other communal activities is not advisable. We understand these are real concerns and so the weekly articles will continue to be published for the foreseeable future; this in an attempt to help everyone still feel "connected".

Alan Grant, Interim Moderator.

Declaration of Election Result

Rev Morag V. Garrett has been elected and appointed as the new minister subject to the approval of Presbytery.

Full Declaration Notice

Congratulations to Rev. Garrett and welcome to the congregations of Coalburn and Lesmahagow!

• Alan Grant´s Thoughts and Reflections for Sunday,11th April Easter Life
• Watch the the video above. This is the Churches service for Good Friday led by Alan Grant and Anna Aitken.
• The churches have re-opened. See notice above.
• Thoughts and Reflections will continue to be posted here and on Facebook.