Edictal intimation of Kirk Session meeting to be read out to congregation - section 3(6)
To be read on two Sundays - 11 and 18 April 2021 
This is intimation that a meeting of the Kirk Session of this congregation is to be held online on Zoom on Wednesday 21st April 2021 at 7.30pm. Access codes for the online meeting can be obtained from the Session Clerk.
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​In recognition of the diversity of views within the Church about the historic and current doctrine and practice of the Church in relation to human sexuality and in the interests of the peace and unity of the Church, departure from the practice of the Church in relation to human
sexuality is permitted in certain circumstances,
The purpose of the Kirk Session meeting just intimated will be for the Kirk Session to decide whether to depart from the Church's practice in relation to human sexuality in order for applications for the current vacancy to be considered from, amongst others, individuals who
are in a civil partnership or a same sex marriage.
​In terms of the process for a decision to depart contained in the Ministers and Deacons in Civil Partnerships and Same Sex Marriages Act (Act I, 2015), this will be a first meeting of the Kirk Session on this matter. If the first vote is in favour of the decision to depart, it will
require to be followed up at a subsequent meeting of the Kirk Session by a second vote in favour of the decision to depart in order for that decision to take effect. If the first vote is not in favour of the decision to depart, that decides the matter and no other vote will be held.
Any vote on this matter must achieve a majority of those present and entitled to vote in order
to take effect.
Rev. Derek R Henderson, Interim Moderator

Church re-opening update
As churches are now able to re-open, work has started to prepare Broxburn Parish Church so that we can restart our Sunday worship. The date has still to be finalised but unfortunately it will not be in time for Easter. Once all safety procedures have been put in place, we will post another update confirming dates and provide you with all the information you will need to attend future Sunday services. We look forward to welcoming you back to our church as soon as it is safe to do so.

Sunday evening Zoom service
​Our Sunday evening Zoom service resumes on 11th April at 6.30pm. Please contact David McWilliams on: 07468 481 281 for the codes.

​Bridge Newsletter Edition 8

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​Although we still can't worship together, we want to keep in touch with you. Edition 8 of the Bridge Newsletter (our Easter edition) is available now! You can download it from the News and Events tab above. 
Prayer Requests
If you have a Prayer Request, you can call us on: 07934 073349 or send an e-mail to: prayers@broxburnparishchurch.org.uk.          
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Wednesday Lunchtime Services
Our Wednesday lunchtime Zoom service is at 12 noon. If you would like to join us, please call David McWilliams on: 07468 481281 for the codes. 

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