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Welcome

To Bathgate Parish Church website. We are a congregation of the Church of Scotland located in West Lothian and we trust that you will be blessed by your visit to our website and look forward to having the opportunity to welcome you in person. 

Worship

At Bathgate Parish Church takes place throughout the week in our various church groups however the main family worship service is on a Sunday morning at 11.00 am where there is a balance of both traditional and contemporary styles of worship.

Witness

As a congregation we acknowledge Jesus Christ as our Saviour and Lord and our mission is to seek to share His love by worship, faith and fellowship with all ages. To praise Him in the big things as well as the small and to endeavour to live our daily lives in a manner that would bring honour and glory to Him.

 

Vacancy

This newly united congregation, comprising, the former Bathgate High and St John’s Bathgate. Although we are a new Union, we have a committed Kirk Session and Congregation and people who will pray for you, support you practically and enjoy sharing in ministry with you. The congregation is looking for a Minister, led by the Holy Spirit to share our mission and be part of God’s voice in the heart of West Lothian. This is an exciting opportunity for a Minister who can develop and lead us in advancing the Kingdom of God in Bathgate. We are a diverse community and share a commitment to draw others to Christ continuing our long tradition of worship and biblical teaching. You can download our parish profile from the Church website at https://www.bathgateparish.com/. The annual report and accounts for year ending 31 December 2023 is available on the Church website and can be found with the archive of Church magazines. Applications should be made to the Clerk of the Nominating Committee, Louise Sedgewick, by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Applications should consist of; a full CV and contact details, 2 references. Referees will not be contacted unless the Nominating Committee is progressing an application. A covering letter of about 250 words outlining your reasons for applying and the gifts that you can bring to this congregation.

Informal enquiries are welcome.

Please contact, Rev Nelu Balaj [Interim Moderator]

Phone No 07954436879

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The closing date for applications is 20/1/2025