On 1 September 2024, the congregations of Avonbridge, Linlithgow: St Michael’s, Linlithgow: St. Ninian’s Craigmailen and Torphichen each met to discuss and vote on the draft Basis of Union as well as the Basis of Team Ministry.
The results are as follows:
Basis of Union excl. Para. 7/Ministers
Votes for
Votes against
Total
Avonbridge
15
0
15
Linlithgow St Michael’s
150
7
157
Linlithgow St Ninian’s Craigmailen
68
2
70
Torphichen
23
0
23
Basis of Union Para. 7/Ministers
Votes for
Votes against
Total
Avonbridge
15
0
15
Linlithgow St Michael’s
150
7
157
Linlithgow St Ninian’s Craigmailen
70
0
70
Torphichen
23
0
23
Basis of Team Ministry
Votes for
Votes against
Total
Avonbridge
15
0
15
Linlithgow St Michael’s
150
7
157
Linlithgow St Ninian’s Craigmailen
70
0
70
Torphichen
23
0
23
These votes allow progress to the next stage of the process which involves the Presbytery’s Deployment Committee recommending that Presbytery approves the Basis of Union and Basis of Team Ministry.
The informal and contemporary Evening Service resumes at 6.30pm on 8th September. It is for anyone - churchgoers or not - who want to find hope, peace and purpose in life. All welcome
