What’s Happening at Kirk Session

Here's an update on what's happening in Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church

October 2026

Light in the Darkness

The Church of Scotland has unveiled details of A Day of Prayer to bring more of the light of Jesus into the world.

The event will be held on Saturday 31 October when congregations, presbyteries and small groups have been urged to come together in person to pray for one hour.

They will pray for the light of Jesus to transform the Church of Scotland and communities throughout Scotland, and across the world in the places where the Church worships and serves.

And to reflect the theme of light, events that are organised to celebrate the Day of Prayer will be lit up on a special digital map on the Church's website.

Service of Memory and Thanksgiving

Saturday 31st October at 10am in the Church.

This service is a special time to remember and give thanks for loved ones who have died. There will be reflective music and a gentle act of remembrance included in the service. All those grieving a loss of any kind will be welcome. 

Refreshments will be served after the service and there will be an opportunity for conversation with each other and with members of the Bereavement Support Team.

Tear Fund Quiz Night in St Michael’s Kirk Hall

Occasionally@St. Michael’s 25th October

Property Review Meeting

At the September meeting of Kirk Session, the Property Review paper, which outlined proposals for the various buildings within the parish, was approved. It was recognised that the Kirk Session should provide clear information to Members and also to the wider community about the plans. It was agreed that a number of local meetings would be held which would provide an opportunity to find out more about the process by which the decisions were made and the issues which were taken into consideration. These meetings would also allow questions to be asked about the next steps in the process.
The local meeting for St Michael’s will take place on Monday 19^th October at 7pm in the Kirk Hall, Cross House to which all are invited to attend. There will be a short presentation about the process involved followed by a summary of the key proposals. This will then be followed by a question and answer session.

Friday Housegroup

The Friday Housegroup meets at 10am .

For further information please contact Barbara Thomson (845705).

Housegroups

For more information about fellowship groups meeting within St Michael’s, please call Kathryn Young 844853, Margaret Henderson 844787 or Barbara Thomson 845705.

The Help Centre

Offers information covering many concerns.  Wondering where to access support for yourself or another?  Tel 842646, or look at www.helpcentre.org.uk

A Message from the Children and Young People Team at Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church

At Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church, we’re passionate about helping children, young people, and their families come to faith and supporting them as they grow in it.

We’d be very grateful if you could help us spread the word by sharing this leaflet with your family, friends, and neighbours. We’re always looking to welcome more families into our church family and would love to see more people getting involved in the activities we offer.

Springfield Service

We meet every Sunday in Springfield School at 10.00 am

Everyone Welcome !

Positive Pathways - Bereavement Support

This free and confidential support group for the bereaved is facilitated by trained bereavement support listeners and meets on alternate Thursdays, in The Adam Room, Cross House from 6.30 pm to 8 pm.

You will be warmly welcomed over a cup of tea or coffee and it is not necessary to have a church connection.

For further information call or text Sheila Rae on 07719966273 or email sheila.ruth.rae@gmail.com

Seedlings

 Every Thursday   

If you are at home with your wee ones why not come along instead of sitting in on your own.  If you're a Mum, Dad, Granny, Grandpa or babysitter just pop along to the Kirk hall for 10 am. A really warm welcome awaits with songs,crafts, a wee prayer, lots of fun and tea and coffee too. No church connection needed at all. Hope to see you there. No cost.   Please contact the office for further info, Tel: 842188.

Latest Magazine

The latest edition of Linavon Link Magazine is now available to download here.

Knitting Group

Meets first Monday of every month in Room 1, Cross House, 10.30am for knitting and chat.  All welcome.

CDs-Church Service

If you would like to borrow a recording of previous services, you will find CDs at the Church shop. A recording of the sermon is available weekly via podcast here.

Crossreach

Crossreach News is available here.  More information about Crossreach itself is available on their website.

Linavon Link Magazine online

The latest edition of Linavon Link is available here

On-line worship is available here every Sunday from 10am

Our weekly act of on-line worship is available on both our website and Facebook page at 10am.

All services are available later on our YouTube channel.

An audio recording of the sermon can be heard on our page HERE 

Data Protection Policy

Details of Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church of Scotland Data protection Policies are available here

On Line Prayer Group

Annual Report and Accounts

Our Annual Report and Accounts for 2025 have been approved by Kirk Session and by Presbytery. 

Full details of our registration with OSCR , the Scottish Charity Regulator, can be found here. 

Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church

On 1st November 2024 St Michael's became part of a union forming Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church along with Avonbridge Parish Church of Scotland, Torphichen Kirk and  St Ninian’s Craigmailen Church,  Linlithgow.

Worship will continue in all 4 church buildings and most of our activities will continue as normal.

Our new website will be available here shortly but meanwhile please continue to visit the individual websites/Facebook pages for up to date information.

St Michael’s Stained Glass Windows

Ever wondered about the stained glass windows in St Michael's ?

"The Power of The Spirit" is a 15 min journey through the windows of the Church exploring the colour and purpose of God's creation.

The video is showing in the Sanctuary as part of our Open Church. It is also available to view here 

Open Church Volunteers

Are you interested in history?
Proud of Linlithgow and its heritage?
St Michael's is recruiting new volunteers for Open Church, which keeps the church open for locals and visitors alike throughout the week.
Get in touch at info@linavonchurch.org.uk if you could give an hour or two now and then
 

Thursday for Coffee

If you fancy a cuppa and some company, come to Cross House. Tea, coffee and baking for only £1.

Every Thursday at 10am in Room 1.

For further info contact Jill Allatt on 840680

Maintenance of our buildings

With a view to fast tracking maintenance and repair issues to all church properties, an email address, maintenance@linavonchurch.org.uk has been set up which will allow elders and members of the congregation to alert the Property Team of any issues requiring attention. A member of the team will monitor this email address from their personal laptop and pass the information to the appropriate team member for action.

To advise of a repair or maintenance issue, click on the email address and provide the following basic information to action an investigation or repair.

Which building is the issue in?

Where in the building is the problem?

Brief description of the problem.

Reported by and date the issue was discovered.

A reply response will be generated confirming that we are in receipt of the email, which is receiving the attention of the Property Team.

Choir Rehearsals

Further info: billjonesjazz@gmail.com