We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and energetic individual to lead our ministry to pre-school children and their families through the Toddlers Group. Working to lead, organise and promote the Toddler Group, you will also be responsible for the recruitment and support of volunteers as well as ensuring the day to day management of donations and expenditure.
If you have experience of working with pre-school children along with a recognised qualification in early learning and childcare, we would love to hear from you. You will be flexible and able to work as part of a wider team. Having an active Church association is desirable.
This role is working 10 hours per week, on a starting salary of £12.60 per hour. This is a fixed term appointment until June 2026.
For more information click here, or to apply by submitting your CV and covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role, please contact HR@linavonchurch.org.uk
Closing date 20th July 2025.
What’s Happening at Kirk Session
Here's an update on what's happening in Linlithgow and Avon Valley Church
St Michael's would like to keep in touch from time to time with newsletters and updates but only in ways that work for you.
To subscribe to our Newsletter please click here.
Sunday 17th August 202512:00 PM - 3:00 PM St Ninian's Craigmailen Church Field, Falkirk Road/Philip Avenue, Linlithgow EH49 7BQ
Longcroft Hall if wet. All welcome!
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Giving to St Michael’s
You might be wondering how you can financially support the work of St Michael’s and the wider Church of Scotland.
Members who currently give through the Free Will Offering Scheme and who cannot hand in their envelopes might wish to consider one of the following options:
There are no Orders of Service available at present.
Weekly Intimations
Knowing Christ Better
Contemporary Evening Service in Kirk Hall
The Contemporary Evening Service is held on the First Sunday of each month.
The informal and contemporary service is for anyone - churchgoers or not - who want to find hope, peace and purpose in life.
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
Making Him Known to Others
Springfield Service
We meet every Sunday in Springfield School at 10.00 am
This free and confidential support group for the bereaved is facilitated by trained bereavement support listeners and meets on alternate Thursdays, beginning on 14th Sept 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.
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 first edition of the new Linavon Link Magazine is now available to download from the Crosswind page.
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.
Serving Him Together
Faith Impact Forum
Click here for a look at the latest newsletter from the Faith Impact Forum.
If you would like to subscribe to this then click here.
Crossreach
Crossreach News is available here. More information about Crossreach itself is available on their website.
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.
Full details of our registration with OSCR , the Scottish Charity Regulator, can be found here.
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.
