BROXBURN & UPHALL PARISH CHURCH
Intimations for Sunday 17 May 2026
Church Services for the month of May
Sundays 17, 24 and 31 May
9.45am services in St. Nicholas Church building, Uphall
11.00am services in Broxburn Church building, Broxburn
On Sunday 17 May Rev. John Povey will lead the 11am service in Broxburn Church, as Hanneke has been commissioned to the General Assembly.
On Sunday 31 May it will be Hanneke’s last service with us before her Maternity Leave starts. We will have one service at 10.30am in Broxburn Church, and as part of the service we will have our Annual Stated Meeting. After the service there will be tea/coffee and a light lunch in the Hall.
Session Meeting will be held in St Nichols Church, Uphall on Wednesday 27 May at 7.30pm
Funeral
For the late Mr. James Jones to be held in St. Nicholas Church on Friday 22 May at 1pm.
Gift
If you would like to contribute to a collection for a gift for Hanneke on her finishing up to go on maternity leave, please place money in an envelope marked Hanneke Maternity Gift and put it in the offering plate/Bowl at either of the churches.
A ring has been found in the foodbank cupboard. If anyone who has donated bags to the foodbank recently has lost a ring, please contact me.
Lindsay Williamson 07940 919204
Guild Syllabus Planning Meeting on Tuesday 19 May at 2.30 in Open Door. All suggestions are welcome.
Guild Treasurer. Is there any member of the congregation who would be willing to take on the job of guild treasurer, you do not need to be a guild member and Dinah our current treasurer will be happy to give help and guidance. Wilma Gilchrist Convenor
Thrift Shop in Uphall South church hall on Friday 22 May from 10-11.30am
Church Services in June
The month of June will be covered by Pulpit Supply.
Sunday 7 June – Rev. Alison Quilter
Sunday 14 June – Rev. Frank Ribbons
Sunday 21 June – Rev. Alison Quilter
Sunday 28 June – Rev. Ken Brown
Annual Stated Meeting will be held on Sunday 31 May at 10.30am during the service in Broxburn Church.
Afternoon tea
Bakers can hand in their goodies on Friday evening between 7.00 and 8.00, or on Saturday morning from 10.30 – 12.30. Bakers are reminded not to use nuts or nut products in their bakes, and to include a list of their ingredients for allergen purposes.
Sandwiches can be handed in on Saturday morning from 10.30 – 12.30.
Thanks to everyone who has offered to provide these. The event is a sell-out so we should have a busy afternoon.
Christian Aid
Thanks to your generosity we raised £1,010.04 in total from the coffee bar, Sunday teas and retiring offering. A fantastic sum for a great cause.
Uphall Gala Day
The Gala Day committee would like the church to help with teas at Uphall Gala Day. This is on 13th June at King Georges Park. Please see Lynne McEwen if you are willing to help at this event.
Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Care Team would like to hear of anyone who would benefit from a pastoral care visit by a member of the team.
You can contact us in a variety of ways:
*By email
– pastoralcare@broxburnanduphallparishchurch.org.uk
*By phone – 07934 073349
*In writing – a small box has been placed at the front of each Church building along with a supply of request cards which should be completed with the required information. The cards should then be deposited into the locked box which will be checked regularly.
*In person – please contact Hanneke or any member of the team: Senga Brown, David McWilliams, Susan Gillies, David Wilkie, Sybil Cavanagh or
Trudy MacDonald
Please try to ensure you have the persons consent to share their contact details. Information provided will be used only by the Pastoral Care Team.
Storytime in the Open Door Each Monday at 1:30pm for baby/toddler with an adult. Please tell anyone you know who may be interested. Prayer support will be valued.
Sunday tea volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help provide teas and refreshments at services in St Nicholas, at both the 9.45am and the 11.00am service. If you regularly go to these services and would like to help, please contact Sue Sneddon so a rota of helpers can be drawn up. Many thanks.
Foodbank West Lothian urgently require the following items: Cold tinned meat, Gluten-free food items, Hand soap, Instant mashed potato, Long-life milk, Nappies – size 6, Nappies – size 7, Tea bags, Tinned custard, Tinned fruit, Tinned potatoes, Tinned vegetables Collection points are based in Scotmid Uphall (opposite the Open Door), Scotmid Broxburn, Waz’s and Tesco. All donations are very gratefully received.
West Lothian Foodbank thrives due to a team of committed volunteers, some of whom have been involved for at least 10 years.
SOYA
Social Work continue to be so grateful for our donations of food and toiletries for the young adults, especially as the number of young people come onto the system continues to rise. Any donations can be left in Uphall South, with Margret Forisky or in the Open Door. Or if you prefer, call me for donations to be collected from your home. (07546 087230). Evelyn.
HELPS
On Wednesday 13th we delivered a massive 20 sacks of clothes, shoes and bags, 40 packs nappies, 36 bars soap, 24 toothpastes and 26lbs of candles. I am asked to pass on grateful thanks from those in Ukraine, as well as Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian refugees who receive these gifts. Today I received some photos of distribution of our donations in Lebanon, one of which is a number of excited children standing in a line to receive a used toy. Please keep your donations coming. We are happy to pick up from you, if you call me (07546 087230) Evelyn
The Girls’ Brigade will be on Mondays at 6.30pm. All girls are welcome from P1 upwards. We meet in Uphall South church hall.
The Boys’ Brigade All boys aged 5 and up are welcome. We meet in Uphall South Church Hall on Thursdays at 6pm.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting We meet weekly at 2.00pm in the Uphall Community Centre, School Place. Please consider joining us to pray for our church, community, and wider world. Prayer requests can also be passed to Sheena in church or by phone (854458) and continue to be treated in the strictest confidence.
Prayer Chain The prayer chain is available for urgent requests which are treated in strictest confidence. Please phone Sheena Carroll on 01506 854458.
Open Door Monday to Thursday 10am until 1pm. Please join us and bring a friend for coffee and a chat. We need new volunteers please call in for details.
E-mail changes Please remember to inform the Church office when your own email address changes so we can update our contact list. Please Email office@strathbrockparish.org.uk with your new address.
Contact information:
email: office@strathbrockparish.org.uk
online: https://broxburnanduphallparishchurch.org.uk/ or
http://www.broxburnparishchurch.org.uk/
Facebook.com: ‘Broxburn Parish Church’ or ‘Strathbrock Parish Church’
Minister: Rev. Hanneke Hall
Manse: 01506206045
Mobile: 07399967211
Email: hjansevanvuren@churchofscotland.org.uk