Background
Bishopton Parish Church operates under the Unitary Constitution structure. This is the single body that is responsible for the running our Church. Members of our Kirk Session are also our Registered Charity (OSCR) trustees. The Kirk Session Moderator is our Minister, Rev. Yvonne Smith and our Session Clerk is David Pollock. Kirk Session Meetings are hosted in the first weeks of January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November & December. Any member of the Church is welcome to attend these meetings.
You can find out more about our Kirk Session here.
Committees
Under the Unitary Constitution, Bishopton Parish Church has multiple committees that are involved with the running of the parish.
The Finance Committee of the Kirk Session are responsible for ensuring the financial wellbeing of Our Church. The Convenor is Alex Macdonald who can be contacted via email.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Our IT Committee is responsible for the administration of our Church Computer Systems, Website & Social Media Management and supporting the congregation with Audio Visual Technology at all services. These areas are commissioned into three sub-categories of Audio Visual, Media and Administration. The convenor is Daniel Lyall who can be contacted via the email address below.
E-mail: [email protected]
A sub-committee of the Kirk Session, this committee reviews how we as a church can contribute to support people and communities, both locally and internationally, through encouraging our congregation to think about, to pray for and help those communities in difficulty through natural disaster, war, famine and poverty. Typical projects include: Medical bags to support healthcare in Malawi, Support to Renfrewshire Foodbank, Fundraising for overseas aid and aid at home, Making and showing our Christmas symbols.
The committee offers its service by bringing the Church to the World and the World to the Church. The convenor is Bill Doak, who can be contacted with queries via the information below.
E-mail: [email protected]
Our Church formed a Pastoral Visiting Team in 2016. Today, this is made up of 14 volunteers who feel able to spend a small amount of their time visiting those within the Parish who are either lonely, housebound, unwell or just people who may benefit from a friendly face calling from the Church. After COVID-19, the group expanded to create a Thursday ChitChat group for the elderly – which has regular attendance of over 90+ weekly. The volunteers are supported by the Minister and Gill McHattie, Pastoral Care Coordinator. If you know of anyone who could benefit from a visit, please contact us via the details below.
E-mail: [email protected]
Our Property Committee manages the maintenance of both buildings, The Church Sanctuary on Ferry Rd & The Cornerstone on Greenock Rd. If you know some DIY skills, or are interested with helping – please do volunteer! The Property Committee is always looking for extra volunteers to give a hand. Contact the Property Convenor, Ian Earnshaw for additional information.
E-mail: [email protected]
Our Social Committee is responsible for the Social events hosted by our Church. Recent events such as the successful Quiz Night & afternoon tea (both in The Cornerstone) were organised by this committee! The convenor, Maureen Henderson can be contacted via the information below.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Our Youth Committee is responsible for most Youth Groups within our church. Currently, this consists of BB, GB, and Sunday Kidz. The convenor of the committee is Krystyna Heaton.The committee is always looking for new members!
E-Mail: [email protected]
