All activities subject to confirmation.
| Sunday 25 August | ||
| 11:00 |
Morning Worship
Led by Rev Dr Elijah Obinna
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| 19:00 |
Praise Service
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| Tuesday, 27 August | ||
| 11:15 |
Tuesday Bible Study
See Yvonne Young for Details
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| Thursday 29 August | ||
| 09:00 |
FAT Club
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| 09:30 |
Kettle's On!
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| 10:30 |
Mid-Week Service
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| 19:15 |
Badminton Club
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| Saturday, 31 August | ||
| 11:00 |
to 13:30 - Soup 'n' Sweet Lunch
Proceeds to Guide Dogs for the Blind
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| Sunday 1 September | ||
| 11:00 |
Morning Worship
Led by Rev Dr Elijah Obinna
including Sacrament of Holy Commummion
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Local activities below may be subject to change/cancellation at short notice as the integration of our two congregations progresses.
| September 2024 | ||
| 7 |
Guild Gathering
Assembly Hall, Edinburgh
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| 15 |
BB Enrolment and Guild Service
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| 15 |
Service to mark the Union of St Andrew's and St John's
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| 22 |
Marriage Celebration Service
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| 29 |
Evening Praise Service
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| October 2024 | ||
| 13 |
Harvest Thanksgiving
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St John's Church of Scotland, Carluke, along with Kirkton, St Andrew's and Law Parish Churches, form a Cluster within the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale.
On Sunday, 1 September, St Andrew's and St John's will unite to form the congregation of Forest Kirk.
Together, they serve the towns of Carluke and Law and outlying farms and villages such as Kilcadzow and Yieldshields.
25 August 2024
Dear Friends and Members of Carluke: St. John's Church
As we gather for one last Sunday under the name of Carluke:St John's, my heart is filled with a blend of gratitude, nostalgia, and hopeful anticipation. For 181 years, St John's has stood as a beacon of faith, love, and service within our community. Our history is rich with moments of worship, fellowship, and outreach that have defined us and touched countless lives.
This significant chapter in our church's history began over ten years ago when our congregation, alongside that of St Andrew's, voted to unite to form Carluke: Forest Kirk Church of Scotland. This decision was born from a shared vision for a stronger, more vibrant future, honouring our past while embracing the opportunities ahead.
As we embark on this new journey together as Carluke:Forest Kirk, Church of Scotland, beginning from Sunday, 1 September 2024, let us reflect on the blessings we have received and the legacy we carry forward. St John's has been a place where faith has flourished; we have come together in times of joy and sorrow, and we have extended our hands to those in need. These are the values and memories we bring with us into this new union. Carluke:Forest Kirk represents not an end but a new beginning, a continuation of the mission of St John's and St Andrew's. Together, we will build on our foundations, expanding our reach and impact in ways we could not have done alone.
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of you for your unwavering faith, dedication, and love. Your contributions have made St John's what it is today, and I am confident that the same spirit and commitment will guide us as Carluke:Forest Kirk. I also want to acknowledge with deep respect and appreciation the members who worked tirelessly for our church but have passed before seeing this union come to fruition. Their efforts and commitment have been fundamental in paving the way for this new beginning.
Let us move forward with hope and faith, trusting in God's plan for our future. Together, we will write the next chapter of our story, a chapter filled with promise and purpose. I am filled with hope for what we can achieve together as Carluke:Forest Kirk and I know that our future is bright.In Christ's Love,
Rev. Dr Elijah Obinna
Minister
