Church Magazine/Newsletter
April 2026 Magazine
Here is all the latest church news as a new united congregation of Loanhead, Bilston and Roslin Parish Church.
Lent Reflections
Lent Resources – week 5
This lent season, some of us are using material from Lectio 365 to pause, reflect and connect with God, every day. Why not join us? Think you don’t have time? What is hoovering up your free time. Social media? TV? Streaming services? You could fast from some of that for Read more
Lent Reflections
Lent Resources – week 4
This lent season, some of us are using material from Lectio 365 to pause, reflect and connect with God, every day. Why not join us? Think you don’t have time? What is hoovering up your free time. Social media? TV? Streaming services? You could fast from some of that for Read more
Lent Reflections
Lent Resources – week 3
This lent season, some of us are using material from Lectio 365 to pause, reflect and connect with God, every day. Why not join us? Think you don’t have time? What is hoovering up your free time. Social media? TV? Streaming services? You could fast from some of that for Read more
Lent Reflections
Lent Resources – week 2
This lent season, some of us are using material from Lectio 365 to pause, reflect and connect with God, every day. Why not join us? Think you don’t have time? What is hoovering up your free time. Social media? TV? Streaming services? You could fast from some of that for Read more
Lent Reflections
Lent Resources – week 1
As we start this season of lent, some of us are using material from Lectio 365 to pause, reflect and connect with God, every day. Why not join us? Think you don’t have time? What is hoovering up your free time. Social media? TV? Streaming services? You could fast from Read more
News
Graham’s final service as Parish Minister
This morning we shared Graham’s final service as Parish Minister of Loanhead and Bilston as he preached on Paul’s farewell at Ephesus, a moving reflection on change, trust, and the call to move on when God leads us elsewhere. It was a thoughtful and prayerful time of saying goodbye together. Read more
Community
Blythswood Shoebox Update and 2026 Appeal
In October 2025, our 104 filled shoeboxes started their onward journey to Eastern Europe. Although it may seem early to be thinking again about shoeboxes, we are already sourcing bargains in post-Christmas sales for the 2026 shoeboxes. This year we plan to focus primarily (but not exclusively) on boxes for adults Read more
News
Parish Grouping
The Presbytery Plan for the area includes a union between Roslin, Loanhead and Bilston and allows for the retention of all three sets of buildings. A vote by the congregation will take place on Sunday 30th November after morning worship. Those eligible to vote are members and adherents whose names are on the church roll. Please put this date in your diary.