The Kirk Session is the ruling body within the Congregation.
The Minister serves as Moderator of the Kirk Session.
The Kirk Session consists of the elders of the Church who are chosen from congregational members.
When the Kirk Session resolves to add to its number, it also needs to determine the selection of individuals from the membership, but before anyone is added, any member of the Congregation has the right to appear at a meeting of the Kirk Session to make comment.
The Kirk Session appoints the Session Clerk.
Principal Office Bearers
Minister – Revd Margaret F. Currie
Session Clerk – Mr David Walker
Treasurer – Mrs. Jacqueline Spillane
The Roles and Responsibilities of an Elder
An elder in this congregation is expected to do his/her best to meet the following commitments:
- to be at worship on Sunday mornings whenever possible;
- to recognise and support the Session’s positive role in promoting the Christian good of the congregation and parish, through participation in the life of the congregation and contact with the parish;
- to be regular in attendance at Session meetings;
- to share in the work of Session committees;
- sharing any difficulties with the minister (e.g. bereavement or illness);
- whenever possible, to attend in-service training organised by the Kirk Session;
- to share Communion Duties;
- to carry out Welcome Committee duties according to the rota.
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