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Welcome from our Minister

The Reverend James M Gibson, TD
Minister of Bothwell
Chaplain to Her Majesty The Queen
Member of the Chapel Royal in Scotland

WELCOME to the website of Bothwell Parish Church. As Minister, I am delighted to have you visit us. As you explore our website, I hope you will be interested in and excited by what you may learn both about this very special church and its congregation. Let me say just a word about who we are and what we’re about.

Bothwell Parish Church is the oldest Collegiate Church in Scotland in which worship is still held. It is one of the most ancient, historic, beautiful and worshipful church buildings in Scotland. Our church stands at the heart of our community. We are an inclusive mainstream congregation of the Church of Scotland comprised of men, women and young people of all ages and circumstance. As a congregation, we are very much aware of the privilege which is ours to worship in such a holy place and to declare by our worship and demonstrate by our actions the importance of Christian Faith in our lives.

I very much hope it may be possible for you to come and visit our church and join us in worship. Perhaps, together, we may then seek an understanding of the mystery, love and challenge which lies at the heart of our Faith and be able to share with you something of our rich heritage of disturbing faith and courageous discipleship.

Note: Services generally start at 10.30AM on Sundays, with exceptions for Remembrance Sunday and Christmas. The church also holds additional special services during the year.

Please visit the Red Sea Club page to see their appeal!!!

A list of events is shown on the Calendar page