Like all Presbyterian
Churches,
KIRK SESSION
Led by our minister, and formed by Elders, the Kirk Session is the group responsible for the
spiritual welfare of the Church and the Parish. On behalf of all our members,
the Kirk Session makes decisions about how
the Church is run and how it acts to promote the Christian way of life amongst the church members, those living within the parish
of Stamperland and, indeed, the wider community.
Each year, the Church
also holds a Stated Annual Meeting, where every one connected with the Church
can get together and make their views known.
ELDERS
Elders are simply Church members called to dedicate some of
their time and talents to help further the work of the Church. They can be
nominated by members or the Kirk Session. If willing, elders are then trained and approved by the
whole Session, before being ordained at a special Church service. Most Elders are appointed to
visit and care
for a number of Church members within a defined geographical area.
Elders serve the bread and wine at Communion and offer support to our Church organisations.
The Kirk Session meets
monthly. Each elder is also a member of (at least) one of the following Kirk Session Committees
KIRK
SESSION COMMITTEES
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Worship
•
Communication
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Education – Adult & Youth
•
Parish & Beyond
•
Stewardship
•
Pastoral Care