Mossneuk Parish ChurchWhere are we now?

Where are we now?:

• An integral part of Hamilton Presbytery

• One of only 2 community buildings in the area

• In a large expanding residential private housing area

• Small membership in relation to area size and demographic

• In a 20 year old building in need of modernisation

Mossneuk Parish ChurchWhere do we want to be?

Where do we want to be?:

• A vibrant, caring worshipping body of Christ’s church constantly seeking to bring the Good News to those in our area who have yet to hear it

• At the heart of our local community

• Inextricably woven into the fabric of our community

• Financially, self sufficient meeting our commitments to the church both local and national

What do we want to do?:

• Kirk Session have given prayerful consideration to this for almost 2 years and are united in their plans for the future of our church

• Work in coming years to ensure the church building is brought to a standard that sustains the activities and aspirations of the congregation along with carefully planned and executed mission programmes within Mossneuk

• Kirk Session has been working with an architect to consider how best to achieve this in a forward thinking and responsible manner

How will we get there?:

• Architect drawings have been prepared for:

• the refurbishment and reconfiguration of the sanctuary and foyer

• relocation of the kitchen and vestry

• an extension to the front of the building to provide a café/meeting area

These plans are being shared with you today and copies of the relevant plans are available to view in the foyer

Is this feasible for us?:

• We have submitted our outline plans to Hamilton Presbytery

• Presbytery has granted approval to proceed to seek external funding to meet the costs which are estimated at around £375,000

• Evelyn Dickson, Property Consultant to Hamilton Presbytery has been engaged to identify and apply for external funding on our behalf

• External funds will be supplemented by funds already held and carefully selected fund raising activities will be planned

• There will be NO commitment to proceed until the required funding is in place

Mossneuk Parish ChurchThe Future