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Kirk Session of Inchinnan Parish Church 225
Monday 15th September 2025 7.30pm
Minutes
At Inchinnan on Monday the 15th September 2025 the Kirk Session met as appointed and was constituted with Bible readings and prayer.
Sederunt
Rev Ann Knox with 15 Elders 1 Correspondent and 2 Congregational members were present and met as appointed.
Apologies were received from 2 Elders as recorded.
Minutes of the 15th May & 16th June 2025 & Sunday 24th August 2025 being in print and in the hands of Elders were approved.
Order of Business and AOCB was approved
Business arising:-
a Waste water and sewage disposal- Pump Clyde Presbytery Building officer Mark Shanks will attend a meeting with Property and Grant Manager on Tuesday 16th Sept at 10am to progress the system.
b Streaming - Agreed in principle the streaming equipment by ‘Toasty’ at an initial cost £6000
c John Turner AV Consultant & Stewart Toy Fabric convenor GT will attend meeting on 24th September 2025 to discuss Organ removal and the AV situation Property, Jim Breingan and IT will attend .
d Agreed banners for adverting the Meeting Place and the Friday Friendship Cafe
e LCR – items 1.1 postponed, June 2026- 2.2 activate, Nov.2025- 3.2, 3.3 refer to Mission Nov 2025, 4.4 Ongoing,- 5.1 Refused, 5.2 refer to Mission.
Moderators Report
Ann Knox presented the report and the following deliverance was approved.
Kirk session received the report
Encourages members to participate in the Poverty Alliance March on the 25th October 2025 to demand an end to poverty in Scotland. McGill’s Bus Co will provide a bus free of charge to leave from our Car park. Any requests for a seat should contact aknox@churchofscotland.org.uk
Discussed the remits from General Assembly and agreed the following: Check congregational trusts and how they are invested but as out trust funds are held by 121 then they are responsible for ethically investing them; ensure we support CrossReach; note that there is a change to the Act regarding Communion Roll that removes the Supplementary Roll, and instructs Ann Knox, Mairi Semple and Karen Christie to compare our Action Plan against the new Action Plan as per the PRESBYTERY MISSION PLAN ACT
Noted that Presbytery will hold an information event for Session Clerks, Roll Keepers, Property Convenors and Elders with regards to the GA Remits.
Ann has joined the Steering Group of IDT investigating land use. Ann does not represent the Kirk Session or the Church and speaks on her own behalf.
7 Session Clerk & Correspondence
Kirk session approved :-
a to appoint a deputy/assistant Beadle
b no dogs in church premises.
c Locksmith £206.00
d Elders meet in private 12th January 2026 to discuss Ministers wellbeing. Session Clerk to meet with
Minister prior to the 12th 2026
Agreed :-
a Margaret McLeod extending her Sabbatical leave.
b Beadle duties
Open and close the Premises inside and out on Sundays
( All other services by invitation & direction of the Minister)
Carry the Bible to the lectern- in procession
Jug, glasses available with fresh water
Baptismal water when required
Remove and clean glasses and Jugs
Exit with Bible -in procession.
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Safeguarding
Karen Chrisie presented the report and the following deliverance was approved.
1 Kirk Session Receives the report
Training Requirements
2 Elders require to attend Trustee Training- No dates made available as yet.
For information:
https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/departments/safeguarding-service/safeguarding-handbook/chapter-4-safeguarding-training/overview
Recruitment
One application in progress
For information:
https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/about-us/departments/safeguarding-service/safe-recruitment
Reminder – the responsibility for safe recruitment lies with the Kirk Session
Record of Volunteers
For the attention of JAM, Pastoral Team and all groups involving children and young people:
Please inform us of those volunteers who are no longer involved with any of the groups above.
9 Finance
Elizabeth Cockburn treasurer, presented the report.
1 Kirk Session Receives the report
Noted
a A substantial amount of reserve funds used to cover building works for roof and windows at £36000
b £7000 recovered for insurance claim
c Bank of Scotland will impose charges.
d Cheaper card reader costs to be investigated further by Jim Breingan.
e Deficit of £22000 to July 2025
f The Church of Scotland Insurance department will be outsourced to Howden Insurance brokers from October 2025
Kirk Session Committees
IT report
Andrew Fernandez presented the report and the following deliverance was approved
1 Kirk Session receives the report
2 Staff network alone allows card payments, anyone requiring access should request via a Trustee. Any password change should be forwarded to relevant personnel including the Session Clerk and Communications.
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Hall Lets
Marie Craig presented the report and the following deliverance was approved
1 Kirk Session receives the report
2 Approved Outside lets to have a section of storage space -all H/S procedures observed.
Pastoral report
Ann Knox presented the report and the following deliverance was approved.
1. Kirk Session received the report.
2 Approved :-
a Christmas gifts to the housebound funded at £5.00 per head.
b. Reverse Advent for Trussell Trust.
Begin w/17th Nov -8th Dec2025
Weekly drop ins begin Sunday 23rd Nov – Sunday 14th Dec2025
c. On the 5th of October after worship, a light lunch will be provided all monies to CrossReach Erskine
d. All donations from the 30th of November Community Light -up Donated to Christian Aid.
e Women’s Aid Gifts Sunday the 7th of December 2026
Worship Group
Ann Knox presented the report and the following deliverance was approved.
1. Kirk Session received the report
2. Agreed in principle to a Worship service to start in January, day and time still to be decided upon.
3. Agreed to rota for Young Church Leadership until end of November, but will discuss on future required as it is Kirk Session responsibility.
4. Agreed to the merger of both the Worship Group and Mission Group.( due to lack of volunteer convenors and members of committees)
5. Agreed to date for Harvest Worship as 21st September 2025
6. Agreed to the following dates for Christmas Worship: 1st Sun in Advent 30th - Communion, 7th Dec 10:45am Gift Service and at 3pm the Quiet Christmas; Thursday, 11th Dec at 7pm Taizé Service, 21st 10:45am Nativity.
7. Agreed to the Christmas Tree Carol Service to be held on the 30th November at 6:30pm, with one Tree on the dais decorated by all the groups interested.
Noted
a TeenTalk dates and timings to be discussed with the young people.
b Pulpit supply dates of 16th and 23rd November whilst Ann Knox is on annual leave.
c Bible Study Groups running fortnightly are not well attended .
Dates of next meetings: Oct 29th, 2026- Jan 7th, March 4th, May 6th.
Mission Group
Ann Knox presented the report and the following deliverance was approved
1. Kirk Session received the Report
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2. Agreed to support the ‘Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge’ in aid of Presbytery Partners.
Notes
a To avoid duplication Mairi Semple will note who has received the Welcome packs.
b Renfrewshire winter warmer grants not yet available
c Ann Knox & Linda Reid will record a video promoting the Church as a place of Worship
d Elder participation in the Congregational afternoon teas on the 21st & 22nd Sept 2022 is required.
. e Communication & Ann Knox will participate in IDT Community event on the 18th Oct2025
f A C O R N initiative is not well received , Ann Knox may use as the Spiritual content at KS meetings.
g Elders should be aware of those members who are alone or lonely.
h Doors open 6th Sept 2025 was a success
`Next Meetings – Wednesday 29 October, Wednesday 7 January 2026, Wednesday 4 March
Roll keeper
Mairi Semple presented the report.
1 Kirk Session received the report
Noted
a 134 members
b Supplementary Roll no longer required.
Adherents 9 (requires confirmation)
10g Communications
1 Kirk Session receives the report
2 Approval:-
Purchase of ‘Church of Scotland @ Inchinnan’ Banner
Noted
Plans to attend the IDT Community Day
Fellowship & Fundraising
Eliz. McAdam presented the report
1 Kirk Session received the report
Noted
a The 3C’s Café raised £900 for Water Aid.
b Draft plans for next year:-
1 Possible accordion concert in January or February 2026
2 Daffodil Afternoon Tea 28/03/26 230
3 Summer Fete 30/05/26 or 06/06/26
4 Silent Auction 08/09/26
5 Christmas Fayre 28/11/26
Presbytery Report
Jim Breignan presented the Report
Noted and agreed
Timings of Presbytery meetings do not allow for a timeous report for our Kirk Session Meetings, therefore Presbytery reports will be issued separately
Property Report
Mairi Semple presented the report
1 Kirk Session received the updated report of Sept 2025
Noted
a New manse schedule has been issued from Gen Trustees.
b A small property maintenance company is being sourced.
Kirk Session Reports Health and Safety
Jim Breingan presented the report
1 Kirk Session received the report
Noted
a Under the stage and Boiler house inspection will take place after the ‘clear out’
b No material donations should be accepted unless the Church has a use
Fire Safety
The annual PAT testing completed successfully.
Eco Group
Jim Breingan presented the report.
1 Kirk Session received the report
Noted
At the present time I am a committee of one, Tom McConnell has volunteered. I presented a series of suggestions to the last Kirk Session meeting and would like the opportunity to discuss this with a small group from the church. I am not looking for them to necessarily be involved on moving the suggestions forward but to put forward suggestions.
A O C B The cost of £25 used to buy a poppy wreath will now be included in the retiring offering at remembrance Sunday and donated to Erskine veterans . An existing wreath will be used.
The Grace
Session Clerk……………………………………Moderator………………………………………………
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