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The Kirk Session of Inchinnan Parish Church 224
Monday 24th August 2025 at 10.15am
Minutes
At Inchinnan on Sunday 24th August 2025 the Kirk Session met as appointed and was constituted with Bible readings and prayer.
Property Committee Report
The quote to replace the present sewage system has been received from Scot Water at a cost of £78000 inc. v a t - but excluding any contingency
Request to General Trustees and Clyde Presbytery to consider an ‘in principle’ application has been refused.
A full financial report, cash flow, business plan etc will be produced by the treasurer. Property, Finance and the Grant manager will consider the most appropriate course of action and present a report to Kirk Session for their agreement. This will be presented to Clyde Presbytery for approval and then to General Trustees for consideration.
The Moderator will intimate on the morning of 24th Aug. to the Congregation
The Kirk Session meeting closed with the Benediction.
The Kirk Session of Inchinnan Parish Church 221
Monday 16th June 2025 at 7.30pm
Minutes
At Inchinnan on the Monday 16th June 2025 the Kirk Session met as appointed to review the 5yr Plan and was constituted with Bible readings and prayer.
Sederant
Rev. Ann Knox with 15 Elders. 1 Corresponding Member and 2 members of the Congregation were present and met as appointed.
Apologies were received from 1 Elder as recorded
Agreed Kirk Session ordinary meeting dates - 2025 15th Sept 17th November
2026 19th January, 16th March, 18th May (GT rota 21st)
5yr Plan Review 15th June 2026
Approved – a Inchinnan Care Home to borrow tables
b Ferguslie Park Pioneer ministry to borrow Gazebos
Note
Each group convenor gave an update of progress on the aims and KS reviewed the goals to indicate progress on them. The 'Red' flagged goals will be discussed at the September Kirk Session and any Groups that they pertain are encouraged to start working towards moving them at least to Amber.
5yr Plan review as follows:
Our Goals
Our Goals
In order to achieve our aim, over the next 5 years we will work towards the goals set by the Kirk Session in conjunction with all Teams. These goals are:
1 To improve relationships between the congregation and the Kirk Session
Feedback gathered from the congregation in May/June 2024 highlighted a disconnect between the Kirk Session and the congregation as a whole.
Actions
Responsibility
Completed by
1.1
Re-establish District Elders by August 2024
Allocate members of the congregation to Districts by September 2024
Encourage Elders to visit/make contact with those in their districts by October 2024.
Session Clerk
Elders
Aug 2024
Sept 2024
Oct 2024
1.2
Work alongside the Mission Group to reconnect with those who are no longer part of the church community. Review in January 2025
Kirk Session
Mission Team
Jan 2025
1.3
Ensure all relevant information is shared with the congregation, including the aims and objectives of the planning document.
Information will be shared by the Communications Team through Parish Patter, the church website and with all Teams.
Kirk Session
Communications Team
Session Clerk
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As appropriate until 2029
Ongoing
2221.4
Ask the congregation for feedback to measure progress and success of the above actions in May 2025 for review at Kirk Session meeting in June 2025
Kirk Session
Session Clerk
Communications Team
IT Team
May 2025
June 2025
2Review – June 2025
2 To investigate setting up a Strategy Group to explore long-term proposals and developments to promote effective stewardship
Actions
Responsibility
Completed by
2.1
Access Church of Scotland resources and make use of the services of the Church of Scotland Stewardship Team
Kirk Session
Jan 2025
amber
2.2
Look at the feasibility of setting up a Strategy Group to promote effective stewardship
Kirk Session
June 2025
red
Interim review – Jan 2025
Review – June 2025
3 To make the best use of skills, talents and resources that exist within the congregation
Actions
Responsibility
Completed by
3.1
Ensure key roles are in place in line with Church of Scotland guidelines including:
Treasurer Session Clerk
Health and Safety Fire Officer
Safeguarding Pres. Elder
Local Mission Group Representative
Kirk Session
Sept 2024
green
3.2
Ensure essential roles necessary to fulfil the church’s mission and vision are in place including:
Team Convenors
Sufficient volunteers for each Team
Grants Co-ordinator
and to “advertise” vacant positions when required
Kirk Session
All Teams
Communications and
IT Team
Oct 2024
3.3
Identify and nurture skills and talents to fill critical positions in the future and consider alternative options where necessary
Kirk Sessions
All Team
On-going through the time of the plan
Review annually – first review June 2025
4 To make the best use of our premises in a sustainable and environmentally conscious manner
Actions
Responsibility
Completed by
4.1
Make our church premises fit for purpose and available for use by church groups and external organisations
Kirk Session
Property
Eco Team
Hall Lets
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On-going through the time of the plan
4.2
Ensure sustainability within our church and work towards protecting the environment in line with Church of Scotland Guidelines and working towards the Fifth Mark of Mission
Kirk Session
Property Team
Eco Team
On-going through the time of the plan
4.4
Work towards achieving Net Zero by 2029 by following the Church of Scotland’s Net Zero Pathway
Kirk Session
Property Team
On-going through the time of the plan
Review – June 2025
5 To reach out to the wider community, in particular to families and young people
Actions
Responsibility
Completed by
5.1
Investigate the possibility of employing a youth/family worker
Kirk Session
Mission Team
June 2025
5.2
Carry out research using surveys and questionnaires to find out what families and young people in our community need
Mission Team
IT Team
Communications
June 2025
5.3
With reference to the Clyde Presbytery Mission Plan, continue to build relationships with local churches e.g. Christian Aid, JAM
Mission Team
Worship Team
Kirk Session
Pastoral Team
Ongoing
5.4
Establish connections between our church and the wider community
Mission Team
Pastoral Team
Fellowship and Fundraising Team
Ongoing
5.5
Provide opportunities to engage with families and young people through worship and mission
Worship Team
Mission Team
Fellowship and Fundraising Team
Ongoing
Review – June 2025
The Meeting closed with the Grace
Session Clerk………………………………………………… Moderator…………………………………………………………….
The Kirk Session of Inchinnan Parish Church 216
Thursday 15th May 2025 at 7.30pm
Minutes
At Inchinnan on the Thursday 15th May 2025 the Kirk Session met as appointed and was constituted with Bible readings and prayer.
Sederant
Rev. Ann Knox with 15 Elders. 1 member of the Congregation were present and met as appointed.
Apologies were received from 1 Elder as recorded
. Ordinary Meeting Dates for 2025: 16th June if necessary.
Minutes of the Kirk Session meetings of 17th March2025 and 6th April2025 being in print and the hands of Elders were approved.
Order of Business and AOCB was approved.
Business arising:-Live Streaming refer IT Dept
Notice Board refer Property Team
Digital Notice Board – Not feasible at the moment
Digital Platforms – Communications unable to proceed but further investigations are intended.
Removal of the Organ – Further information is required -JB
Moderators report
Moderator Ann Knox presented the report
1 Kirk Session received the report
Noted
1 Increased numbers at Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Worship
2 3 members have returned to full membership following the Afternoon Tea on the 27th April 2025
3 2 Boys Baptised from the one family
4 We need to consider ways to facilitate God’s work in our Parish.
Session Clerk Report
Report & correspondence
Kirk session approved:-
1 The nomination of Jim Breingan as Presbytery Elder.
2 Participation in Doors Open on Saturday 6th September 2025
3 A procedure note should be issued to any Elder looking to have Sabbatical leave.
4 Presentation of Accounts will be presented on Sunday 25th May 2025 as part of Worship
5 Accounts with explanatory note from the treasurer will be available on the web – printed -notice board and by request
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6 Renfrewshire Carer Service- posters on noticeboard- refer to Pastoral Group for further information and participation.
7 Advertise for a Grant Manager from Congregation ( funders lists available)
Refused:-
a) No Advertising at Eyeports
b) No Financial aid to Scot Care
Noted
1 Presbytery & General Trustees have agreed the release of funds for Building repairs.
2 Presbytery made a Grant to J A M of £1000.
3 Jim Breingan has agreed to remain Data Protection Coordinator.
4 Elizabeth McNeil resigns from Worship Group and Mission meetings only.
5 Charity Law – Privacy Notices have been issued to Trustees and will now be issued via all platforms to members and adherents -with an explanatory note.
Further investigation
1 National Churches Trust
Safeguarding
Karen Christie presented the report and the following deliverance was approved.
1 Kirk Session received the report
Noted
1 No Training dates have been arranged
2 Update--Confirmed our one main aim is ‘the advancement of religion’ and no further information has been issued.
3 Trustees will not be required to have PVG Scheme membership based on their Trustee status
4 Wi- Fi will be referred to RNTS for consideration and advice.- It Dept.
Finance report
Elizabeth Cockburn, Treasurer presented the report
1 Kirk Session received the report
Approved
1 The accounts are now audited and are formally accepted.
Noted
1 Received Gift Aid of £7500 From HMRC.
2 Deficit so far this year of approx. £3000 due to building repairs.
3 The Bank of Scotland have reversed their decision. We will continue to be exempt from bank charges.
4 Enquire cost of card reader
Kirk Session Committees 218
IT Dept
Andrew Fernandez presented the report.
1 Kirk Session receives the report
Noted
1 A new power supply for a radio microphone receiver has been purchased and fitted.
2 We have three the radio microphones, two lapel or Madonna -style and one handheld unit.
3 A visit is being arranged with Toasty Vision re Live Streaming.
Property Report
MW Semple Presented the report.
1 Kirk Session receives the report.
2 Approved
If permission is required from KS over June July and August due to no KS meeting -email approval is accepted.
Noted
Pump house and Scot Water is proving difficult , we will continue to pursue with assistance from Executive Support Manager.
Hall Lets report
Marie Craig presented the report and the following deliverance was approved.
1 Kirk session received the report.
2 Approved
Amendments to Conditions of let :
a) Animal rides of any kind are not allowed on the church premises
b) Go karting quad bikes or any motor sport are not allowed on the church premises
c) Passenger carrying amusement devices are not allowed on the church premises
d) No explosives, highly flammable spirits, liquid gas containers or indoor fireworks shall be brought into the premises and the use of naked lights-except for worship- in any part of the building is strictly prohibited.
3 All Outside Lets should be charged for all meetings in Church premises.
4 Charges for Vestibule and Session House £10.00 per hour.
5 Sanctuary hire charges are £25.00 per hour and require approval from Moderator.
6 Unconfirmed lets
a) Let for an energy group 2pm till 8pm on 9th July ,6th Aug main hall
b) Infusion dance group main hall and possible stage hall on Tues, Sat weekly from Aug
c) Possible fun day Inchinnan nursery Aug 2025 – no charge on first visit
d) R O A R presentation of fall prevention September—no charge on first visit.
Noted
Jamie McNee will assist in modernising a more secure application process
Pastoral report 219
Angela Blackwood presented the report
1 Kirk Session received the report
Noted
1 Christian Aid sponsored walk raised £400
2 Tue’ing the Fat and the Gathering will continue fortnightly over the summer break.
Dates will be advertised in the Patter.
Worship Group
Rev Ann Knox presented the report and the following deliverance was approved.
1 Kirk Session received the report.
2 Approved
a) Worship being held in the car park on Sunday 17th August 2025 at 10.45 am and Easter Sunday 7am 2026
b) Two Bible Study group will be held fortnightly on Mondays and Thursdays, using the same material, and beginning on Monday 18th August and Thursday 21st August 2025 at 7pm.
Noted
a) 5 young people have registered for TeenTalk.
b) A minimum of 2 new Leaders are required for Sunday Young Church -and acknowledges our thanks to Karen Christie for her 25years service as she takes a Sabbatical.
c) Failure to find leaders could result in no Young YC.
d) E McNeill will supply a rota of volunteers to assist Marie Craig over the summer.
e) Yvonne Campbell is attending Worship Leaders course.
f) Worship Group will conduct worship on the 3rd August and 16th November 2025, Rev M Breingan will conduct worship on the 27th July and the 23rd November 2025.
g) Offerings will be uplifted at all Baptismal Services and Welcome duty altered to accommodate.
h) Next meeting 6th August 2025 at 7pm
Eco Report
Jim Breingan presented the report.
1 Kirk Session received the report
2 Tom McConnel will join the ECO Team
Noted
1 Presbytery conference suggest we consider use of Grounds- Building
Suggestions Grounds
a) Plants like marigold and daffodils to grow under fruit trees
b) Turn grass under other trees into a native woodland garden
c) Community garden
d) Quiet garden
e) Hay Meadow
Suggestions Building 220
a) Draught proofing
b) Insulating
c) Replace convectors with radiant heaters
d) Install commercial ‘HIVE’ controller
e) Slow revolving fan in Sanctuary to force hot air back down.
Considerations
a) Cost
b) Will it make a difference?
c) How long to recover costs.
d) Extra volunteers- advertise
e) Investigate gas bottle storage
Roll Keepers report
MW Semple presented the report
1 Kirk Session received the report
Membership now stands at 135
Noted
After the afternoon Tea organised by Mission three members have returned to full membership.
Communication report
Linda Reid presented the report.
1 Kirk Session received the report
Noted
1 Digital Screen cost is £1250 and is not essential at this time.
2 Social media ( Twitter, snap chat etc) was discussed but no-one on the committee at the present time is interested. Volunteers are required to go ahead with this.
Mission Report
Rev Ann Knox presented the report and the following deliverance was approved.
1 Kirk Session received the report
2 Appoints a new Convenor and Local Area Mission Rep.
3 Encourage uptake of Welcome packs
4 Flyer of ‘What’s On’ in the Church will be handed out at Fete.
5 Survey intend to complete at next meeting.
6 3 persons attended Afternoon Tea and now attend Church
7 Approve application for’ winter warmer’ grant .
8 Some Elders have visited their district.
9 Date of next meeting 6th June 2025 at 7pm
No Presbytery report- Fellowship & Fundraising -Health & Safety
No Further business the meeting closed with the Grace
Session Clerk………………………………… Moderator…………………………………………
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