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	Coronavirus update - Special Stewardship Deficit Reduction Appeal - November 2020 Due to the pandemic the church is likely to have a £5,000 Deficit this year, and we ask members to consider increasing their offerings and/or put a special donation in the yellow envelope that accompanied the November Kirk magazine. Message from Rev John Povey 24th July 2020 "A Covid 19 risk assessment of the church has shown that, with the required two metre social distancing, a congregation of only 31 can be accommodated safely for worship. Rather than go down the “ticket only” route, there will be a further postponement of opening the church. This will be reviewed when we reach the Scottish Government’s stage 4 of emergence from lockdown, hopefully in just a few weeks’ time. Meantime, please continue to join the minister for his online services on a Sunday. “Keep a Christian from entering the church sanctuary, and you have not in the least hindered his or her worship. We carry our sanctuary within us. We never leave it.”
	The weekly online service can be accessed here (If anyone can't access this the sermons are also available on DVD's- contact Eleanor Blair 01506 881302)
	Kirk of Calder accounts see below
	Completed Freewill Offering Envelopes and Special Deficit Reduction Appeal envelopes may be handed in at the church the first Saturday of every month at the Church 12:30- 1.00pm - next date 6th December 2020
	General Message on "Giving" from Kirk of Calder WE NEED YOUR HELP! Like every other charity our income has dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but we still have almost all our overheads. If you already support us - THANK YOU If you could spare something to support us further - THANK YOU If you would like to donate - THANK YOU If you want to know more about setting up regular giving or a one-off donation - Standing Order Form (editable Word doc) Standing order form (printable pdf) *If you would like to send us a donation - THANK YOU Please make cheques payable to Kirk of Calder and send to Rev. J. Povey 52 Main Street Mid Calder EH53 0AN If you have a PayPal account you can also donate through the Church of Scotland website www.churchofscotland.org.uk and follow the link to find Kirk of Calder THANK YOU, KIRK OF CALDER - Scottish Charity SC013461 The impact of the global pandemic Coronavirus has forced us to close our church buildings and stop many of our usual activities, but the vital work of the Church oes on and is needed now, more than ever. As a result The Church of Scotland have a new initiative to make one off or regular payments online by PayPal either to their General Fund or to individual churches. https://churchofscotland.org.uk/donate and select Kirk of Calder

	We know that many people are now restricted in their activities. Please keep in touch, therefore, with one another, and uphold one another in prayer. If there is anything we as a church can do for you, please let us know.
	The minister is continuing his online broadcast short services streamed on our Facebook Page or on this website on the Publications and Videos page
	Kirk of Calder Giving Please consider that the Kirk of Calder relies on regular giving and if you have not already set up a direct debit or standing order please do so now. Most banks allow you to set up a single payment online then convert it into a regular monthly payment. Alternatively you can download a form here Very Important if you are a UK taxpayer (even many pensioners pay tax!) the Kirk gets 25% extra on top of your payment from the Government as “Gift Aid” - provided you complete the form for this here Bank details - Account Name: “KIRK OF CALDER GENERAL ACCOUNT” Account No.: 10047047 Sort Code: 82-66-22 (Clydesdale Bank, Livingston)
	Sunday Service Every Sunday 10:30 in the Church. All cancelled until further notice
	Sunday Stars, Sunday School + Mini Kirks - start at the Church then adjourn to the halls. (except for baptism services which is the other way round - ask at the gate). Cancelled tuntil further notice
	Tea and Coffee are served in the Glenalmond hall after every morning service all are welcome. Cancelled until further notice
	The Fair Trade cafe - Tuesday mornings 10am-12 noon in the Glenalmond Hall Cancelled until further notice
	Video of the Communion Service held on the 1st March 2020 see Publications & Videos Tab
	Fortnightly Mid Week Morning Services are held September to May on Wednesdays at 10:15 in Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary School. Cancelled till further notice
	Two Videos of the Communion Service held on 1st March 2020 on the Publications and Videos tab
	The Sunday afternoon opening of the Church (May to September 2pm to 4pm) hosted by The Friends of the Kirk of Calder planned to reopen in May 2021 at present Cancelled.
	We are currently forging closer links with the congregation of Kirknewton and East Calder Parish Church and their minister Alistair Cowper - visit their website here www.knec4jesus.org.uk
	Church Signed Accounts - Click relevant links Year Ending 31st December 2019 Year Ending 31st December 2018 Year Ending 31st December 2017
	A Recipe Book costing £2.50 is available in the church
	A box to collect old printer cartridges and mobile phones for recycling is now available in the church
	The Twinning of the Church with Chalmers Parish Church Larkhall was formalised on 9th October 2016 - more info and photos below