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	Service every Sunday at 10:30am Distancing restrictions have been removed and the church is now fully open. The online service for23rd January can be viewed at the link below. https://fb.watch/aJC1Fsp7Pp/ For services you must still wear a mask at al times including while singing hymns, take a lateral flow test before coming and use the Check in Scotland QR code or sign in on entry Plus older online services available here Next Service Sunday 30th January 2022
	The recording of previous weekly services can be accessed here (If anyone can't access this the sermons are also available on DVD's- contact Eleanor Blair 01506 881302)
	The Guild have recommenced meetings on the second and fourth Thursdays - now in the afternoon at 2pm in the Glenalmond Hall
	The Choral Highlights Choir meet on Wednesday evenings in the Church at 7:30pm New members welcome. Contact John Rankine 01506 880029
	At the main door of the church there is now a "Dignity Box", from a West Lothian Charity that you can donate toiletries for distribution free to those that need them. Dignity Boxes (On a similar note The West Lothian Foodbank collection are also back
	John Rankine has created a song and video slideshow of some of the Choir's repertoire. The first one "Dona Nobis Pacem" is available here (or click image below)

         The Second is Baby Born in Bethlehem - Run to the Manger   Click Here          (or click image below)

          https://youtu.be/Vll4TQ-YLXo

         The third is Peace on Earth from Christmas Carol of Peace (Ruth Morris
         Grey) Click Here (or click image below)

          https://youtu.be/MOvyJx2t0ME

	Elders Duty Rotas (see Elders Page) A sample of the Remembrance Flowers
	Until we can appoint a new Minister (The Church of Scotland is having a moratorium on appointing new ministers until the end of 2022) but have appointed, from 1st September 2021, Nanda Groenewald (The present minister of Polbeth Harwood and West Kirk of Calder) to act as our as our Interim Moderator. She can be contacted by telephone 07846 539 841 or by e-mail at jonandagroenewald@gmail.com
	Special Stewardship Deficit Reduction Appeal - Thank you all for your extra contributions, the predicted £5,000 deficit didn't happen and we only now have a £1,000 deficit at the end of the year.
	General Message on "Giving" from Kirk of Calder WE STILL 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 your cheque payable to Kirk of Calder and send to Kirk of Calder, Main St., Mid Calder, West Lothian, 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 stop many of our usual activities, but the vital work of the Church does 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

	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 (Virgin Money, Livingston)
	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). Still cancelled until further notice
	Tea and Coffee are served in the Glenalmond hall after every morning service all are welcome. Still cancelled until further notice
	The Fair Trade cafe - Tuesday mornings 10am-12 noon in the Glenalmond Hall Still cancelled until further notice
	Fortnightly Mid Week Morning Services are held September to May on Wednesdays at 10:15 in Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community Primary School. Sill cancelled till further notice
	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 2022