The Church of Scotland’s governing system is Presbyterian, which means that no one person or group within the Church has more influence or say than any other. The Church does not have one person who acts as the head of faith, as that role is the Lord God’s. Its supreme rule of faith and life is through the teachings of the Bible.
At a local level – the parish – the court is a kirk session. Kirk sessions oversee the local congregation and its parish and consist of elders presided over by a minister. Elders have a key leadership role in the life of Church of Scotland congregations.
The Kirk Session moved to a unitary constitution in April 2024 following a congregational vote, resulting in the dissolution of the Congregational Board.
There are 11 elders- 7 female and 4 male with the newest male elder being admitted in October 2024.
Elders range from approximately 50 to 80 years old with the majority being in their 50s and 60s. It is now a custom that session clerks serve a term of 5 years, with the current session clerk taking on the role in January 2025. Kirk Session sub-committees have not yet been actively formed though individual elders lead on particular aspects. For example, children and young people, communication with members and community, safer buildings and safeguarding, worship and community events.
Our Moderator is Rev. Monica Michelin-Salomon (Interim Moderator)
Our Session Clerk is Mr. Alastair Sim
Our Kirk Session usually meets every 6-8 weeks with a short summer recess.
We are represented at Glasgow Presbytery by Mrs. Ailsa Macdonald
Liaison Elders
Boys Brigade: Mrs Ailsa Macdonald
Sunday Club / Bible Class: Mr Scott Baker
Our Session Clerk
Alastair can be contacted on his email alastairsim1972@gmail.com
