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Strathbrock Parish is situated in the West Lothian town of Uphall and includes the neighbouring village of Ecclesmachan and surrounding rural areas.
The parish extends northwards from the main street in Uphall and eastwards to include the Kirkhill district of Broxburn.
One of three Church of Scotland parishes in the area, Strathbrock lies about 5 miles west of Edinburgh City boundary and a similar distance north of Livingston Town Centre and was formed in 1976 as a union of the two former parishes of Ecclesmachan and Uphall North.
Weekly Sunday services are held at 10.30am. As we have two church buildings we worship between them in alternate months - Find out more
Learn about the minister and trustees, see how the church is run by our teams of volunteers - Find out more
The Church of Scotland plays an essential role in providing worship and spiritual guidance for key life events, from child blessings and baptisms to marriage and funerals - Find out more
Here at Strathbrock we have many social and spiritual groups, covering all ages, where you can mix, enjoy fellowship and grow within our community - find out more
We have a long and rich history here in West Lothian. Read the history of our two buildings - St Machan's and St Nicholas - find out more
A Month of Sundays
As a Christian church within the Presbytery of West Lothian, we seek to serve the whole community, offering opportunities for worship, ministry and service throughout the year.
Our membership is currently 340 with an additional 100 or so young people under 18 years of age involved in church organisations and many regularly worshipping adherents.
You are most welcome to join us for Sunday worship in either of our two fine historic churches. For more info about worship services, please contact the minister, Rev. Hanneke Janse van Vuren on hjansevanvuren@churchofscotland.org.uk
The people
CLICK NAME TO EMAIL | POSITION | PHONE |
|---|---|---|
| Rev Hanneke Janse van Vuren | Minister | 01506 206045 |
| Lynne McEwen | Session Clerk | 01506 855513 |
| Myra Macpherson | Depute Session Clerk | 01506 853215 |
| Mike Stears | Treasurer | 01506 500467 |
| Office | Church Office | 01506 856433 |
| Annette Frater | Roll Keeper | 01506 854156 |
| Sheena Carol | Prayer Promoter | 01506 854458 |
| Church of Scotland | 121 George St, Edinburgh | 0131 225 5722 |
The Church of Scotland plays an essential role in providing worship and spiritual guidance for key life events, from child blessings and baptisms to marriage and funerals.
We have prepared a leaflet for parents wishing to have their child baptised - download it here. Parents who wish to baptise their child should in the first instance contact Revd Hanneke Janse van Vuren either by phone (01506 206045) or email (hjansevanvuren@churchofscotland.org.uk.
For most people, the decision to marry and the choice of whom to marry is the most important decision they are ever likely to make. We have prepared a leaflet with information on getting married in church - download it here
Through its parish system and territorial ministry the Church of Scotland seeks to serve all the people of Scotland and not just the membership of the Church.
If you need to make arrangements for a funeral please contact the office telephone 01506 856433
