We are an outward looking congregration, with lots of links to Christians across the country & beyond, as well as many Christian organisations. Here's a little information on a few of our connections.
Peter & Katy Wilson (+ Daniel Caleb and Levi)
Peter was our Parish Worker in Kirknewton for several years. They now serve the Lord in Kenya with AIM
Bible Society of Scotland
Our Church here at East Calder and Kirknewton is pleased to support on an ongoing basis the work of the Scottish Bible Society here in Scotland and worldwide. We value the aims of the Society that is bringing God's word to people everywhere, printed in a language they can understand,and in a format they can use and at a price they can afford.
As a Church we believe passionately that the Bible needs to be constantly brought to peoples attention and encourage the focus on the big picture of the complete Bible. We believe the Bible is and always will be, our first and greatest resource. For further information about the Bible Society our contact in the Church is Mr John Young.
Our ecumenical partner and sister in Scotland "The Afrikaans Congregation". They meet in our Church building and our Minister's wife, Dr Jonanda Groenewald conducts services.
Princes Street Easter Play
The Easer Play has been performed in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh from 2005-2010. A number of our congregration have played key roles in the project, from Producer to set construction.
Joan is our missionary partner. She is a midwife and has worked across Africa.
Vine Trust seeks to enable volunteers to make a real and significant difference to some of the poorest children and communities in the world. The charity sends around 300 volunteers each year to help build homes for abandoned children in Peru and to help provide a health care service in Amazonia onboard the Amazon Hope medical ships. 2011 will see the work expand to Tanzania in Africa.
Many in our congregation have volunteered over the years.
For more information on the work of Vine Trust please see www.vinetrust.org
Other organisations we have links with or support: