West Tweeddale Parish Churches are a linkage of six Church of Scotland congregations in the north-west of the Scottish Borders.
Linkage means that our churches share a minister and collaborate on many activities, but each church can pursue its own goals in response to the needs and wishes of its local community.
We are churches of people, not buildings. In addition to church services, we organise a range of events to attract and interest people irrespective of what they believe, or do not believe. We welcome everyone to any and all of our events and hope we may see you at some of these soon.
These pages will tell you a lot more about us and what we do, but if you cannot find the answers you're looking for, please contact us.
Forthcoming Events: (click on the heading to view more information if available)
Every Thursday afternoon, Carlops Church from 2.30pm until 4.30pm houses an informal tea and chat session. No need to book; come at any time; stay as long as you like; enjoy the company of friends and neighbours.
For Lent we will be using the book Life Attitudes by Robert Warren and Sue Mayfield exploring the Beatitudes.
There will be two identical programmes lasting five weeks. One will be online using Zoom and the other in person in the LaurelbankCafe in Broughton. The Zoom sessions will be led by Steven Whalley and Colin Herd every Wednesday at 7pm starting on 25th February. except for the second week when it will be on Thursday 5th March. The Broughton sessions will be led by worship leaders from Upper Tweeddale every Tuesday at 10.00am starting on 24th February.
The Zoom link is available from the church office ()
The Parish of Upper Tweeddale presents a series of films
with themes or content that 'make you think'. Each film will be followed
by a short (20 minute) discussion allowing people to share
their thoughts. Films are free (although donations will be welcome) and light
refreshments are provided from 6.30pm.
Our hours are 2pm to 4pm on Fridays, at the Old Church Hall in West Linton. Come
along for a chat, cuppa, biscuits and occasionally cake! Everyone very welcome,
although under 16s need to be accompanied by an adult. Well behaved dogs welcome. Free of
charge although donations welcome but not expected.
This year's World Day of Prayer is on Friday 6th March and this year's service will be held in St. Andrew's Church in West Linton. The service will be led by Fiona Burnett with contributions from members of St. Mungo's congregation and of the West Tweeddale Guild.
The service has been designed by this year's 'hosts', the World Day of Prayer Committee of the Nigeria. The service will be followed with refreshments.
The Open Gate
counselling service is provided on Friday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm for
face-to-face appointments. Appointments can be arranged by phoning or texting 07535 898 244
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it for yourself or suggest it to friends. Everyone has some sort of
problem in their life that could be helped in a relaxed and pleasant
way. Sessions remain free and confidential and the client decides when
their problem has been helped – often after only 1 session. Some
problems can’t be changed eg death of a loved one, physical impairment
etc, but folk can be helped to cope more happily with these issues.
Baby brunch is held in West Linton every Friday in the Old Church Hall on the Lower Green during school term time. This is for parents, grandparents, carers or childminders with babies and/or young toddlers.
The next Messy Church is on Sunday 8th March from 4pm to 6pm and will be on the subject of Mary and Martha meet Jesus.
The theme for this winter is Meeting Jesus. We meet on the 2nd Sunday of each month through to March. Each session starts at 4pm prompt in the New Church Hall at West Linton.
All children from babies to P7 are most welcome to come and join in the
fun! We will start with a Bible Story and a song and then the children
will do a range of craft activities. We will say a prayer and finish
off with a meal together. All children MUST be accompanied by an
adult.
Are you interested in learning to sing Psalms in Gaelic? Rob MacNeacail leads a session in Carlops Church on a Tuesday evening from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. No prior knowledge of Gaelic is needed as the lyrics are learned phonetically. You can email Rob at or just drop by one of the sessions.
For Lent we will be using the book Life Attitudes by Robert Warren and Sue Mayfield exploring the Beatitudes.
There will be two identical programmes lasting five weeks. One will be online using Zoom and the other in person in the LaurelbankCafe in Broughton. The Zoom sessions will be led by Steven Whalley and Colin Herd every Wednesday at 7pm starting on 25th February. except for the second week when it will be on Thursday 5th March. The Broughton sessions will be led by worship leaders from Upper Tweeddale every Tuesday at 10.00am starting on 24th February.
The Zoom link is available from the church office ()
For Lent we will be using the book Life Attitudes by Robert Warren and Sue Mayfield exploring the Beatitudes.
There will be two identical programmes lasting five weeks. One will be online using Zoom and the other in person in the LaurelbankCafe in Broughton. The Zoom sessions will be led by Steven Whalley and Colin Herd every Wednesday at 7pm starting on 25th February. except for the second week when it will be on Thursday 5th March. The Broughton sessions will be led by worship leaders from Upper Tweeddale every Tuesday at 10.00am starting on 24th February.
The Zoom link is available from the church office ()
This is held in Carlops Church on the second Wednesday of every month throughput the Winter (except December) until further notice. Times are 12.30 to 2.00pm.
There is no charge, but charitable donations are invited. There is no need to book; just turn up; take a cup or choose your soup; drink, eat and chat. As regulars know, places are limited and it can get busy; an early appearance may be the wise strategy
Every Thursday afternoon, Carlops Church from 2.30pm until 4.30pm houses an informal tea and chat session. No need to book; come at any time; stay as long as you like; enjoy the company of friends and neighbours.
For one day each month the Skirling Community hosts lunch in the
Skirling Village Hall. Anyone is welcome to come along. This is held on
the second Thursday of every month at 12:00.
Click on the church names or church symbols to go to the pages for those churches
Every Thursday afternoon, Carlops Church from 2.30pm until 4.30pm houses an informal tea and chat session. No need to book; come at any time; stay as long as you like; enjoy the company of friends and neighbours.
For Lent we will be using the book Life Attitudes by Robert Warren and Sue Mayfield exploring the Beatitudes.
The Open Gate
counselling service is provided on Friday afternoons from 2pm to 5pm for
face-to-face appointments. Appointments can be arranged by phoning or texting 07535 898 244
Baby brunch is held in West Linton every Friday in the Old Church Hall on the Lower Green during school term time. This is for parents, grandparents, carers or childminders with babies and/or young toddlers..png)
The next Messy Church is on Sunday 8th March from 4pm to 6pm and will be on the subject of Mary and Martha meet Jesus. 
This is held in Carlops Church on the second Wednesday of every month throughput the Winter (except December) until further notice. Times are 12.30 to 2.00pm. 
