This looks different in every school but includes a team exploring Christmas with Primary 6s through Bubble-gum ’n’ Fluff and learning more about Easter with Primary 7s through the Easter Code. Assemblies reflect on the major festivals as well as helping with Religious Observance at other times of year, and classes are helped to explore topics such as baptism, weddings, and church.

Contact: {email_encode:helenjenkins.lupc@gmail.com,link=Rev Helen Jenkins here}

We have raised funds to help restart the Helping Hands Project which enables the Church to support those who have very little.

Alistair writes: “This is a project I have been helping for the last six years by taking out simple items such as soap, combs, toothbrushes and various toiletries. St Andrew’s Church also supports a full ward of 48 women at the national asylum and also sustains a house (Netherlee House) through church funds and help from Netherlee Parish in Glasgow which allows several ladies to find a half-way house back into living in the community – really fantastic work.

I’ve been in both the asylum and Netherlee House and have seen first hand the sterling work being done by the congregation in extremely challenging circumstances.”

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A course runs for 6 weeks and each session begins with a cup of tea or coffee and lasts no more than 90 minutes. The purpose of the course is to provide a safe place for people living with loss to explore, in the company of others, their understanding and experience of bereavement. All this is done in an informal and confidential setting. There is no financial charge for the course.

We are joined by a local charity/community group who have the opportunity to highlight their work. There is no charge for the tea but donations for the charity are welcome.

The list of charities we have supported since September 2023: 

Steps to Hope
The School Bank
West Lothian Financial Inclusion
The Bridge
Scouts in Namibia
The Foodbank
Held in Our Hearts
Music4U
Smalls for All

2026: 10 January, 21 February, 14 March, 18 April, 9 May, 13 June.

All are welcome, although we do ask that children under16 are supervised by an adult at all times

Light refreshments will be available,  and whilst we don’t charge for our Lego session, there will be a basket for donations on the morning.

Come along and create!

The group meets on the 3rd Wednesday afternoon of each month (apart from July and August).

The programme is made up of songs, quizzes, games and plenty of tea and cake.

All welcome. Tel: 01506 437761 to reserve a place.

Come along for a warm welcome, fresh coffee, delicious home baking, soup and lunch in The North Barn of Carmondean Community Centre, Nether Dechmont, Fells Rigg, Livingston EH54 8AX.

The Barn is open three days a week.

• Monday and Friday at Carmondean, 8.30-1.30pm
• Tuesday at Mosswood, 10.00-2.00pm

If you would like to know more, please e-mail Norma Brown. 

We look forward to serving you.

The Boys’ Brigade is one of the oldest and largest youth organisations in the world. Its object is “The advancement of Christ’s Kingdom among boys and the promotion of the habits of obedience, reverence, self-respect and all that tends towards a true Christian manliness.”

It is open to boys aged 5 to 18+ and offers a varied programme of sports, outdoors activities, crafts, skills, community involvement, spiritual reflection and opportunities for travel in the UK and overseas. Boys participate in the BB Awards Scheme and can opt to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

5th Livingston Company:

This Company usually meets on Thursday nights. For more information or if you have a son aged 5-18 who would like to take part, contact Captain Stuart Dalgleish here. 

Girls' Brigade

The Girls’ Brigade aims “to help girls become followers of the Lord Jesus Christ through self-control, reverence and a sense of responsibility to find true enrichment of life.”
It is open to girls aged 5 to 18+ and offers a varied programme of sports, crafts, skills, community involvement, spiritual reflection and opportunities for excursions and leadership development. Girls participate in the GB Awards Scheme and can opt to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

1st Livingston Company:

This company usually meets on Wednesday nights. For more information or if you have a daughter aged 5-18 who would like to take part, please contact Captain Mairi Dalgleish here.