Airdrie
High Kirk
We are delighted to welcome you to the website of Airdrie High Kirk. We are a congregation of the Church of Scotland serving a parish in the north-west of the town of Airdrie in North Lanarkshire. The High Kirk has around 300 members... but these are not the only people we are here for.
Our church building is situated very near the top cross, close to the centre of the town of Airdrie and we seek to play a strong role in our community and support the poeple of the town.
Public Worship takes place in Airdrie High Kirk at 11.30am each Sunday. It's great to gather in church to praise God and experience Christian worship and fellowship.
Many social events and church activites (other than Sunday morning services) are suspended at present; please check before attending. Follow our Facebook page for more details: it is updated very regularly. Please consider joining our Facebook group.
You can find out more about Airdrie High Kirk, our congregation, our organisations and our community by clicking on the links at the top right of this page. Please find a link to our privacy policy here.
Our newsletter comes out nine times each year.
Recent issues can be seen below.
Worship During the Pandemic
To minimise any risk of infection from coronavirus (COVID-19), some control measures still apply. As these restrcitions are eased, we are delighted to welcome back even more of our members. As always, the welcome at the High is warm and heartfelt.
Parking
There will be no parking in the church car park, apart from those who have a disability and need to park there.
Social distancing
Social distancing of at least one metre must be observed throughout our church building. Some pews have had to be temporarily closed off.
Going into Airdrie High
As you approach the Church main doors, please maintain one metre social distancing. Once you enter, a member of our Welcome Team will note your details. You will be allocated a specific seat and led through our one way system to your seat.
Members with poor mobility
If you have a disability of any kind and cannot queue outside or walk up steps, please use the ramp and enter via the side door. A member of the Welcome Team will guide you through the vestibule to your allocated seat.
Face coverings
Face coverings are mandatory in all places of worship. We will have face masks available as you enter the church; so don't worry if you forget yours.
Other sanitising measures
There will be a hand sanitising station for you to clean your hands before entering the sanctuary. Wipes are also being provided in all pews which remain open.
Open doors
The new guidance requires a good flow of air throughout the church building. Therefore, throughout the service, we must leave open our front and side doors. Given this, it would be wise to take account of this in dressing to stay warm.
Giving
While we are still happy to accept donations cash, we now have a tablet that allows you to make a contactless donation using your credit or debit card.
Hymns
Music will be played during worship. At present our congregation sing two of the hymns each Sunday; the lyrics appear on our screen and worshippers stay seated and wearing face coverings.
Accessing Worship:
If (for whatever reason) you cannot attend, there are other ways to experience worship. You can:
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Our newsletter comes out nine times each year. Recent issues can be seen below.
Get in Touch
Feel free to contact us; we'd love to hear from you. Contact details can be found here.
Our Sister Congregation
We are linked with Caldercruix and Longrigend Parish Church of Scotland. We share with them our minister, the Rev. Dr. Ian R W McDonald, who leads Sunday morning worship and other services for both congregations and serves both parishes.
Caldercruix and Longrigend Parish Church also have a facebook page.
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Here Are Some Useful Links
Airdrie High Parish Church of Scotland
Scottish Charity Registration Number: SCO 24357
