Planning Ahead with Purpose

Planning Ahead with Purpose

A prayerful vision for the future of Killin & Ardeonaig Parish Church

In early 2020, the Kirk Session adopted a long-term strategy entitled Forward in Faith. The title was inspired by a sermon delivered by our minister, Rev Russel Moffatt, who spoke of the Christian life as a journey—one that calls us to walk in trust, obedience, and hope. This strategy is our response to that call: a commitment to serve our congregation and community with vision, humility and purpose.

Honouring Our Heritage

For many years, the Kirk Session and others have prayerfully considered how the church can best serve the people of Killin, Ardeonaig, and the surrounding area—not just today, but for generations to come. We are deeply rooted in a heritage of faith, shaped by the land, the loch, and the lives of those who have worshipped here before us. Forward in Faith seeks to honour that legacy while preparing for the future.

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A Vision for Tomorrow

A Vision for Tomorrow

The feasibility study outlines aspirations for the church’s future—spiritual, practical, and architectural. It reflects a thoughtful process of discernment, shaped by prayer and dialogue within the Kirk Session.

It includes ideas for improving accessibility, enhancing worship spaces and creating a more welcoming environment for both locals and visitors. These proposals aim to support the church’s mission and extend its reach within the community.

Not every proposal will come to fruition. Planning permissions may be withheld, and some ideas may evolve or be replaced. But the heart of the study reflects where the Minister and Kirk Session feel called to lead: toward a church that is vibrant, sustainable and open to all.

Next Steps

Next Steps

We are now entering a new phase of this journey. The next steps include:

  • Sharing the vision — Engaging in open dialogue with the congregation to listen, reflect, and refine the plans together.

  • Raising funds — We have Listed Building Consent we now need to building warrant and funds to move forward.

This is not simply a building project. It is a spiritual journey—one that must be rooted in prayer, discernment, and unity.

A Journey of Faith

Forward in Faith is more than a title. It is a posture of trust. We move forward not with certainty, but with conviction that God is leading us. We ask you to pray with us—for wisdom, for provision, and for clarity in the steps ahead. May this journey be shaped by grace, guided by Scripture, and sustained by the prayers of God’s people.

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