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A Historic Church at the Heart of the Community

A Church has been on the site since the 12th century.  The present church dates from 1541 with an extension added in 1860. It is category A listed

Church address – 
Kirk of Calder
Main Street,
Mid Calder,
West Lothian,
EH53 0AN,
Scotland,
UK 

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Parking is available on Main Street 50 metres South of the church. Extra parking available in the Glenalmond Hall car park approx. 200 metres to the North on Main St. 

E-mail contactus@kirkofcalder.com
tel: See Individual numbers on Staff/Office Bearers section

Spaces for Community, Meetings
& Events

Kirk of Calder provides welcoming spaces for church organisations, community
groups, meetings, and private hire. Our facilities offer flexible options for gatherings of
different sizes, with accessible facilities available.

Glenalmond Hall

The Glenalmond Hall 200 metres North of the church on Main St. is used for various Church organisations and is available for hire. Contact the Hall letting contact Eleanor Blair.
The main hall is area about 65 m2, the building has a kitchen, office and toilets (Including a wheelchair accessible toilet) It can accommodate 40 people seated and 60 people standing.

The Hall Includes:
  • Main hall area (approx. 65m²)
  • Kitchen facilities
  • Office space
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible toilet
The Hall Includes:
  • Up to 40 people seated
  • Up to 60 people standing

Hall Hire Contact: Eleanor Blair

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The Malt Barn

The Malt Barn to the North of the church within the graveyard grounds is used for small meetings of up to 15 seated. A wheelchair accessible toilet is available in the Malt Barn.

For genealogy research – we don’t generally hold old Parish Records.
The best online resource for Family History searches and Parish Records is the General Register Office for Scotland or Scotland’s People www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk

Suitable For:
  • Small meetings
  • Community activities
  • Group gatherings
Capacity:
  • Up to 15 people seated

Facilities include:

  • Wheelchair accessible toilet

Meet the People
Behind Kirk of Calder

Our church community is supported by a dedicated team of ministers,
office bearers, volunteers, and coordinators who help guide worship,
activities, events, and community life.

Ministry Team

Minister

Rev William Watt BD, MTh, MPhil

Phone:

07950 617 560

Email:
wwatt@churchofscotland.org.uk

Parish Grouping – Ministry Development Staff (MDS):

Rev Ken Brown

(1/3 allocation to Kirk of Calder)

Ministry Team

Session Clerk

Jan Ingram

📞 07990 651 406


📧 janingram@icloud.com

Church Officer and Hall Lettings.

Eleanor Blair

📞 07823 328 609

📧 eleanorblair17@gmail.com

Friends Co-ordinator

Treasurer

Director of Music

John Rankine LL.CM(TD)

📞 07824 970 287

📧 johnrankine.music@gmail.com

Magazine Editor

Fundraising

Ann Haddow

📧 annhaddow@btinternet.com

Sunday Club Leader

Susan Adams

📞 07506 794 012

📧 susanmjadams@aol.com

Stewardship Convenor

Peter Adams

📞 07506 794 012

📧 peteradamsrn@aol.com

Webmaster

Andrew McLeman

📞 07754 181 446

📧 andrew@mcleman.net

Presbytery Representative

Kenneth Wilson

📞 07515 944 359

📧 kenneth.wilson3255@gmail.com

Data Protection

Kevin Shiach

📧 kevin_shiach@sky.com

Tuesday Café Co-ordinator

Ann McWhirr

📧 annmcwhir53@gmail.com

Guild Co-Chair.

Heather Noone

📧 heathernoone@hotmail.co.uk

Deborah Fleming

Safeguarding Co-ordinator

Giving & Donations

Your support helps Kirk of Calder continue its worship, community activities, outreach, and care within Mid Calder.

For information about giving and donations, please visit our Accounts & Donations page.