Presbytery of the South West

A Presbytery of the Church of Scotland covering the south-west area of the country. The presbytery incorporates over 100 congregations, their ministries and buildings.

Contact Info

Room 1008, Airline Corridor
Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Prestiwck, KA9 2PL.
Email us
01292 431636

Committees

Presbytery Planning Committee

The remit of the Presbytery Planning Committee is:

  • to implement parish appraisal matters in accordance with the Presbytery Plan.
  • to conduct an annual review of the Presbytery Mission Plan.
  • to consider and advise on all applications to carry out fabric works the cost of which exceeds the current Financial Limit declared by the General Assembly, with a view to advising the Presbytery whether the building involved is a necessary building in terms of the ongoing missionary strategy of the Church.
  • to receive and consider all requests for amendments to parish boundaries and to negotiate amendments with Kirk Sessions.
  • to encourage appropriate awareness of, and response to, the requirements of people with particular needs including physical, sensory and/or learning disabilities.
  • to convene a Vacancy Procedure Committee as required to provide support and advice to congregations during vacancy