Presbytery of the South West
Greetings from South West Scotland
Supporting and encouraging congregations in this area
News
Service of Union for Maxwelltown West and New Abbey
Published: 04 May 2026
A Service of Union for Maxwelltown West and New Abbey will take place on Tuesday 5th May 2026 at…
St Leonard’s Celebrate 140 Years (1886 - 2026)
Published: 03 May 2026
St Leonard’s Parish Church marked its 140th anniversary on Sunday 3rd May 2026 with a service…
Service of Union for North Ayr Parish Church
Published: 20 Apr 2026
The Service of Union and the Introduction of the Rev John McCutcheon to the charge of North Ayr took…
Diary
Service of Union for Maxwelltown West and New Abbey
05 May ’26, 6:45pm – 8:15pm
June 2026 Ordinary Meeting of Presbytery
13 Jun ’26, 10:30am – 3:30pm
September 2026 Ordinary Meeting of Presbytery
12 Sep ’26, 10:30am – 3:30pm
December 2026 Ordinary Meeting of Presbytery
01 Dec ’26, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Full DiaryWhat We Do?
How we support and encourage our congregations
Dedicated Staff
Five staff members work on behalf of congregations and committees to progress the work of Presbytery.
Online
We offer online information about every congregation in the Presbytery.
Standing Committees
Nine committees take forward the work of Presbytery to underpin its activities and obligations.
Learning and Training
To inform and increase the endeavours of the people of God at work within congregations.
Finance and Funding
We provide financial oversight of congregational finances and manage Presbytery budgets to support its work.
Oversight and Support
Providing Safeguarding, Goveranance and Review services to ensure safe and healthy environments for all.
Key Personnel
Who's Who in the Presbytery
Moderator
Mrs Gillian Lynn
Presbytery Clerk
Mrs Christine Murray
Depute Presbytery Clerk
Rev H Taylor Brown
Administration Officer
Mrs Sharon Caldwell
Presbytery Building Officer
Mrs Esmé Greenan
Mission Facilitator
Mr Brian Devlin
Business and Nomination
Keeps the wheels of Presbytery running: arranging meetings, managing people, congregational records, policies and procedures. It can act on behalf of Presbytery on occasion.
Mission
Assists the Presbytery and its congregations to be encouraged, resourced and `on fire` for the Five Marks of Mission: Tell, Teach, Tend, Transform and Treasure.
Safeguarding
Ensuring that the protection of children and vulnerable adults is at the forefront of all Presbytery and Congregational policies and procedures.
Finance
Promoting and encouraging Christian stewardship within its congregations and overseeing the financial element of that within the life of each congregation and of Presbytery.
Property
Supporting congregations in caring for their buildings, fixtures and fittings. Acting as a bridge between congregations and the General Trustees who own most buildings.
Presbytery Review
This committee keeps under review the operation of the Presbytery: its governance, procedures and practices. It advises on any areas requiring development.
Presbytery Planning
Working within the Presbytery’s Mission Plan to ensure that ministry is adequately resourced and buildings are utilised appropriately for worship and mission.
Superintendence
The point of referral for issues of conflict in congregations and for matters relating to the discipline of ministers, deacons and elders.
Ministries, Education, Resources and IT Committee
Supporting enquirers, Elders and Ministers in areas such as: calling, discernment, vocation, training, continuing development.