The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale welcomes you.
The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale was formed from the former Presbyteries of Falkirk, Hamilton and Lanark. If you live in the area or are just interested in the Church of Scotland within the area, welcome.
On this page you will find information relating to the new Presbytery as it takes its first steps after being formed in early 2022. Contact information for the Presbytery is available at the bottom of the page.
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Introducing our Moderator
Rev Derek Gunn is the moderator of Forth Valley and Clydesdale Presbytery from September 2024 - September 2025.
Rev Gunn is a retired minister still involved in ministry as a Locum and Interim Moderator of Bo’ness: St Andrews. He has worked for churches in Falkirk and Airdrie, as well as within the Scottish Prison Service. He is involved with the Rotary Club and also the Boys Brigade.
The moderator wears an official Badge of Office. The badge was designed and made by Karen Walls, a member at Larbert West Parish Church, and depict the Burning Bush from the story of Moses in the Bible, the symbol of the Church of Scotland in front of a Saltire.
Presbytery Clerk
Rev Dr John Cowie is the Interim Presbytery Clerk for Forth Valley and Clydesdale Presbytery.
Rev Dr Cowie has experience in international, ecumenical, and local church work, having spent time as a minister in Amsterdam, Edinburgh and also as clerk to the International Presbytery.
The presbytery employs Rev Dr Cowie two days a week as Interim Presbytery Clerk; he is supported by two interim Assistant Presbytery Clerks, Rev Robert Allan and Mr David Watt.
You can use the contact details below to contact John and the Presbytery office team.
Contacting the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale
The contact details for the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale are:
