Church Buildings

You may have noticed the occasional post on the blog throughout this year, highlighting that the Congregational Board and Kirk Session have been reflecting on several issues relating to the buildings of Hilton Church. At this morning's service we launched a month long consultation for the whole congregation to engage in the discussion. With the upkeep and development of church buildings being the responsibility of, and only possible due to the contributions of the congregation, we want everyone to be able to have their say on how they think we should move forward. Some of the challenges during the Board's reflection on buildings has been the acknowledgement that we need to consider the future development and use of our buildings, against the reality that no specific plan or vision for a major redevelopment has become clear so far, and the current economic situation may well affect any fundraising efforts. So we've focussed the consultation around priorities. What are your TOP THREE PRIORITIES for improvement of our buildings?

There are a number of ways you can have your say:

• Paper forms are available in the church to fill in and leave in the boxes at tables in the foyer and large hall
• Email your suggestions to buildings@hiltonchurch.org.uk
• Comment and join the discussion online with our special Buildings Blog at www.hiltonchurchbuildings.blogspot.com (links on church blog and website)
• Chat to board members over coffee after services
• Join a focus/vision/planning group for ongoing reflection on buildings (email as above)
  
  

Everyone's views are equally important to us. So whether you think we should completely rebuild the church buildings, or think they're fine just as they are, or anything in between, please do let us know.

Mike Robertson
Congregational Board Chairman