Motion · S4M-12143 · 22 Jan 2015
Bishopton Parish Church Historic Bicentenary
The motion
That the Parliament notes that Bishopton Parish Church in Renfrewshire will celebrate 200 years of worship in the parish church building on Ferry Road, Bishopton, on 12 May 2015, acknowledges that, during these 200 years, the parish and local community have undergone and witnessed many significant changes and considers that, through these two centuries, the church has proved to be an enduring presence of faith and worship, providing fellowship, hope and support to the local community; pays tribute to all those, past and present, who have provided spiritual leadership, pastoral care and stewardship of the church’s affairs and activities in Bishopton; further notes what it sees as the positive and mutually enjoyable relationship that has been developed with Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic church in Bishopton, resulting in a number of shared services and activities throughout the year, which has greatly enriched the wider community; congratulates Bishopton Parish Church on the historic bicentenary of its building, and wishes all those who worship at the church and their friends in Our Lady of Lourdes well in their endeavours to provide a continued presence of faith and worship in Bishopton in the future.
Supporters (26)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 23 Jan 2015
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 23 Jan 2015
- Neil Bibby Scottish Labour 23 Jan 2015
- Cameron Buchanan 23 Jan 2015
- Roderick Campbell 23 Jan 2015
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 23 Jan 2015
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 23 Jan 2015
- Bill Kidd 23 Jan 2015
- John Lamont 23 Jan 2015
- Jamie McGrigor 23 Jan 2015
- Stuart McMillan Scottish National Party 23 Jan 2015
- Nanette Milne 23 Jan 2015
- Margaret Mitchell 23 Jan 2015
- John Pentland 23 Jan 2015
- Mary Scanlon 23 Jan 2015
- Liz Smith 23 Jan 2015
- David Torrance Scottish National Party 23 Jan 2015
- Nigel Don 26 Jan 2015
- Richard Lyle 26 Jan 2015
- Mike MacKenzie 26 Jan 2015
- Dennis Robertson 26 Jan 2015
- Kevin Stewart 26 Jan 2015
- Sandra White 27 Jan 2015
- Clare Adamson Scottish National Party 4 Feb 2015
- Bob Doris Scottish National Party 4 Feb 2015
- Hugh Henry 5 Feb 2015
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.