BLACKBRAES AND SHIELDHILL PARISH
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
LINKED WITH
MUIRAVONSIDE PARISH CHURCH
OF SCOTLAND
On Sunday 27th October both Blackbraes and Shieldhill as well as Muiravonside had their final services in their respective premises and are now part of a Union of the Upper Braes Churches.
Established on 1st November 2024, the Upper Braes Parish Church became a united Church of Scotland congregation worshipping and ministering across two centres from the legacy congregations of Blackbraes and Shieldhill, Brightons, Muiravonside and Slamannan.
All worship now takes place at :
Brightons Ministry Centre (formerly Brightons Parish Church)
Main Street
Brightons
Falkirk
FK2 0JT
and
Slamannan Ministry Centre
(formerly Slamannan Parish Church)
Manse Place,
Main Street,
Slamannan
Falkirk
FK1 3EN
Sunday services now take place in both our ministry centres and online from Brightons Ministry Centre at 11am.
Please click on our Logo below and you will be taken to our new Upper Braes Parish Church Website which has all the latest news and info
Archived items are below
The new Winter 2023 joint magazine with Brightons Parish Church is now available to view. Please click on the picture of the magazine above which will take you direct to the magazine on the Brightons Parish Church website.
The new Summer 2023 joint magazine with Brightons Parish Church is now available to view. Please click on the picture of the magazine above which will take you direct to the magazine on the Brightons Parish Church website.
To find out all the latest news on the Shieldhill Butterfly Project, please click on the image below
Please click on the buttons above to view a map and directions to the respective Churches.
"I stopped at the church on my way home from work. Even when it is closed, there is still a sense of peace and calm which surrounds it. I love it there. Took this photo and can see so much of the character held within this beautiful place." - Nicola x
"All creatures great and small"
04/04/22.
The Easter edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
Please click on the magazine cover below to view.
05/12/21.
The Christmas edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
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14/09/21.
The Autumn edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
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22/05/21
The Spring edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
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09/11/20
The Winter/Christmas Edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
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07/06/20
Professor Stuart McDonald has written a Reflection for Trinity Sunday and it has been such a pleasure to post it on the website. To view his excellent Reflection please click on the cover below.
27/03/20
01/12/19
The Winter edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
Please click on the magazine cover below to view.
04/10/19
The two photos below are from the the Blackbraes and Shieldhill Harvest Service which took place on Sunday 29th September 2019.
Harvest
Harvest Pair
02/09/19
The Autumn edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
Please click on the magazine cover below to view.
09/04/19
The Easter edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
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03/12/18
The Winter edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
Please click on the magazine cover below to view.
19/08/18
The Autumn edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
Please click on the magazine cover below to view.
09/03/18
The Easter edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
Please click on the magazine cover below to view.
13/12/17
Photos added to gallery from the recent Guild annual Christmas Party which was enjoyed by all. Santa Claus even took a short break again from his busy preparations this year to drop in for a few moments and give everyone presents!
Well done Santa!
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22/11/17
The Winter edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
Please click on the magazine cover below to view.
13/10/17
Photos added to the Gallery of the Rendezvous Afternoon Tea at Slamannan which took place September 2017.
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04/08/17
The Summer edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
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22/04/17
Photos added to Gallery of the Blackbraes and Shieldhill
Easter Breakfast.
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02/04/17
The Easter edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
Please click on the magazine cover below to view.
16/12/16
Photos from the recent Guild annual Christmas Party which was enjoyed by all. Santa Claus even took a short break from his busy preparations to drop in for a few moments and give everyone presents!
Well done Santa!
Please click on the image below to view the photos.
17/11/16
The Winter edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
Please click on the magazine cover below to view.
24/09/16
Photos added to Gallery of Harvest Service preparations at both
Shieldhill and Muiravonside Churches .
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09/08/16
Photos added to Gallery of the Banner Group.
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05/08/16
Information re donations/assistance etc and latest news added to the Shieldhill Butterfly Project.
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21/07/16
Photos added to Gallery of the Joint Service which took place at Muiravonside Church on Sunday July 03rd 2016.
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04/03/16
The Easter edition of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church linked with Muiravonside Parish Church Magazine is now available for viewing.
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Jim Currie's book, "Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church 1864-2014. 150 Years Serving the Parish" is now available for viewing on the website.
Please click on the image below to view this excellent book which charts the history of Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church from its beginning right up to the present day.
Timeline charting Blackbraes and Shieldhill Parish Church's 150 years by Jim Currie.
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For other archived news from previous years such as Baptismal records, photos and the magazines, please hover your mouse over the buttons below to gain access to the the individual churches' pages.
©2009/2022 Blackbraes and Shieldhill linked with Muiravonside Parish Church of Scotland
Registered Charity
Blackbraes and Shieldhill SC 002512
Muiravonside SC 007571
