St Luke’s Gospel tells us that Jesus’ ministry is just beginning. Handed a scroll containing words from the prophet Isaiah, Jesus reads from it:

‘The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.’

Jesus quite clearly identifies himself with these words. They are known as the Nazareth Manifesto. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians tells us that:
‘There are three things which last forever: Faith, Hope and Love and the greatest of the three is Love.’

Members of the Congregation of Kilmacolm Parish Church are striving to live these key words and are committed to being:

• a worshipping congregation
• a welcoming congregation
• a working congregation

Congregational Action Plan 2027-2031

In November 2026, in accordance with the General Assembly instruction, the Kirk Session has approved a draft Action Plan for work in which they will be engaged from 2027-2031. The Kirk Session held a conversation with the entire congregation in September 2026 to gather views and collectively discern God’s calling in where the church should be in his mission within Kilmacolm. Our Action Plan covers every aspect of congregational life and provides a framework for action over the coming years and will be finalised in January 2027.

You can read the action plan below.