Basis of Union Agreement
On Sunday 8th June, 2025 the congregations of St Andrew's Parish Church and Bo'ness Old Kirk each voted on a Basis of Union adjustment that sought to create a union of both congregations to form a new congregation to be called "Bo'ness Parish Church".
Representatives from the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale were present in each congregation to lead and oversee the voting process.
In St Andrew's Parish Church there voted: 24 For the Basis of Union adjustment and 8 Against the Basis of Union adjustment.
In Bo'ness Old Kirk there voted: 71 For the Basis of Union adjustment and 1 Against the Basis of Union adjustment.
Therefore as each congregation voted in the majority "For" the Basis of Union adjustment, it is declared agreed.
The Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale have set a date of 1st September 2025 when the Union will legally come into effect.
Over the summer period the two congregations and Kirk Sessions will work together to make plans for a successful transition into the new congregation "Bo'ness Parish Church" and more details will follow as these conversations progress.