What's On

Next Week

Sunday, 27 April
11:00 am
Morning Worship
led by Rev Dr Elijah Obinna
at St Andrew's
7:00 pm
Evening Praise Service
at St Andrew's
Monday, 28 April
1:00 pm
CAIR Club
at St John's
Tuesday, 29 April
11:00 am
Tuesday Bible Study
See Yvonne Young for details
at St John's
11:30 am
Dementia Hub
at St Andrew's
Thursday, 1 May
9:00 am
F.A.T. Club
at St John's
9:30 am
Kettle's On!
at St John's
10:30 am
Mid-week Service
at St John's
11:00 am
Heart for Art  [More...]
at St Andrew's
7:15 pm
Badminton Club
at St John's
Friday, 2 May
1:00 pm
Dementia Hub Walk and Talk
at St Andrew's
Sunday, 4 May
11:00 am
Morning Worship
led by Rev Roy Cowieson
at St John's

Later

May
11
United Service for
Christian Aid Week
at Baptist Church
11
BB End of Session Service
11 to 17 May
Christian Aid Week
Click here for details of events
in Carluke and Law
14
Monthly Service
at Milton Grange Nursing Home
17 to 22 May
General Assembly Week
24
Soup and Sweet Lunch
at St John's

Welcome to Forest Kirk

Forest Kirk Church of Scotland, Carluke, along with Kirkton and Law Parish Churches, form a Cluster within the Presbytery of Forth Valley and Clydesdale.

Together, they serve the towns of Carluke and Law and outlying farms and villages such as Kilcadzow and Yieldshields.  For information about our congregation and activities at each location, follow the links in the navigation bar above.  Information which cannot be found on this website might be found on the websites of the two previous congregations:

Former St Andrew's Website

Former St John's Website

Pastoral Letter, March 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ

Grace and peace be with you!  As we enter the sacred season of Lent, we embark on a journey of reflection, renewal, and anticipation-walking with Christ toward the cross and the glory of Easter morning.  This is a time to pause, pray, and open our hearts to God's transforming grace, embracing His call to love and serve more deeply.  Lent invites us to draw closer to God, seek His presence in our daily lives, and renew our commitment to the road of faith.

As a united congregation, we have many opportunities to worship, pray, and fellowship, strengthening our bond as a family in Christ.  On Friday, 7 March, we will mark the World Day of Prayer at Law Church, standing in solidarity with Christians around the globe.  As April unfolds, we eagerly anticipate the Watoto Choir's vibrant evening of music and testimony on Tuesday, 1 April, at Forest Kirk (St John's, 6:00 pm) - a celebration of faith through song and story.

Holy Week offers profound moments for reflection and unity:

  • Palm Sunday, 13 April, 7:00 pm – A Praise Service at Kirkton, preparing our hearts for the journey ahead.
  • Wednesday, 16 April, 7:00 pm – A United Service at Law, bringing us together in shared devotion.
  • Thursday, 17 April, 7:00 pm – A United Holy Communion Service at Forest Kirk (St John's), remembering Christ's final meal with His disciples.
  • Good Friday, 18 April, 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm – A Quiet Time at Forest Kirk (St Andrew's).
  • Good Friday, 18 April, 7:00 pm - United Service at the URC

Easter weekend brings both reflection and rejoicing.  On Saturday, 19 April, the Christian Puppet Ministry will present The Easter Story at Forest Kirk (St John's) at 2:00 pm, offering a unique and creative retelling of Christ's passion.  Then, on Easter Sunday, 20 April, we will begin the morning with a Sunrise Service at Market Square (8:30 am), followed by breakfast at Kirkton Church, as together we proclaim the joyous truth: Christ is Risen!

As we walk this Lenten journey side by side, may we find strength in Christ, encouragement in one another, and hope in the promise of resurrection.

With every blessing in Christ,

Rev. Dr. Elijah Obinna
Minister