The Presbytery of Perth is part of the Church of Scotland and serves a wide and wonderfully varied area, covering the council areas of Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Perth and Kinross, Dundee and Angus.
Our congregations are found in all kinds of places — from vibrant cities and towns to rural villages, farmland, coastal communities, and the beautiful mountains and glens of this part of Scotland.
Across the Presbytery there are 103 congregations, each one unique, with its own story, community, and way of serving God and the people around them.
The role of Presbytery is to support the gathered life of the Church of Scotland in this area. We seek to resource and encourage local congregations as they worship, pray, learn, care for one another and serve their communities in the name of Christ.
Presbytery also helps congregations stay connected to the wider Church, offering encouragement, oversight and practical support to ministers, elders and members so that churches can flourish in their local context.
Message from the presbytery Clerk
Presbytery is here to support our congregations.
You can contact us via the details below and we will be glad to assist you.
Presbytery of Perth
Suite F3, Riverview House,
Friarton Road, Perth PH2 8DF
Tel. +44(0)7596 868064
Scottish Charity No. SC014528
In Focus
These are some of our Presbytery priorities.
Mission
Mission is sharing the good news of God’s love for the world in Jesus Christ. Find out more and resources here.
Safeguarding
What you need to know about safeguarding, training levels, courses and the presbytery safeguarding register.
Training
For upcoming Presbytery training opportunities, click here.
Digital Ministry
Digital ministry is part of the Church’s calling to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Find out more.
Chaplaincy Support
Presbytery Chaplains are here to support ministry staff.
Contact them here.
News and Stories
Updates, announcements, and reflections from across the Presbytery.
Click here for our Weekly Newsletter - The Friday Roundup
Notes from the Presbytery Clerk
News, reflections, and the occasional seaside thought from John Ferguson.
Four Years On – Reflecting On The Presbytery of Perth
It’s hard to believe that the Presbytery of Perth has existed for almost four years now. In reflecting on this major change to the structure of our Church, I’m conscious that there are a number of...
The Importance of Consultation
One of the lessons I took away from this year’s General Assembly was the importance of consultation. The fact that our Overture regarding support for congregations without the Right to Call had to...
New Website and Giving Thanks for Session Clerks
I am really pleased to be able to contribute a few thoughts to our new Presbytery website. The first thing I would like to do is thank Karen Kelman for the many hours of work she has put into...
Online Gathering
Catch up on recent updates, community moments and worship from our Presbytery online.
Presbytery of Perth
The Presbytery of Perth is part of the Church of Scotland. We are 103 congregations and we serve a wide and wonderfully varied area, covering the council areas of Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Perth and Kinross, Dundee and Angus.
Bridge of Allan Parish Church is open 10 am - 5pm for prayer - if anyone in the area wants to join them for the national Day of prayer.Light in the Darkness 🕯️
This Saturday, 31st October, the Church of Scotland is inviting congregations and communities across the country to join together in a Day of Prayer.
As part of this, Bridge of Allan Parish Church will be open between 10am and 5pm, offering a space for anyone who wishes to come in, pause, reflect and pray.
We don't need to look very far to see darkness in our world. Conflict, uncertainty, injustice, loneliness, and the challenges facing our communities and churches are all very real.
But darkness is not the whole story.
As Christians, we believe that even the smallest light can make a difference. That hope is not simply something we wait for, but something we are called to share, through our words, our actions and our prayers.
Whether you have a particular concern on your heart, want to pray for our community and the wider world, or simply need a moment of peace in the midst of a busy day, you are warmly invited to drop into the church at any point between 10am and 5pm.
We would also love to welcome friends from neighbouring Church of Scotland congregations, churches of other denominations, and the wider community. Prayer is something that brings us together, across congregations, traditions and communities, as we share our hopes and concerns for the world.
There's no need to book, no expectation to stay for any particular length of time, and no need to find the right words. Just come as you are.
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it. — John 1:5
Saturday 31st October | 10am–5pm
Bridge of Allan Parish Church
Everyone is welcome.
#LightInTheDarkness #DayOfPrayer #ChurchOfScotland #BridgeOfAllan #BofAPC Logie Kirk, Stirling Lecropt Kirk St. Saviour’s Episcopal Church Presbytery of Perth Church of Scotland
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Upcoming events
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Saturday 7th November 2026
10.30 am
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Saturday 6th February 2027
10.30 am
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Thursday 6th May 2027
7 pm
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Tuesday 22nd June 2027
7 pm
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Tuesday 7th September 2027
7 pm
Presbytery Meeting
In person at St. Matthew’s Church, Perth, and online. Zoom details will be sent out.
Saturday 6th November 2027
10.30 am