Closure of Paisley church would be 'hammer blow' to community, says minister

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A third Renfrewshire church has been earmarked for closure as the Church of Scotland axe falls on Paisley North.Plans published by the church body suggest the former Wallneuk North Church should close and the congregation amalgamated with Oakshaw Trinity Church.It would also mean the loss of the minister for the church, a position currently being held by interim moderator Stuart Davidson.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial The proposal comes as part of the Clyde Presbytery’s efforts to reduce the number of ministers from 60 to 40.The Express has already revealed that Renfrew North Church and Johnstone High Parish Church have also been proposed for closure as part of the cull.Reverend Davidson said the news had been a hammer blow to the congregation which has had a presence in Paisley for over 100 years.Rev Davidson, who moved to Paisley North following the closure of St Ninian’s Church in Ferguslie, said members of the congregation have called on him to fight for the future of the Abercorn Street venue and the role it plays at the heart of the wider community.He said: “The congregation has had a