Worship
Worship at the Scots Kirk takes place every Sunday at 10h30. Services are family oriented and relaxed. As we are part of the Church of Scotland, our worship is Presbyterian in style. Members of the congregation play an integral role by presenting the Bible readings, leading the prayers of thanksgiving and intercession, and serving Communion. Our music style is fairly traditional, with the organ used predominantly. However, members sometimes share their talents by singing solos or playing the guitar or violin. We hope you feel at home in our midst.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion
We celebrate Communion as part of our regular Sunday morning worship on the first Sunday of each month and on other significant Christian festivals, such as Christmas and Easter. The sacrament of Holy Communion, also sometimes called the Lord's Supper, is open to all who love the Lord Jesus Christ.
Open and Affirming
As a loving and caring faith community, we recognize that we are one body in Christ and are called to love our neighbours as ourselves. In response to God’s call to be agents of justice, we welcome all individuals regardless of physical or mental ability, race, age, culture, family status, sexual orientation or gender identity into the full life and community of our church.
Children's Ministry
Every Sunday we have a crèche which looks after young kids from 8-month-old babies up to toddlers of 3 ½ years old. Children are present in church for the first part of the service and leave for Sunday School after the children's talk. Christian education is provided for children according to their age.
Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Care Team, together with the minister, is available to offer help and support, both practical and spiritual, for everyone. During our Sunday worship, Pastoral Care members wear a badge so that they are easily identified.
Should you, or someone you know, be feeling stressed, worried, unwell, or be transitioning to the Lausanne area, we are ready to visit and either listen, with respect and in confidence, or lend a practical hand.
Outreach
The aim of the Outreach Team is to generate ideas and opportunities for the Scots Kirk to engage with others who may not normally come to church.
It organises an Open Mic Night every quarter and Open Church during Holy Week, Advent and in the summer. We also participate in the Lausanne Christmas Midnight Run and join local churches in the neighbourhood to mark the week of prayer for Christian Unity.
Charities
The Scots Kirk supports a number of charities, raising funds primarily through the annual bazaar, retiring collections and other events through the year. The church's five-year project is Vine Trust, an international developmental charity based in Scotland that provides medical, home-building and care support to communities living in severe poverty in Tanzania and Peru.
Prayer and Bible Study
Every Sunday at 10h00, a small prayer group meets in the Fellowship Centre in St Andrew's House to pray for the concerns of the church. Bible studies are held in people's homes throughout the year, and periodically, e.g. during Lent, we hold themed discussions.
Visit the Prayer Matters website to prompt and resource your personal prayer. It is compiled by Irene Bom, prayer promoter in the International Presbytery.
Service Sheets
In addition to keeping everyone singing from the same hymn sheet (literally), the service handout contains useful information about the business of the church, fellowship and community events.