Yes, the kirks will be available for multi-faith worship, weddings, christenings, funerals and other important services.

The graveyards are owned by Argyll & Bute council and there will be no change.

To cover maintenance costs, it is vital that the kirks are used by more people, more often and hence generate enough income to cover maintenance.

AKCH want to enhance our area hence it is vital that we do not compete with existing facilities. As such, it is a key criteria that all of our development opportunities complement existing services. Additionally, addressing a vital community need, and not competing with existing facilities, is a key criteria for all public funding.

We will do this in 3 ways:

Regular drop-in engagement session on key topics – first sessions April’24.

Quarterly Update Letters – first edition published June’24, distributed door to door, via email and Facebook.

Website Latest News – Board Meeting Minutes, Community Events, Funding Support Outcomes will all be posted.