What are the key decision points where Vestry stop and prayerfully consider if we move forward?

The next key decision point for Vestry comes at the end of Summer 2025.  At that point we hope to have received feedback from the church family and raised the £300k required to move to the next stage, which is the detailed Concept Design phase.

What will happen to Ladycroft, Woodcroft and the Ministry Centre if a new building is constructed?

No decision has been made about the current buildings yet, as we are still in the early stages of the project and are working through the feasibility phase. Depending on the available space in the new building, we may not need to continue renting the Ministry Centre. Ladycroft might be sold, but no decisions have been made at this point. We recognise that Ladycroft holds spiritual and historical significance for our church. We are assuming that Woodcroft House will be refurbished as part of the building project.

Is there not an existing building in Balerno or the surrounding area that we could buy or rent long term?

At the early stages of the project, the Vestry asked a group of St. Mungo’s members, all with significant property experience, to explore other existing buildings in and around Balerno that might be available to us. To learn more about this process and the Options Appraisal, click on the Project Background section of the website.  As of May 2025, no suitable buildings, based on the established criteria, have become available.

Do we not need to maintain Woodcroft House as a rectory?

We are not required to keep Woodcroft or other buildings as a Rectory, but in the future should a Rector require accommodation, we would be required to provide one or assist the Rector to acquire their own residence.