The doors of a historic Lanarkshire church have been thrown open as a minister bids to help his community deal with the cost of living crisis.Bothwell Parish Church is offering people hot meals and shelter over the winter months.And Rev.
Iain Majcher swapped his pulpit for a PlayStation to launch the project at the 14th century Grade A listed Church of Scotland building.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The Winter Warmer project, a collaboration with the Bothwell Futures charity, sees the building open four days a week, with volunteers serving lunch and dinner.People can pop in for a coffee or find a quiet corner to do some work or study.Football fans can even pull up a pew to tackle the newly-released FIFA23 computer game.
Rev. Majcher told Lanarkshire Live : "I attended a Church of Scotland online meeting when stark statistics were given about what this winter might bring for people. "The church has to look after its community and while Bothwell has an image as a wealthy village there is a real need for something like this."It's not just homeless people and the poorest who need help.
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