Our News
Our News
Sheila Blackwood’s 50 Years of Service to Girl Guiding
A surprise celebration was held in Mure Memorial on Saturday, 29th February, 2020, to mark the 50 years of outstanding service that Sheila has given to the Girl Guides. Her fellow Guide leaders laid on a fantastic afternoon tea which was enjoyed by all.
BB Junior Section: Indoor Sports Competition 2020
The 137th Glasgow Company attended the Glasgow Battalion Indoor Sports competition at the Emirates Arena on 16th January, 2020. The boys had a great time taking part in the impressive Emirates Sports Arena. This is an exceptionally competitive event which is very well attended, and success is hard to come by. All the boys did very well, and two of them reached great success.
Chalking the Step 2020
On Sunday, 5th January, 2020, Mure Memorial held a Chalking the Step blessing after the morning service.
This was in collaboration with visual artists Gardner & Gardner and the Moderator who invited every congregation to gather at the front steps of their church and pray a blessing on everyone who will cross the threshold of their building in 2020.
John Coutts – Bon Voyage
After many, many years of service within Mure Memorial, it was good for the congregation to be able to wish farewell to John as he moves down to Southampton to live with his daughter.
MAP Official Opening Ceremony 2019
On Sunday, 12th May, 2019, after many years of piloting the Mure Access Project to provide improved access facilities to the church for our community, Peter Malcolm and Janet Park, were present to see their hard work come to fruition. The new facilities takes the form of a building extension with a lift and additional accessible toilet facilities. An enjoyable lunch was held after the opening ceremony which everyone enjoyed.
Presentation Evening
A presentation evening was held due to the retirement of the Rev. Alex Stuart, Session Clerk Janet Park and a change of job for Child and Youth Worker Douglas Robertson.
Faure’s Requiem
COME & SING – FAURE’S REQUIEM
Saturday, 2nd November, 2019
This is your chance to sing or listen to a performance of Faure’s Requiem. Organised by Dr Katy Cooper, the Director of Chapel Music at the University of Glasgow and Andrew Forbes, the Director of Music at Glasgow Cathedral.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Visit
Junior Section Boys’ Brigade
Easterhouse Fire
Station Visit
The Junior Section BB boys enjoyed a visit to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Fire Service station in Easterhouse on Thursday, 28th November, 2019.
GIFT SERVICE 2019
On Sunday, 8th December, 2019, Mure Memorial had a very successful Gift Service where presents were collected for two charities – Glasgow the Caring City is a charity which supports children in crisis here and overseas – and Glasgow East Women’s Aid who provide support for women, children and young people who are affected by domestic abuse. Below are the The JAM Club members who assisted with the collection of the gifts.
Nativity Play 2019
The children of the JAM Club entertained the congregation on Sunday, 22nd December, 2019, with a rhyming version of the Nativity Play. The actors were accompanied by a Junior Choir who sang with great voice and enthusiasm. Well done to all the children and to the staff for the organisation of such a wonderful play.
Boys’ Brigade Junior Section Dalguise 2019
From the 3rd to the 5th May, 2019, 14 Junior Section Boys’ and Staff enjoyed an excellent weekend at Dalguise.
Boys’ Brigade Queen’s Badge Award 2019
On the 9th May, 2019, at the Junior and Company Section Display of the 137th Glasgow Company Boys’ Brigade, Callum Greenshields was presented with the Queen’s Badge, in the usual tradition, by his mum.
Congratulations go to Callum for this great achievement.
Diamond Wedding Celebrations
On the 17th March, 2019, the congregation joined together to celebrate two couples reaching the major milestone of 60 years of marriage.
The congregation enjoyed a lovely lunch and thanks go to all who contributed and helped provide the meal.
Glasgow Battalion Bible Knowledge 2019
The Boys’ Brigade’s Glasgow Battalion Bible Knowledge Competition was held in Kenmure Parish Church on Saturday, 24th February, 2019. The competition was well attended and yielded great success for the 137th with the team coming in first. The successful team below were Mason McCutcheon, Adam Forrester, Callum Patrick and Cameron Arthur.