Our News
Our News
Easter Card Design Activity 2021
Three cards were chosen to be used to be deliver a message to the congregation. Look for them dropping through your door soon.
The successful designers from left to right are: Grace McKibbin, Stuart Paterson and Katie Cross. Well done to you all.
Youth Fellowship
The Youth Fellowship is for young people from S1-S6 and they meet in the big hall on Sunday evenings, September through June, from 7 to 9 p.m. There is also a morning edition, YF:AM, which meets Sunday mornings 10 to 11 a.m.
Poppy Stone Painting Display 2020
Well done to everyone who painted poppies on to stones. It is a fitting tribute for the armed forces. Many thanks to the Patrick family for displaying them to nicely.
Ringing Support for the NHS
Jack found an excellent use for the BB Junior Section bell. Ringing his support for the NHS. Well done Jack! Hope you remember to keep it clean.
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.
Edson’s Last Service at Mure
We are all so sorry that Edson’s last Sunday with us was 28th January, 2024.
He will probably never know the full impact he had on the folk of Mure Memorial.
From a pastoral point of view, he brought comfort and peace to everyone he visited – in homes or in hospitals – and he will be sadly missed.
His faith and passion for the Lord and His Word were evident from his very first day with us.
His all-age talks had our youngsters’ attention and his reflections helped us see how relative the Bible is in our daily lives.
Property Administrator Vacancy
We are looking for someone to be an Administrator for the Property Committee. This would involve looking after the property records and keeping them up to date. It would mainly be a clerical role.
If anyone is interested please speak to Alastair or email sessionclerk@mure.org for more details.
Guild Keep Fit
The Guild Keep Fit On Thursday, 11th January, 2024, the Guild members took part in a Keep Fit afternoon in the church hall. As you can see from the pictures there was a good attendance and obviously they enjoyed themselves. Looks like a lot of hard work, but expect they will
Fourth Sunday of Advent 2023
The fourth Sunday of Advent is with us today and the candle – which represents Love – was lit by Calum. Ellie then went on to light the Christmas Candle assisted by Edson.
Third Sunday of Advent 2023
Well done to Abi taking a turn
of lighting
the candle on the
third Sunday of Advent.