Our News

First Sunday of Advent 2023

Today, Sunday, 3rd December, 2023, was the first Sunday in Advent. It was a nice occasion for Ross who was asked to light the first candle by Edson.

I know he would be very pleased to be involved. Well done, Ross.

Christmas Card Competition Results 2023

We are delighted to announce the three designs, which will be printed as Christmas Cards for distribution to our Church members, were designed by the following children:

Evie Campbell Age 9 (Noel)
Poppy McLellan Age 9 (Merry Christmas)
Sophie Wilson Age 11 (Silhouette Sleigh)

The Thrift Shop is open the first Tuesday of the month from 10:00-12:00, from September to April, selling many different items from household goods, clothing, books and toys. The items for sale are donated by people throughout the area and many excellent bargains are to be found.

The JAM Club

The Mure Memorial JAM Club (Jesus and Me) meet on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. The JAM Club Juniors is for 2-4 year olds with The JAM Club for Primary School age. The children learn about Jesus in an interesting and enjoyable programme. Please come and join The JAM Club were all are made very welcome.

The Guild

The Church of Scotland Guild is a movement within the Church of Scotland which invites and encourages both women and men to commit their lives to Jesus Christ and enables them to express their faith in worship, prayer and action. With around 23,000 members, the Guild is one of Scotland’s largest voluntary organisation.

SENIOR CITIZENS

The Senior Citizens meet on Mondays from 1.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. from October to March. Please feel free to come along and enjoy friendship and fellowship.

45th Glasgow Girls’ Brigade Juniors & Brigaders

The Juniors and Brigaders of the Girls’ Brigade meet on Wednesdays, from September to May, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Juniors age group is 8 to 12 years (Primary 4 to 7).

45th Glasgow Girls’ Brigade Explorers Section

The Explorers Section meets on Mondays, from September to May, from 6.15 to 7.30 p.m. This age group is 5 to 8 years (Primary 1 to 3).

Gardening Team

The Gardening Team attempt to keep the garden area as tidy as possible. There are numerous jobs that need done around the garden areas: planting, trimming the shrubs and trees, hoeing and weeding, sweeping the steps and picking up litter, etc.

Boys’ Brigade Anchor Boys

The Anchor Boys meet on Friday evenings throughout the session from 6:15-7:15 p.m. for ages 5-8 years (Primary 1-3).

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.

Co-operative Community Fund Presentation – MAP

The Mure Access Project which is providing improved access to our church building received a fantastic boost of £4126.36 from the Co-operative Community Fund from our two local Co-operatives both located in the Barrachnie shops area.

Church members were delighted to be presented with the cheque from the two managers of the shops, Lee and Neil, and all members are very grateful to them and the community for their support.

GB Explorers: Collage Competition 2019

The 45th Glasgow attended the Girls’ Brigade Collage Competition at Renfield St Stephen’s Church, on Saturday, 26th January, 2019, with three teams entering.

BB Junior Section: Glasgow Battalion Indoor Sports 2019

The Glasgow Battalion held an Indoor Sports Competition for Junior Section boys on the 18th January, 2019. There were over 100 boys taking part in the various events at the Emirates Arena. All boys tooks part in events of 60 and 200 metre races, shot putt and long jump. There was a also a team relay race and tug-of-war. The boys enjoyed themselves immensely.