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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.
Boys’ Brigade Junior Section
The 137th Glasgow Company Boys’ Brigade Junior Section meet on Thursday evenings from September to early May from 7:15-9:00 p.m. for ages 8-11 years (Primary 4-6). For more information email: juniorsectionbb@mure.org Come along and join in all the fun, games and activities. Some of the activities we enjoy: CAPTURE THE FLAG ●
Boys’ Brigade, Company Section
Our Boys Brigade company at Mure Memorial is the 137th Glasgow. If you would like further information about the Company please email the Captain on boysbrigade@mure.org The Company Section of the Boys’ Brigade meets on Fridays from September to April, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. for 11 to 16 year
Badminton Club
The Badminton Club meet on Monday nights from 8 to 10 p.m. In the Large Hall in the Church from October to April, and is open to women and men 16+. The skill levels of the members is very varied and we all enjoy the game, the friendship and

Monday Summer Friendship Club 2023
The Fellowship enjoyed their closing lunch on 31st July, 2023, which also included a sing-song and some dancing. A great time was had by all who attended.Thanks to everyone who helped make this a successful session. There were between 20 and 30 people who attended each week who certainly enjoyed themselves.

BB Junior Section: Bible Knowledge 2023
The Angus Stuart Trophy for Bible Knowledge was begun in honour of Mr Stuart’s many years of faithful service to the 137th. It is quite a difficult competition and requires a lot of work by the boys. The winner this year – for the second time – is Ethan Hooper.