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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.

Nativity Service 2021
The children and staff of the JAM Club portrayed the Christmas story for us today with singing and dancing. It was greatly enjoyed by the congregation. Below are a few pictures of the occasion. Many thanks to all the JAM Club.
Thanks to everyone who participated and to Peter for the editing.

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.