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Bearsden Cross Church - Organisations


Kirk Session Committees
  • Pastoral Group
  • Christian Nurture
  • Praise & Worship
  • Local Mission
  • World Mission and Service
  • Social Functions
  • Publications & Publicity
  • Eco-Group
  • Safeguarding Committee
  • Archive
Congregational Board
Stewardship Campaign
Association of Bearsden Churches
Christian Aid
Scottish Bible Society
Mission Partner
Traidcraft
Church Organisations
  • Choir
  • Jubilate
  • Transport to Church
  • Prayer List & Prayer Group
  • Bible Study Groups
  • Coffee After Church
  • Guild
  • Knitting & Sewing Circle
  • Childrens Activities
  • Phoenix Circle
  • WAGs
  • Saturday Night Club
  • Parent & Child
  • Bearsden Cross Ladies Badminton Club
  • Bearsden Players
  • Bearsden Literary Society
  • Bearsden Rocks
  • Monday Club
  • The Way Ahead Group
  • The Forum
  • Walking Club
BEAM
Lodging House Mission
Uniformed Organisations
  • Girls' Brigade
  • Boys' Brigade
  • Girlguiding
  • Scouting

Kirk Session Committees

Pastoral Group

The Pastoral Group exists to support the Minister in visiting the elderly and housebound.
Secretary: Jean McPherson

Christian Nurture

Aims to encourage the spiritual development of the congregation, e.g. supporting Bible Study , Prayer, and Adult Christian Education.
Convener: Mary Munro

Praise Worship

Aims to encourage and develop the use of music and praise to enhance Christian worship, culture and faith.
Convener: Richard Day

Local Mission

Seeks to reach out to the Parish, inviting involvement with the Church.
Convener: Wendy Owler

World Mission and Service

Aims to promote activities to support world mission and to serve the needs of the third world through Christian Aid and other agencies.
Convener: Margaret Marriott

Social Functions

Arranges a variety of social activities aimed at welcoming new members and enhancing fellowship.
Convener: Ruth Scott

Publications and Publicity

The committee oversee the production and distribution of the monthly magazine, the Year Book, and this Website as well as undertaking publicity on behalf of the congregation including the notice boards and articles in the local press.
Convener: Thelma Struthers

Eco-Groupeco-congregation

Eco-congregation Scotland is an ecumenical programme to help churches understand environmental issues in the context of their Faith and take Spiritual and practical steps to care for God's creation.
Convener: Diane Walker

Safeguarding Committee

Convener: The Minister
Safeguarding Officer: Roslyn Lindsay

Archive

With the union of the North and South Churches, the new Cross Church Kirk Session appointed an Archivist for each of the former congregations to keep historical documents. Early minute books are held in the National Archives of Scotland, but there are a lot of records of both congregations in the church. However there are gaps which archivists would appreciate help in filling. If anyone is having a clear out and finds anything that might be useful, please get in touch.
North: Allan Struthers
South: Margaret Campbell

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Congregational Board

The Board is responsible for the maintenance of the Church Buildings and the general administration of the congregational finances. It is made up of the Minister, twelve elders appointed by the Kirk Session and twelve members elected by the congregation at the AGM.

Chairman: The Minister
Clerk: Douglas Thomson
Treasurer: Hamish Scott
Gift Aid Treasurer: Peter Drummond
Freewill Offering Convener: Lesley Shaw
Property Committee Convener: Gillian Stewart
Finance Committee Convener: Peter Drummond
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Stewardship Campaign

To be run between October and February, in line with an instruction from the General Assembly for all congregations through out the Church of Scotland to undertake a campaign. It is in response to our own needs, as the congregation needs to address a deficit, which needs to be addressed by all our members.
Co-ordinator: Lesley Shaw
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Association of Bearsden Churches

This is a committee of representatives from all the Bearsden Churches of all denominations. The ABC organises various ecumenical events such as 'One World Week ' and Holy Week see the ABC website.
Representatives: The Minister, Alisdair Meldrum and Keith Moody.

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Christian Aid

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The Churches'charity
working with people, helping them to find their own way out of poverty. Anyone who has ideas or would like to help with fundraising contact the Church Office otherwise see the website.
Representative: Lyndsay Ross
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Mission Partner

James Laing is the Church of Scotland's Regional Manager in Israel, overseeing the Scots Hotel, in Tiberius, the Tabeetha School in Jaffa and the St Andrew's Scottish Guesthouse in Jerusalem, where he and hsi wife, Nicola and young son are based. Information and the letters they send are on the board in the assembly area.
Contact: Lyndsay Ross
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Scottish Bible Society 'The Word for the World' scottish_bible_society

The Scottish Bible Society is an independent charity working with all Christian denominations worldwide and here in Scotland providing Bibles, New Testaments, as well as resource materials in a variety of formats to congregations, schools, and other Christian organisations. It also translates and publishes Scriptures, see the website.
Contact: Diane Walker
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A sale is held monthly of tea, coffee, dried fruit, sweets and chocolate, and other Traidcraft goods. From October to December, Christmas cards are available.
For details contact Jo Moody through the Church Office otherwise see website.
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Church Organisations

Church Choir

Church music is under the general direction of the Organist and Choirmaster, Nairn Young. The church choir is open to everyone interested in singing. No experience is necessary as training is given at the weekly choir practices which are held on Thursdays at 7.30p.m. in the church hall. The choir leads the praise and sings an Introit and Anthem at Sunday services. The repertoire is very varied, including music from the Renaissance to the present day, is usually in four parts (S.A.T.B.); occasionally in five or six parts. The choir also makes a major contribution to the praise at the festivals of Easter and Christmas, and gives concerts and recitals from time to time. If you think you might like to join us or just want to find out more then please contact the organist and choirmaster, Nairn Young for further information.

We have a pipe organ in our church building which is due to undergo a renovation shortly. Details of the instrument are recorded on the National Pipe Organ Register follow the links to see the entries. The organ is a TC Lewis organ from 1911 thought to have been originally in Buchleuch Church and was moved to its present location about 1955.

Jubilate

This all-age music group contibutes to services on an occasional basis. Members of the Congregation who can play a musical instrument are invited to consider joining Jubilate.
Contact: 'Stina Scott

Prayer List Prayer Group

A monthly prayer list is published with suggested topics for prayer during the month and an invitation is extended to any who would wish to come together as a group for prayer. Suggestions and requests for inclusion on the list are welcome. Topics can include congregational activities and (if requested) individual members or their families as well as wider concerns. Details from the Church Office.

Bible Study Groups

Groups meet on certain Sunday evenings and weekday mornings and aim to offer members an opportunity to come together as part of a group to discuss questions arising from a passage in the Bible, or from an extract from a book on a related topic. Meetings are advertised in the monthly magazine, in the Sunday leaflets or contact the Church Office.
Contact: Hamish or 'Stina Scott

Lending Library

A small collection of books on religious topics is displayed monthly and members are invited to borrow books and return them the next month. Anyone with suitable books who is willing to donate to the collection is invited to hand them in on a Sunday when the books are on display or contact the Church Office.
Contact: Hamish or 'Stina Scott

Transport to Church

Volunteers are asked to help one Sunday a month, or even be a 'reserve' on a rota to provide transport to church for those that need it. If you are willing to help, or if you need transport, please contact the church office.
Contact: Christine Cogan

Coffee After Church

Volunteers always welcome to serve tea and coffee or help with the washing up, while we enjoy fellowship and friendship after morning worship. BEAM (the 'talking newspaper') and the Lodging House Missionany benefit from the profits.
Contact: Jane Connor

Church Flowers

Provision and Arrangement Convener: Aileen Minty
Secretary & Treasurer: Gwen Stockes & Christine Taggart
Distribution: Barbara Skett, Jo Moody

Childrens & Young People's Activities

Cradle Roll: Desnee Ashley
Creche: Vicky Williams
Sunday School: Beginners - Anne Reid; Primary - Collette Figes; Senior - Jill McIlfatrick
Sunday School Secretary: Elizabeth Thomson
Sunday School Treasurer: Hamish Scott
Bible Class contact email Leaders: Hilary Scott-Heaney, Ian McPherson

A Crèche during Church is arranged for young children. The Sunday School children go out to their classes after the Childrens address. It has a Beginners Department for those aged over three years; a Primary Department for those in P1 to 3; and a Senior Department to cater for those in P4 to 7 . There are two Bible Class sections which meet before the Church service there is a Junior Bible Class for S1-2 and a Senior Bible Class for S3-6.

Saturday Night Club

For members of the Bible Class and their friends in Secondary School. Held from September to June on Saturdays at 7.30 - 10 p.m.
Contact: Lesley Shaw

The Sunday Night Community

The Sunday Night Community is a Christian based group for young adults who meet to share ideas and various topical aspects of life and culture. The group is open to anyone between the ages of 18-30 and meets every second Sunday at 7.30 - 9.30 pm.
Contact: Emily Young

The Guildguild

The Guild is open to both men and women, meeting fortnightly on a Monday afternoon from October to March. Everyone welcome, see the calendar for details.
Secretary: Edith Aitken

The Phoenix Circlephoenix

The Phoenix Circle provides fellowship, outreach and education for young women of all ages in Bearsden. The group host a variety of talks, outings and events with something of interest to suit all tastes. The meetings take place fortnightly in the Church Hall on a Monday evening at 8 p.m. and run from September to March, see the calendar for details. A very warm welcome is extended to visitors and new members.
Contact: Senga Dempster

WAGs (Working Age Girls)

To enable working age 'girls' within the Church to meet socially and informally on an occasional basis. Do come along to our next event. You will be made most welcome - keep an eye on the intimeation sheet for details.
Contact: Christine Abercrombie

Knitting & Sewing Circle

The group from the church together with friends knit throughout the year. In 2010, 315 garments and 15 blankets and 16 knitted toys were distributed to various hospitals and charities. A further 10 garments and knitted toys were sold at the successful coffee morning. New knitters are welcome any time. Yarn and patterns are available from any committee member.
Contact: Vilma Johnston

Bearsden Cross Players

A small but keen to expand group of young at heart thespians! They would welcome anyone interested in any aspect of mounting a show - acting, backstage, costumes, directing, lighting, music and so forth.
Contact: Jean McPherson

Walking Club

The group meet approximately fortnightly and details of walks, times and so forth are on the notice board in the Church.
Contact: Jan Sproul, Sheila Stevenson

Bearsden Rocks 

This is curling group of the Association of Bearsden Churches (ABC) open to all members of the Bearsden Churches and their friends. We do try to keep a church connection as we feel fellowship among members of the churches is important.
Contact: Maureen or Iain Sim

The Forum

Meets at Baljaffray Parish Church halls fortnightly on Monday at 7.30 p.m. - the group welcomes both men and women from local Churches to a full programme of interesting talks, and to share in some fellowship, and occasional outings from October to March.
Contact: Ian Sim

Parent & Child Group

For Parents - or Grandparents, childminders or other carers - of children under three years old - or pre-playgroup. The group meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9.30 - 11.30 a.m.
President: Helen Hollister

Nursery Club
Joint Chair: Shirley-Anne Lloyd, Elaine O'Hara

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BEAM

Bearsden & Milngavie Talking Newspaper Association provides, entirely free to listeners, a weekly memory stick of The Milngavie and Bearsden Herald, and a monthly and quarterly magazine. BEAM is a group of volunteers who in teams carry out all of the necessary tasks e.g. reading, recording and copying. We depend on donations and fund raising. Upgrading to digital last year was a great success. This year the Council again refused a grant. The group is always happy to hear from new volunteers and especially happy to hear from anyone who would like to receive the weekly recording.
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Monday Club

Formerly known as the Ecumenical Housebound Club this group is for elderly persons, not necessarily confined indoors, and meets throughout the year on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Baptist Church on Roman Road. Helpers from several local Churches provide car transport where needed, entertainment and tea is provided in a friendly atmosphere. For more information or to offer assistance contact Joan Miller or Hamish Henry through the Church Office.

The Way Ahead Group - A Stroke Club for Bearsden

Members meet every Thursday in Killermont Church Hall from 1.15 - 3.45 p.m. New volunteer drivers and helpers, who are only 'on-duty' one Thursday in the month, are alway welcome. For more information contact Anne Wightman or Mary Munro through the Church Office.

Lodging House Mission 'Where there's light there's hope.' lodging_house_mission

Established in 1907, The Lodging House Mission is a joint project of Glasgow Presbytery and the Church of Scotland to help meet the needs of the many single men and women living in Glasgow's lodging houses. It offers hospitality, food, pastoral care and worship with a minister available throughout the week. It helps with housing benefit and other social issues and also offers a variety of educational and recreational activities providing a focus for learning and friendship. Meal vouchers at £1.10 are available from the Church Office or Barbara Skett and can be exchanged for a full cooked breakfast or three course lunch. A clothes service is also provided and any unwanted clothes may be left in the Assembly area for collection. We support the various seasonal appeals such as Harvest, Christmas and Easter. 
For details of our representative contact the Church Office otherwise see the website.
Contact: Barbara Skett
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Uniformed Organisations

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The Boys' Brigade - 1st Bearsden Company

Captain: David Kelly
Jointly with neighbouring churches. For details see the website.


The Girls' Brigade - 98th Glasgow Companygb_logo

Captain: Jennifer Major
Jointly with neighbouring churches. The company is part of the Glasgow North West Division and for their details use the Company Finder.


Girlguiding 'Girls in the Lead'girl_guiding

Various units for girls meet in the Guide hall in Pendicle Road and in other school and Guide Halls in the area.


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24th Glasgow (Bearsden) Scouts have groups meeting in the local schools and the local Scout Halls. For current contact details use the search section of ScoutBase.

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