Kirk Session Committees
- Development
Group
- Praise & Worship
- Publications
& Publicity
- Social Functions
Congregational Board
Association of Bearsden Churches
Scottish Bible Society
Christian Aid
Traidcraft
Church Organisations
- Guild
- Phoenix
Circle
- Choir
- Prayer List
& Prayer Group
- Bible Study Groups
- Saturday
Night Club
- Parent & Child
- Bearsden
Cross Ladies Badminton Club
- Bearsden Players
- Bearsden
Literary Society
- Bearsden Rocks
- Knitting
& Sewing Circle
- Monday Club
- The
Association
- Walking Club
BEAM
Lodging
House Mission
Uniformed
Organisations
- Girls' Brigade
- Boys'
Brigade
- Girlguiding
- Scouting
Kirk
Session
Committees
Development Group
Following
the decision by the congregations of the former Bearsden South and
North Parish Churches to unite, the Development Group was established
to oversee the conversion of the North building using funds raised from
the sale of the South building. It has responsibility for ensuring that
the North building will become a suitable place of worship to meet the
needs of the congregation and the wider community. For more information
on their work go to their section.
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Praise
& Worship
Along with the Minister, Organist
and
Session the committee explores ways in which we can develop
our
Christian understanding and faith through music, praise, prayer and
Bible study and also offer outreach to the parish.
Publications
& Publicity
The
committee is responsible to Session for the production of the Church
magazine, Year Book, Website, Posters, Book stall, Christmas &
Easter cards and arranging distribution where necessary.
Social
Functions
Working
with the Minister, Session and those involved in other Organisations
the committee arranges a variety of social activities aimed at
enhancing fellowship and welcoming new members.
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, elders appointed by the Kirk Session and members
elected by the congregation at the AGM. The Board has a Clerk,
Treasurer
and a Property and a Finance Committee.
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Association of Bearsden
Churches
This
is a committee of representatives from all the Bearsden Churches of all
denominations. It organises various ecumenical events throughout the
year such as 'One World Week ' and Holy Week. For details
of our representative contact the Church Office
otherwise see
the
website.
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Scottish
Bible Society
'The Word for the World'
The Scottish Bible Society is a fully 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, including audio and video, to congregations,
schools, and other Christian organisations. It also translates and
publishes Scriptures. There is a volunteer network including Action
groups, local Church representatives and speakers, all helping to
spread the Word of God and finance the distribution of the Scriptures.
For details
of our representative contact the Church Office otherwise see
the
website.
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Christian Aid

'The
Churches'
own charity'
A
charity working with people helping them to
find their own way out of poverty. When we look around the world, what
do we see? Violence and conflict. The looming calamity of climate
change. Poverty so harsh that women turn to work on the streets to feed
their children. Ignorance so extreme that husbands pass on HIV to the
ones they love. For Christian Aid, after 60 years, giving up is not an
option. Inspired by values of hope, courage and honesty, it
is committed to seeing a just world. Now, not just in the
future.
'We believe in life before death'.
There
are three essential
aims:
- To deliver real practical benefits
on the ground
- To speak out where there is injustice
- To
campaign for change
For details
of our representative contact the Church Office
otherwise see
the
website.
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Traidcraft
After
the Sunday Service a monthly sale is held of tea, coffee,
dried
fruit, sweets and chocolate, and other Traidcraft goods. From
October to December, Christmas cards are available.
For details
of our representative contact the Church Office
otherwise see
the
website.
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Church
Organisations
The
Guild
The
Guild is open to all comers male & female, meeting fortnightly
on a
Monday afternoon from October to March. Everyone welcome. The theme for
the current session is
'Think
on these things', see the
calendar
for details
The Phoenix Circle

The
Phoenix Circle was set up over twenty years ago by the late Rev.
&
Mrs D. Macnaughton to provide 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.
Church Choir
Church
music is under the general direction of the Organist and Choirmaster.
Anyone wishing to join the choir or assist it's work in any way from
time to time, should speak to the Organist at the close of the service.
The Choir usually meets on a Thursday evening at 7.20 p.m. We are lucky
to have a pipe organ in both the church buildings. Details of the
instruments are recorded on the National Pipe Organ Register follow the
links to see the entries. The
organ in the North
building is a JJ Binns instrument dating from 1902
and the
organ in the South
building is a TC Lewis organ from 1911 which was originally in
Buchleuch Church and was moved to its present location about
1955
.
Prayer
List & Prayer Group
Prayer list published 3rd Sunday
of the month.
Prayer Group meets 7.30 p.m. 3rd Sunday of the
month.
A
monthly prayer list will be published containing suggested topics for
prayer for each day of the week. These are available at the Church or
you can sign up to be sent the list by email. People often find this
sort of prompt a useful discipline. Topics include organisations and
events in the life of the congregation, and also wider concerns.
Individual members can also ask for prayer for themselves or
their
family or other concerns. Such requests could be by name or could be
less direct, for example one might ask for prayer for 'one of our
members worried about a sick relative'.
The Prayer Group
meets and
after a short introduction there is a period of individual and joint
prayers. The prayer list is used as a basis, but other topics are
introduced.
Bible Study Groups
7.30
p.m. 1st Sunday of the month.
9.30 a.m. 2nd Tuesday of the
month.
Both
Bible study groups are run independently, but work from the same
material - presently Lifebuilder Bible Study on 1 Corinthians. Normally
there will be a cup of tea or coffee and a bit of chat before getting
down to work. The whole meeting lasts about two hours. All are invited
to attend. For more information contact the Church Office.
Saturday
Night Club
For members of the Bible Class and their friends -
held from October to March on Saturdays at 7.30 p.m.
Parent
& Child Group
For
Parents - or Grand parents, childminders or other carers - of children
under three years old - or pre-playgroup. The group meets on Thursday
mornings 9.30 - 11.30 a.m. in the South building but if there is enough
demand will also meet on a Tuesday.
Bearsden Cross
Ladies Badminton Club
During
'term-time' the Ladies Badminton Club meets in the Large Hall on
Wednesday afternoons 2 - 4 p.m. The standard of play is
variable,
depending largely on our state of fitness and the age of the players!
New members would be made most welcome - we would even be happy to
welcome any men who wished to join us. In which case we would change
the club's name to save embarrassment! There is a nominal charge of 50p
to cover the cost of tea/coffee in mid-afternoon and to make a small
donation to the church towards the cost of heating and lighting the
hall.
There is no age limit but, given that the meeting is
mid-week in the afternoon the members tend to be slightly older but no
less keen or competitive for that.
Bearsden Cross
Players
The
Bearsden Cross Players is a group of young at heart thespians, who are
keen to get up on stage and make fools of themselves! The Players meet
on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Any on interested in acting, backstage,
directing, lighting, scenery, etc. will be most welcome.
Bearsden
Literary Society
The
'Lit' as it is affectionately known was founded in 1892 and meets
fortnightly on Monday evenings at 7.45 p.m. in the large hall in the
North buildings. Details of the meetings are advertised on the notice
board there. New members will be very welcome. Annual membership is
£12, guests £3 per meeting.
Bearsden
Rocks
Bearsden
Rocks is the Church curling section to encourage fellowship amongst
members of the Church who might otherwise not be in contact with one
another. They have lots of fun through curling and meet two Sunday
afternoons a month October to March at Braehead curling rink 2.20 -
4.20 p.m. Presently the cost for ice is £7.50 per session &
group
membership £15 a year. Tuition for new members can be
arranged at
Braehead.
Knitting & Sewing Circle
The
group from the
church together with friends knit throughout the year. An biennial
coffee morning is held to raise funds to buy wool and in the
intervening year, a beetle drive as a 'thank you' to all knitters. In
2007, 206 garments and 53 blankets were distributed to various
hospitals and charities. Donations were also made to specific causes
such as CHAS and Erskine Hospital. The committee meets on the
1st
Tuesday each month from October to July and would welcome new knitters.
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 large
hall at the North building. Helpers from several local Churches provide
car transport where needed, entertainment and tea is provided in a
friendly atmosphere.
The Forum
Formerly
the Men's
Association meets at Baljaffray Church fortnightly on Monday at 7.30
p.m. with a full programme of activities.
Walking
Club
The group meet approximately fortnightly and details of
walks, times and so forth are on the notice board in the Church.
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BEAM
Bearsden
& Milngavie Talking Newspaper Association is a service for the
blind, the partially sighted and those otherwise handicapped or
labouring under some temporary or permanent incapacity or disability.
It has been a registered charity since 1990 and is an ecumenical group
of volunteers providing a weekly 90 minute audio tape of the local
newspaper as a free service. BEAM has around 50 volunteers and depends
on donations and fund-raising to produce the weekly service. BEAM is
happy to hear from anyone who would like to volunteer to help or who
would like to receive the weekly tape. A monthly and quarterly tape is
also produced.
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Lodging House Mission
'Where
there's light there's hope.' 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. Situated in East Campbell Street it offers
hospitality, food, pastoral care and worship with 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 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.
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Uniformed
Organisations

The
Boys' Brigade - 1st Bearsden Company
Jointly with
neighbouring churches. For details see the
website.
The
Girls' Brigade - 98th Glasgow Company
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'
Various units for girls meet in the Guide hall in Pendicle Road and in
other school and Guide Halls in the area.
Scouting
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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