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-Group
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

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' 
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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Traidcraft
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 FlowersProvision 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 CommunityThe
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
Guild
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 Circle
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 ClubJoint 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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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.' 
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

The
Boys' Brigade - 1st Bearsden Company
Captain: David Kelly
Jointly with
neighbouring churches. For details see the
website.
The
Girls' Brigade - 98th Glasgow Company
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'
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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