Eaglesham Parish Church
Eaglesham is a village situated just 10 miles south of Glasgow, Scotland. This is the website of the local presbyterian Church of Scotland congregation.
Our Prayers
“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,”
Peter 3:15
Dear Lord, as we reflect on past wars and ongoing conflicts, thank you that you offer the way of peace. Grant us courage and discernment to challenge falsehoods with your truth, and grace to do this in love.
We pray in Jesus’ name, amen.
Our Services
Sunday Service : Services are held in the church every Sunday at 11:00.
Tea and coffee served in the Carswell Hall after the service.
Church Services are live Streamed. For links click here
This month we will be having a competition at Messy Church for one of the children to design this year's Church Christmas Card! To take part, come to this month's Messy Church on Friday 30th May from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
Further dates for you calendar are
20th June 2025
A Time to Remember
Church Updates
Session Clerk's Updates
There has been much deliberation recently in Glasgow Presbytery regarding the future structure, organisation and resourcing of the cluster of churches within which Eaglesham Parish Church exists. Please see links below for updates from Stuart.
Interesting article on Ukraine
and from our Treasurer
Trustees Annual Report
Events
Eaglesham Parish Church's very own Alan Gillon will be playing
Recitals from Monday to Saturday, at 1pm, are of a light and popular nature.
Recitals on Sundays, at 3pm, are more classical.
Drop in on the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum each day to hear a recital on the beautiful organ, which has been in place in the centre hall since 1902. So relax in our centre hall for a free musical event! They take place at 1.00pm Monday - Saturday and on 3.00pm on Sundays.
On Sunday 23rd March 2025, Rev Jade Ableitner of Eaglesham Parish Church had the rare privilege of ordaining her husband, Eric, as an Elder during the morning service. At the same service, long service certificates were presented to elders Mary Robertson and Craig Wishart who both have 34 year’ service.
Would you like to help some of those most disadvantaged in our communities who are struggling with the cost of living crises and cannot make ends meet? This can affect any age group from the elderly to young people trying to raise families. If so, we would welcome contributions of non-perishable food and toiletries at the Carswell Foodbank on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 11.00 am and 12.00.
The foodbank is situated at the Carswell Halls in Montgomery Street, Eaglesham. The list of ‘Most Wanted’ items is detailed opposite. Any contributions, large or small, will be most gratefully received by one of our friendly team of volunteers.
EPC : Carswell Foodbank
The principal beneficiaries of the items collected are:
· East Renfrewshire Foodbank, Barrhead (Trussell Trust)
· Castlemilk Pantry
· Castlemilk Community Church
· Eaglesham Larder, Montgomery Hall
Please note that the foodbank will be closed over the Festive period. The last collection of donations will be on Thursday 19th December, with collections resuming on Tuesday 7th January 2025. We wish all of our donors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Most wanted items:
General; UHT Milk, Tea, Coffee, Biscuits, Toilet Rolls, Cereal, Sugar, Jams, Cartons of Juice, diluting juice, etc.
Tinned goods; Meat, Tuna, Vegetables, Potatoes, chopped Tomatoes, Rice Pudding, Custard, Fruit, Spaghetti, Beans, Soup, etc.
Toiletries; Shampoo, Shower Gel, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
Eaglesham History Society
Interview with our Minister, Rev. Jade Ableitner
History
The present Church was designed by Robert McLachlane and completed in 1790, just as the new planned village of Eaglesham was taking shape. The Gothic-style structure, originally octagonal, is joined to a classical ashler steeple with clock tower, inscribed with the uncompromising
'woe is unto me if I preach not the Gospel'
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