Our Kids Corner is available for our young people throughout the service right through summer. Everyone welcome to join
Churchbuilders, our Sunday morning group for primary-aged children. Please join us. All welcome.
EPYC (our Youth Group for P6-S6) has started each Sunday between 7-8.30pm. For more information, please speak to Murdo or email him at epcyouthworker@gmail.com
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Church Carers
If you have a hospital or doctors appointment and unable to take public transport, please contact John / Fay Lyons or you can contact the Pastoral Care Team via pastoralcare@eagleshparishchurch.co.uk.
Our Thanks
The flowers in church this week are kindly donated by Mary and Stuart MacGill
Hall Lets
If you are interested in booking one of our halls, please contact Paula Bennett (Halls Convenor) for more information or email
Mary's Meals Lunch
This month’s lunch is on Wednesday 15th January from noon at the Carswell Hall. Join us for homemade soup, bread and baking. Donations to Mary’s Meals.
The Guild
The Guild - On Wednesday 15th January the Guild have a visit from Shiela Clark, a Royal photographer, reported to be on nodding terms with the highest members of the Royal Family. Great images and tales from the other side of the lens at 7:30pm in Carswell Centre. A warm welcome to all
The timings of Churchbuilders changed on 20th of October!
Churchbuilders will start in the Carswell at 11 am and the young people will return to the church at the end of the service. If you have any questions please speak to Murdo for more details, or email: epcyouthworker@gmail.com
Alpha is coming to town
There will be a 6-week Alpha Course starting on Sunday 19th January from 5-7pm in the Carswell Centre. Alpha is free to attend, and we enjoy dinner together. The subsequent dates are 26th January, 9th, 16th, 23rd February, and 2nd March. Alpha is a series of group conversations that freely explore the basics of the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited. There will also be a half-day Retreat at Braehead House on Saturday morning, 8th March from 9.30 to 12.30pm, followed by lunch. The lunch will cost £25pp.
To sign up for Alpha as well as the Retreat, please contact the Church Office, 01355-302087 or office@eagleshamparishchurch.co.uk.
Christian Aid
The Christian Aid 80th Anniversary Service - 26th January at 3.30pm in Paisley Abbey - is a special ecumenical service of celebration, led by Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, Moderator of the General Assembly, and featuring The Heart & Soul Swing Band. All welcome, RSVPs appreciated: edinburgh@christian –aid.org.
Bridge Drive
Are you a Bridge player? We are holding a Bridge Drive in aid of Church funds on Friday afternoon, 14th March, in the Carswell Centre for at 1pm for 1.30pm start. There will be a welcome drink, a nice afternoon tea served at the interval and, of course, prizes! If you would like to know more, and to book your table, please speak to Anne Carr
Ceilidh
There will be an all-age ceilidh on 8th February at 7pm in the Carswell Centre. £15 for adults, £5 for children and students. Tea, coffee and nibbles will be included but feel free to bring your own drinks! All proceeds will go to church funds. For tickets or more information, contact Fiona Kettlewell
Music in the Mearns
Sunday 12th January at 3pm in Newton Mearns Parish Church, featuring Ruairidh Gray, who was voted ‘Gaelic Singer of the Year’ at the Mgalba Scots Trad Music Awards. Entry is £7 and you are warmly invited to post performance refreshments and a chat with the artist.