We are also excited to announce EPYC SUNDAYS! on The last Sunday of the month, from Sunday, August 31st at 10.30am in the Carswell Centre. Starting with a light breakfast-style snack before splitting into age-related group activities – games, crafts, songs, team challenges, creative discussion. Something for everyone! We will stay at the Carswell Centre - ie, not needing to return to the sanctuary part-way through! Just come – no need to book!
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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 Ann McGowan
Hall Lets
If you are interested in booking one of our halls, please contact Paula Bennett (Halls Convenor) for more information or email
The last Churchbuilders of the session will be 29th June as we will be taking a short break over July; but, there will still be fun for kids to have in the Church as we will have weekly activity packs to get at the door that they can do during the service!
When on Churchbuilders starts in the Carswell at 10:30 am on Sundays and the young people 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
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Community Transport
East Renfrewshire Community Transport. This scheme arranges for volunteer drivers to take folk with transport problems to hospital appointments. They are looking for more drivers. The commitment is entirely flexible. If you might be interested in helping ask Duncan MacIntyre about it.
Harvest Communicants
We are having a Harvest Communicants Service on Sunday 19th October. If you are interested in becoming a member of our Church, please contact our Minister, Jade. email - jade.ableitner@churchofscotland.org.uk
Messy Church
Our next Messy Church is taking place on Friday 12th September from 4.30pm to 6.30pm in the Carswell Centre. To book your place, please contact Kirsty Clark then come along to get together with other families for fun, games and delicious food.
Our Kids Corner is available for our young people throughout the service right through summer. Everyone welcome to join
Walking Group
Although in the spring we followed country roads round the outskirts of Strathaven, this circular walk, starting in Strathaven Park, has been requested again. Therefore on Wednesday 10th the Group will leave Mid Road at 10am and head off for Strathaven, where there, if preferred, some may choose instead to wander round the town itself. All are very welcome.
Open Doors
Doors Open Day is on Saturday 20th September. The Carswell will open to visitors from 10am to 4pm. We aim to have at least two folk available to welcome visitors. If you can help staff this for a likely 90 minute shift please contact Duncan MacIntyre
Back to Church
‘Back to Church Sunday’ - 21st September at 10.30am. If you know of someone who hasn’t been to church for a while or never been before, there are invitation cards to this service on 21st September in the vestibule. Please help by taking some and giving them to any neighbours or friends that you think could be welcomed back to church.
Tea and Chat
Wednesday 3rd September in The Carswell Centre - 2-4pm Last afternoon Tea and Chat of 2025. Don’t miss it, bring a friend or two and enjoy a relaxing time catching up. The ladies of the Guild will be serving tea and coffee, with a warm welcome for all.
Men's Curry Outing
We will have another curry evening during September. If you would like to join us contact Duncan MacIntyre,
Mary's Meals Lunch
Back again - Wednesday 17th September from noon in the Carswell Centre. Join us for homemade soup, bread and baking in good company to support this excellent charity.