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 John and Fay Lyons
Church Services
As a result of our last Session Meeting, it has been decided that all our services from now on will be in Church at 11.00am. This means that there will be no early service, or two services, on the third Sunday in the month.
Hall Lets
If you are interested in booking one of our halls, please contact Paula Bennett (Halls Convenor) for more information or email
Ladies Sensible Shoes Book Club
Our Ladies Sensible Shoes Book Club re-launched on Thursday 10th October, 7-8pm, in the upper room of the Carswell Centre. The meetings will take place once a month at the same time and place and we will be embarking on the 3rd book of the series entitled 'Barefoot: A story of surrendering to God.' With a Christmas ladies dinner on the cards and a retreat day with the author next year, this is the time to join the group (even if you haven't read the previous books!). Grab a copy of the book and join us for a blether on the first two chapters. For any further information contact Rev Jade on jade.ableitner@churchofscotland.org.uk
9 Lessons & Carols
Next Sunday (22nd) is our service of ‘9 Lessons & Carols’, starting at the usual time of 11am in Church. All are welcome.
The Guild
The Guild re-starts on Wednesday 8th January 2025. Wishing all Christmas blessings and a Happy, peaceful New Year from the Guild.
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
Walking Nativity Play
We are delighted to say that our much loved Walking Nativity Play will once again take place on Christmas Eve. As in previous years we will join together in the Carswell Centre for a warming refreshment after the event and if you feel you could assist with the catering please contact Doug Lamont. We would also welcome donations of mulled wine and mince pies which can be brought to church or handed to any member of the Outreach Team. Many thanks.
Church Flowers
Many faithful people donate flowers throughout the year. The calendar is being prepared for next year and Sunday 28th September is without a donor. Do you wish to donate? Our arrangers display flowers in church with your donation. Please get in touch with Kay Brown
A Time to Remember
As Christmas approaches, it can be a difficult time for those of us who have lost someone they love. For this reason we are holding a short service called, ‘A Time to Remember’ on Sunday, 15th December at 3.00pm in the Upper Hall of the Carswell Centre. There will be readings, music and prayers to express our loss and also our thanksgiving. Refreshments will be available after the service. Please let us know if you are coming along, but this is not a requirement. The Church Office can be advised by telephone or email (office@eagleshamparishchurch.co.uk). All are welcome.
Christmas Flower Event
The Christmas Flower event, in the Carswell on 29th November was very well supported and raised £830 for Church funds. There were lots of knowledgeable helpers with the arranging of the wreaths and table centres; and the BB serving refreshments and snacks with the kitchen “staff”. Thanks to all!
Food Bank
The last date for receiving donations at the Carswell Food Bank over the Christmas period is Thursday 19th December as the venues we support are closing then. Collections will recommence on Tuesday 7th January. Thank you to all our donors and volunteers.
Pop-up Nativity & Gift Service
Our Pop-up Nativity and Gift Service is on Sunday 15th December in church.
We would appreciate gifts from you for children of all ages as well as teenagers (who are often overlooked). It is helpful if the gifts are unwrapped or in gift bags to help East Renfrewshire Council Children and Families Social Work Department gift them on appropriately. (Some ideas for teenagers are gift vouchers, fluffy socks, fluffy blankets, sweets, pyjamas, nice toiletries.) Thanks everyone!
Helping Hands
Helping Hands in Mearnskirk are holding an Art Show on Thursday 19th December from 3-4pm, with refreshments, to raise funds to continue to help dementia members at their Lunch Club.
Alpha is coming to town
There will be an Alpha course starting on Sunday 19th January ’25 from 5-7pm in the Carswell Centre. 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. To sign up for the course, 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.