Befriending and Pastoral Care
December 22, 2020
We are encouraged to look out for one another, and our neighbours, at this difficult time. The support of the visiting friends and pastoral teams remains very much available (by telephone); anyone in the community who would benefit practical help (e.g., with shopping), a friendly phone call, or is finding things difficult can call or be referred to Dorothy Beaton or Marion Murray on 07788 797238 in the first instance.
Christmas Panto
December 22, 2020
A huge thank you to Sean and all who were involved in this year’s Jack and the Beanstalk Christmas Panto aired on Friday 18 December at 7pm on zoom. If you missed it, there is still time to watch and be entertained! All donations will go to the East Dunbartonshire Foodbank and if you would like to donate to this very worthy cause you can do so by visiting www.torranceparishchurch.org.uk and click on Panto. Donations by cash or cheque can be dropped into the church letterbox and marked for the attention of Sean Reilly.
Christmas Adventures on YouTube!
December 22, 2020
Available from Sunday 27 December – Visit https://youtu.be/iTBKGmz1Ifo to hear storytelling * craft making * and songs. (P1 to P7) Don’t miss it!
Christmas Services
December 22, 2020
Christmas Eve Service – 7pm
Christmas Day Service – 11am
The link for both services is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82795487848
The meeting ID 827 9548 7848 (No password needed)
To Listen by phone – call 0131 460 1196 United Kingdom – then when prompted enter meeting ID: 827 9548 7848 and Passcode: 424741. This will be charged at local rates and will be part of any inclusive phone plan.
Foodbank Appeal
December 13, 2020
If you would like to donate to the Springburn Foodbank, snacks like crisps and biscuits would be a treat to put in with food supplies, plus tins, toiletries and baby supplies are always welcome. Kelly Colquhoun has made a Christmas Appeal on the Community Cares Facebook page asking for festive food/treats, Christmas Dinner and a gift for a child. Donations can be left at the box outside the church hall or at Solid Rock Cycles at Balmore. Thank you.
Alzheimer Scotland – Football Memories Group
December 13, 2020
As we have been unable to hold our Football Memories group for quite some time we are now launching a pilot of a Virtual Online Football Memory Group on Monday 14th December at 2pm. Normally we would have hosted a Football Memory Christmas party, which unfortunately, we cannot hold that this year, so why not come along online on 14th December with your Christmas Jumper and Christmas hat and we can celebrate all the good times we have had previously. For further information and to book a place on the Virtual Online group please contact Anne O’Donnell, Community Activity Organiser on Mobile: 07584 607565 or email: ao’donnell@alzscot.org
Tearfund Scotland present Advent Sessions 2020
December 13, 2020
Christmas Concerts Live from the living room – Throughout December, we’ll be hosting Advent Sessions 2020, bringing you four evenings of festive cheer to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. We have a great line-up of talented singer-songwriters from across Scotland this year. Our musicians will be performing weekly with a variety of Christmas songs and original music based on different themes of advent – hope, peace, joy and love. Dates: 17 and 22 December. Visit the Tearfund Scotland Facebook page
Thursday Café
December 13, 2020
The Café will re-open again on Thursday morning 17 December from 9am-12. Things will still be a little different from usual, with tables in the main church, and restrictions on how many people can sit together, but we hope to welcome you for coffee, tea and scones, in a safe and friendly environment.
Befriending and pastoral care
December 13, 2020
We are encouraged to look out for one another, and our neighbours, at this difficult time. The support of the visiting friends and pastoral teams remains very much available (by telephone); anyone in the community who would benefit practical help (e.g., with shopping), a friendly phone call, or is finding things difficult can call or be referred to Dorothy Beaton or Marion Murray on 07788 797238 in the first instance.
Prayer Ministry – Thursday
December 13, 2020
The Prayer Ministry Team will be available on Thursday morning 17 December, for prayer support in the Meeting Room from 10.30 – 12 noon. Because of the current Covid guidelines regarding numbers, unfortunately for now, the café and the meeting room cannot be used on the same morning. If you are coming for prayer support only and the meeting room is closed, please take a seat in the chairs provided. If you are using the cafe but also wish prayer, please write down your prayer request on a piece of paper at home and place it in the box provided at the exit door from the café and we will pray into your request. We are encouraged to pray in all circumstances and although there are many trials at present there is also much to be thankful for. Let us hold and build one another up in our prayers together.
