Monday Men
September 28, 2021
We have recommenced meeting in person and will be meeting in the Church Foyer on Monday 4 October at 8.00 till 9.30 pm. Coffee/Tea and biscuits will be served.
We will have a look at and discussion of a Bible passage or a Christian topic. We finish with an opportunity for prayer. We always have a good blether and time of fellowship.
A very warm welcome is extended to all. Peter Nicolson .
Morning Service
September 10, 2021
Sunday 12 September 2021, 10.30am.
Our preacher this Sunday is Rev. C. Peter White, and the passage is Growing Disciples – Belonging to the Family: Church.
Here are the options for joining with us:-
Attend in person:-
To book your seats for this Sunday, or following ones, click this link https://www.torranceparishchurch.org.uk/join-us-in-person-at-a-sunday-morning-service/ or go to the TPC homepage and follow the instructions. Easier still, download the Church Center app from the play store/app store on your mobile device, for quick access to booking.
If you are not able to book online or through the app, please contact Marion Murray at office@tpc.org.uk and she can arrange for a booking to be made on your behalf.
Please be assured that all ages are welcome at the service – just as those of the appropriate age are equally welcome to attend one of the following groups that meet at the same time:-
Junior Church, FROG & Connect
Junior church is open to children from age 3 – P3 (juniors) and P4 – P6 (seniors). Children attending should be dropped off at the Church Hall door (via the car park), before the service, and collected from the same place at the end of the service.
FROG (P7 – S3) and Connect (S4 – S6) meet at the same time, at the Caldwell Hall.
If you know of a family member or friend who might be interested in attending one of the Sunday youth groups and would like more information, please contact the office and we can put you in touch with the relevant leader.
Join the service online via the live stream:
Access through this link – https://torranceparishchurch.online.church
Note that you can now also watch on your internet connected TV or streaming box (without the chat function). More details here https://www.torranceparishchurch.org.uk/sunday-service/ (The service will also be recorded and available on the website for viewing afterwards.)
To Listen by phone – call 0131 460 1196 United Kingdom – then when prompted enter meeting ID: 827 9548 7848. This will be charged at local rates and will be part of any inclusive phone plan.
All Welcome!
Edict – Nomination of Rev Stuart Irvin & Electoral Register
September 10, 2021
At a meeting held at Torrance Parish Church on 24 Aug 2021, the Nominating Committee chose the person who they wish to propose to this congregation of Torrance Parish Church to be our new minister. The name of the person proposed is Rev Stuart Irvin. Arrangements have been made for Rev Stuart Irvin to conduct public worship in Torrance Parish Church on Sunday 3 October at 10.30am. The service will also be broadcast online live.
Immediately after that service, a vote on whether or not Rev Stuart Irvin should be appointed as the new minister of this congregation of Torrance Parish Church will be opened. Anyone whose name appears on the Electoral Register of this congregation shall be entitled to vote. No-one else shall be entitled to vote. Those who are entitled to a vote, and for whom the Kirk Session hold email contact details shall receive a letter or email with details of how to cast their vote. Every vote returned must have a unique number written on it. Each person eligible to vote will receive their unique number in a letter or email prior to the opening of the vote. Votes returned without a unique number will not be counted. The unique numbers will not be linked to how votes are cast. All votes must be cast or returned not later than Sunday 3rd of October at 1pm to the Church Building. If you are unable to drop in your own vote someone can do that for you as long as it is delivered in a sealed envelope.
Anyone who is not on the electoral register but wishes to do so should contact the Session Clerk by Monday 20th of September.
Graham Murray, Session Clerk (office@tpc.org.uk); 01360 620970
Crossover
September 10, 2021
TPC are in the process of setting up a drop-in youth café to give the young people of the village somewhere safe, warm, and fun to come along to. It is due to launch on Saturday 18th September and is aimed at those in P7 to S3/4.
We are looking for some supplies and wondered if anyone in the congregation would be able to assist with any of these that you’re not using and haven’t got around to throwing out yet:
Old video game consoles, games, and peripheries
A smoothie maker / blender
Arts and crafts materials or supplies
Wooden tabletop games (e.g., Jenga, chess, draughts, go etc)
Message Iain Nisbet at office@tpc.org.uk if you’ve got anything you think might fit the bill. Thanks!
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid – Food Bank
September 10, 2021
We have another worthy cause and would appreciate your help in providing food for people who are in need.
East Dunbartonshire Women’s Aid provides refuge, information and support services for women, children and young people in the East Dunbartonshire area who have experienced, or who are currently experiencing, domestic abuse. Torrance Church would like to offer support by way of providing food and toiletries e.g., deodorants and toothpaste to make life just that little bit easier for those who are struggling. If you would like to continue to donate to the Food Bank it would be appreciated if you can place your donation in the box in the church car park (at the cycle rack.) Thank you.
Wednesday Cafe
September 10, 2021
The Café is now open on a Wednesday 9 – 12pm, instead of a Thursday. Come along for tea/coffee, cakes, and scones. Why not invite a friend? All are welcome!
