More Than a Tree
November 17, 2023
Christmas Trees that make a difference!
When you purchase one of our sustainable and locally sourced Caring Christmas Trees, every penny goes directly towards the practical and long lasting commitment we have to ending homelessness in Scotland. Enjoy decorating your home with the knowledge that you’re helping someone else find theirs.
Every year we support almost 7,000 people across Scotland tackling the root causes and direct effects of homelessness. All proceeds of Caring Christmas Trees will go towards the work of Bethany Christian Trust in ending homelessness in Scotland – Order your tree here!
Stamp Appeal for Malawi
October 27, 2023
Help the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) improve nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, create youth employment and mitigate the impact of the climate crisis. There is a box in the foyer to place your stamps. Marion Sutherland processes the stamps and asks that people who donate stamps leave at least two centimetres of a border around the stamp, alternatively, deposit the whole envelope in the box. Thank you.
Healing for the Heart
August 22, 2023
A group of open water swimmers from the village, Chrissy and Kirsty Muir, Shelagh Watson and Alison Crawford have been open water swimming in all weather, all year round, to get ready for the Loch Lomond Open Water One Mile Race!
Our challenge will take place on Saturday 2nd September and we have decided to swim on behalf of Healing for the Heart. This is an incredible charity providing essential mental health counselling support for people in Glasgow. Our swim will help towards sustaining the high level of compassion and care delivered to those in need regardless of their financial circumstances. Healing for the Heart is truly a place of hope and restoration and has never been more needed. Any contribution received would be hugely appreciated.
If you would like to you can donate to their JustGiving page by clicking here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/hhteamswim?utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=one_page&utm_content=page/hhteamswim&utm_campaign=pfp-whatsapp&utm_term=ee39ad0984bc47379c8df3fb59d291e4
Thank you for your support!
Changing Lives Malawi
July 18, 2023
School Uniform Appeal
You may remember, Changing Lives Malawi made an appeal to the community last year for pre-loved school uniforms and children’s books and they had an amazing response to their appeal and are grateful for the donations already received for the orphans and vulnerable children and young people the charity supports. Two new classes are being built at the new school, to be ready for this September, and they ask if you have any items of school uniform that you could donate for the older girls and boys at the Secondary school (trousers, skirts, shirts, polo shirts, black or blue sweaters, shoes) in good condition, which are no longer needed, they would be delighted to take them. Also, If anyone is able and willing to make a small contribution towards shipping, this would be much appreciated. Donations can be made to Changing Lives Malawi account: s/c 80-22-60 a/c 21081462 – or cash donations can be made via Traci Leven in church.
There is a box in the foyer for donations or you can drop them off at Traci’s home, Glenorchy, West Balgrochan Road, Torrance. Thank you, Traci.
Memories Scotland
May 19, 2023
The Memories Scotland Group will be hosting a special event in Bearsden Library/Hub on 24th May 2023 at 2pm to mark the one year anniversary of the group and to launch the start of Dementia Awareness Week raising funds for Alzheimer Scotland. There will be presentations from various partners involved with the group together with a performance from The Every Voice Choir. There is no charge for the event but donations can be made and there will be a raffle. Come along, find out more about our Reminiscence Groups, have a Cuppa and help raise much needed funds to help us support People Living With Dementia and their Families/Carers. Every penny counts. Further information and to book a place you can email: Tracey O’Connor on tracey.oconnor@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or Anne O’Donnell on ao’donnell@alzscot.org
Communion
May 5, 2023
Sunday 21st May is Communion Sunday and there will be a retiral collection for The Lodging House Mission, one of the Presbytery charities.
Lodging House Mission – Easter Eggs
March 7, 2023
The Lodging House Mission is inviting churches and individuals to donate Easter Eggs which will then be gifted to those in need. Eggs can be donated at the church until Sunday 26th of March or alternatively at the East Campbell Street Day Centre between 2-4pm weekdays until Easter. Prior to distribution the eggs will be labelled “ A Gift of Hope” from the donating congregation.
Changing Lives Malawi – Fundraiser
February 3, 2023
Quiz and Band Night with Acoustic Station
Join us for a great Quiz and Band Night with Acoustic Station on Friday 24 February 7 for 7.30pm start. Venue: Masonic Hall, Balfron, £8 per person – book tickets in advance; BYOB & Snacks. Raffle – raising funds for a new classroom at Bright Futures Secondary School for vulnerable teenagers in Northern Malawi. www.changinglivesmalawi.com
Advance Date for your 2023 Diary
February 3, 2023
Ladies Fundraising Clothes Sale!
The Girls’ Brigade leaders are hosting a clothes sale by Brian Taylor again on Friday 10th March at 7.30pm. All proceeds will be donated to Anne Davidson for her work with OM in Zambia. Please keep the date free and tickets will be available nearer the time.
Ladies Fundraising Clothes Sale!
January 31, 2023
Advance Date for your 2023 Diary
The GB leaders are hosting a clothes sale by Brian Taylor again on Friday 10th March at 7.30pm. All proceeds will be donated to Anne Davidson for her work with OM in Zambia. Please keep the date free and tickets will be available nearer the time.
