Aware of any pastoral care needs around the Church, then please let Sarah or Lisa know so that we can offer support.

NEWSLETTER: Thank you! Editing is now under way but there is still time. 

Funerals: Please remember the families in your prayers. 

Mr L Fielding’s Memorial Service (following on from a private cremation) is on Tues 17 Sept at 10am in Moncreiff Church followed by refreshments in the JC Hall.  The family ask that you include colour in your outfit (no black ties). 

Mrs B McCrae’s funeral service is on Fri 20 Sept at 1pm in Moncreiff Church and 2pm at South Lanarkshire Crematorium.  Please park responsibly as it is anticipated to be busy. 

Kirk Session Meeting for 26 Sept has been cancelled and an October date is likely to be intimated in due course. 

Sarah and Stuart are running the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run Glasgow Half Marathon on Sun 6 Oct. With Session permission we are using it as a fundraiser for both the Church and the East Kilbride Sea Cadets. The Sea Cadets have increased rental cost for the Loch and so this will help them out.   If you want to sponsor us, please do but there is no pressure.   https://www.justgiving.com/page/sarah-ross-1726129557073

This is Fairtrade Fortnight, East Kilbride Fairtrade Group will be celebrating 30 years of the Fairtrade sign at an event on Wed 18 Sept at 7.30pm in EK Old Parish Church. If you would like to attend this event, please speak to Anne McIntyre. Please support fairly tradedgoods in your supermarkets as you are able.

Our next prayer walk from the Church is on Wed 25 Sept.  All are welcome.  6.30pm returning by 7.30pm with refreshments afterwards.  See Suzanne for more info.

We’ll be running a CAP money coaching workshop during The Kettle’s On beginning 26 Sept and on the following 3 Thursdays.  We’ll be looking at building a budget and sticking to it, thinking about savings, borrowing, scams and more. No need to share personal details.  Workshops are suitable for all, young adults, seniors or anywhere in between.  The sessions are free, but places must be booked by calling the office on 01355 223328 or speaking with Fiona L.  We start at 10.00am and will be finished on time for homemade soup, crackers & cheese, tea, coffee, etc.

The Flower Calendar for 2025 will open on Sun 6 Oct. Envelopes to secure a particular date will be available in the vestibule. The suggested donation is £25/£30.

Moncreiff Fundraising Group is hosting a concert with Glasgow Caledonian Fiddle Orchestra in Moncreiff on Sat 12 Oct at 7pm. Tickets will be on sale from next Sunday priced £5. 

PRAYER WALL is now updated. You are held by many hands in prayer. Add yours by writing on any of the hands. Or on a label and sticking it over a hand.

We would like to continue Sunday Tea/Coffee but are in desperate need for volunteers.  The more volunteers we have, the less you will need to help.  Please add your name to the rota (kitchen) if you can assist.

Thank you for all the support for the EK Community Foodbank.  Your donations are always appreciated. Please keep supporting the Foodbank.  

The Kettle’s On Thurs 9am-1pm Come along to have tea, coffee, toast, soup (from noon), plus other goodies and a blether, OPEN to all and all are welcome.  Kindly sponsored by VASLan, SLC and Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund. Bring your own crafts to do or work, or just blether to those around you. 

If you can’t get booked into Pilates on a Thursday evening there are now classes on Thursday afternoons 1.30-2.30pm.

On Sundays, 5-7pm, Spotlight will be rehearsing for the Christmas concert.  If you, or anyone you know who likes to sing, is between ages Primary 3 up to and including adults then please come along and give this free church club a try.  You’ll be made most welcome.

Struggling with finances? Then support is available through CAP with drop-in sessions on Thursday mornings.  For more information speak with Fiona Lamont or email fionalamont@capuk.org.

Tea Duty 

Today:​​M McDougall, A Borthwick and L O’Brien Next Sunday: ​A McIntyre

Kettle’s On Thursday Soup Rota

19 Sept:​​J Stafford and F Lamont

26 Sept:​​E Bremner and Al McKinnon

Vegetarian soup makers welcome! Do share your skills.

WHAT’S ON: 16-22 Sept 2024

(see Notice Board for times or call the office)

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