All Sunday services will be at 11am
in the Church
There are a number of hall letting options
Email - hall-lets@eagleshamparishchurch.co.uk
Eaglesham Parish Church
Eaglesham is a village situated just 10 miles south of Glasgow, Scotland. This is the website of the local presbyterian Church of Scotland congregation.
Our Prayers
“Who does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.”
Job 12:9,10
Dear Lord, you created the earth for us; forgive us when we use creation’s wonderful resources without care. We pray for those places suffering all kinds of loss due to extremes of weather, and pray for good outcomes from the recent COP summit. For Jesus’ sake, amen.
Forthcoming Events
Eaglesham Parish Church's very own Alan Gillon will be playing on
Recitals from Monday to Saturday, at 1pm, are of a light and popular nature.
Recitals on Sundays, at 3pm, are more classical.
Drop in on the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum each day to hear a recital on the beautiful organ, which has been in place in the centre hall since 1902. So relax in our centre hall for a free musical event! They take place at 1.00pm Monday - Saturday and on 3.00pm on Sundays.
Mon 25th Nov
Wed 18th Dec
Learn how to arrange a Christmas Wreath or Table Decoration with experts on hand to assist. Cost will be circa £30 with all creative materials included and light refreshments will be provided.
Spaces are limited but if you would like to register for this event please contact Kay Brown
Church Flowers for Christmas Event -
29th November at 6.30pm in Carswell Hall.
Our Services
Sunday Service : Services are held in the church every Sunday at 11:00.
Tea and coffee served in the Carswell Hall after the service.
Church Services are live Streamed. For links click here
This month we will be having a competition at Messy Church for one of the children to design this year's Church Christmas Card! To take part, come to this month's Messy Church on Friday 6th December from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
Further dates for you calendar are
24th Jan 2025
21st Feb 2025
28th March 2025
25th Apr 2025
30th May 2025
20th June 2025
A Time to Remember
As Christmas approaches, it can be a difficult time for those of us who have lost someone they love. This time of year often sharpens the sense of loss. For this reason we are holding a short service called, ‘A Time to Remember’. It will take place 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. Your loss may not have been recent but you may still wish to remember someone dear and give thanks for their lives. 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, members and non members alike.
Would you like to help some of those most disadvantaged in our communities who are struggling with the cost of living crises and cannot make ends meet? This can affect any age group from the elderly to young people trying to raise families. If so, we would welcome contributions of non-perishable food and toiletries at the Carswell Foodbank on Tuesdays or Thursdays between 11.00 am and 12.00.
The foodbank is situated at the Carswell Halls in Montgomery Street, Eaglesham. The list of ‘Most Wanted’ items is detailed opposite. Any contributions, large or small, will be most gratefully received by one of our friendly team of volunteers.
EPC : Carswell Foodbank
The principal beneficiaries of the items collected are:
· East Renfrewshire Foodbank, Barrhead (Trussell Trust)
· Castlemilk Pantry
· Castlemilk Community Church
· Eaglesham Larder, Montgomery Hall
Please note that the foodbank will be closed over the Festive period. The last collection of donations will be on Thursday 19th December, with collections resuming on Tuesday 7th January 2025. We wish all of our donors a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Most wanted items:
General; UHT Milk, Tea, Coffee, Biscuits, Toilet Rolls, Cereal, Sugar, Jams, Cartons of Juice, diluting juice, etc.
Tinned goods; Meat, Tuna, Vegetables, Potatoes, chopped Tomatoes, Rice Pudding, Custard, Fruit, Spaghetti, Beans, Soup, etc.
Toiletries; Shampoo, Shower Gel, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
Christmas Cards - Messy Church
At Messy Church on Friday Islay was our Christmas card competition winner! Her amazing design is being sent to the printers so that everyone in the parish will receive one in time for Christmas! Well done Islay and to all who took part.
Click video to see images of successful Summer Event
Eaglesham History Society
Interview with our Minister, Rev. Jade Ableitner
Life & Work
Glasgow Presbytery
Life and Work is the Church of Scotland’s monthly magazine. The March issue has a specific feature about Glasgow Presbytery. On the assumption that this might be of interest to some folk who are not subscribers we have obtained six extra copies. These are available for uplift at the back of the church. If you do take a copy please return it the following Sunday so that others may have the opportunity to read it. Alternatively click on the Life and Work image.
History
The present Church was designed by Robert McLachlane and completed in 1790, just as the new planned village of Eaglesham was taking shape. The Gothic-style structure, originally octagonal, is joined to a classical ashler steeple with clock tower, inscribed with the uncompromising
'woe is unto me if I preach not the Gospel'