News in brief from around the local churches
Thoughtful Thursdays continue in Rutherglen Old Parish Church, with it being open each Thursday from noon until 2pm for a time of reflection and companionship.
Folks are invited along to enjoy tea and biscuits, and an opportunity to bring their own lunch to eat in a pleasant atmosphere.
The next monthly coffee morning is on Saturday. It takes place from 10am until 12 noon, and tea/coffee and cakes can be enjoyed for £2.50 per person.
Refresh classes take place every Friday at Croftfoot Parish Church from 2pm until 4pm.
It is a chance to enjoy a cuppa and a chat, as well as hand massage, games of pool, spiritual reading and confidential prayer, including healing.
Fernhill and Cathkin Church’s Tuesday tea room is up and running and locals are welcome to drop in for a bacon or sausage filled roll with plenty of tea, coffee and good chat.
The cafe @the meeting place at Stonelaw Parish Church is open from Monday to Saturday from 10.30am until 12.30pm.
The church holds Faith on Friday services on the second Friday of every month, featuring stories, activities and games.
The next 30-minute service at the church will be today (Wednesday) at 2pm.
Tea and coffee is served at the end of the service.
Castlemilk Parish Church hold community meals on the third Friday of the month.
St Columbkille’s Parish Church have a choral group that meet up every week.
The group meet under the leadership of Rebecca and Alan Tavernier.
The First Tuesday Club is a group for those living with dementia and their carers.
They meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 1.30pm.
T in the Croft takes place every Friday morning at Croftfoot Parish Church from 10am until noon.
It also hosts Lunch at the Croft on the first Friday of the month, 11.30am -1.30pm. Entry is £1.50.
Rutherglen West and Wardlawhill Church’s friendship cafe runs every Tuesday from 10am until noon.
Rutherglen Baptist Community Church’s popular messy church is held on the last Saturday of every month.
Messy church takes place between 4pm and 6pm in the church building on Greenhill Road at the corner of Stonelaw Road, behind the shopping centre.
God Tock continues every Monday at 7pm at King’s Park Parish Church.
A prayer group meets there on Tuesday mornings and on Wednesday evenings.
The dementia cafe meets on the last Friday of every month, from 10.30am.
Burnside Blairbeth Church continues to hold messy church on the first Saturday of every month.
It starts with an hour of crafts and games and is followed by a celebration with a Bible story and singing, finishing with a two-course meal together.
Eat Up takes place every week at St Bride’s between noon and 2pm, offering a hot meal and a chance for company.
The church has a laundry room available for anyone in the community who has difficulty washing or drying their clothes.
Contact jonathan.geddes@reachplc. com if you have any church news or events you would like featured in the paper.