2024
Christmas Services and Events
All Age Nativity Service – Sun 22nd December
A warm welcome awaits you this Christmas! Join us for our All Age Nativity Service at Shawlands Trinity Church on Sunday 22nd December at 11:30 AM. It’s a joyful celebration for all, featuring the timeless nativity story, carols, and community spirit. Come early for tea and coffee from 10:45 AM. Bring your family, friends, and festive cheer! Let’s celebrate the true meaning of Christmas together.
Service of Induction for Rev Edson Duque at Aberdeen Hillside – Thu 12th December
Conducted by the Moderator of The Presbytery of the North East and the Northern Isles, the Presbytery Clerk, and assisted by a number of others from Presbytery and Aberdeen Hillside, you can watch the service here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RGkkjwW2cAQ
Brownie Carol Concert
The 114th Glasgow Brownie Pack are having their Carol Concert on Wednesday 11th December at 6.45pm.Tea, coffee, mince pies and shortbread will be served afterwards. All are welcome to come along and join us.
Warm Café Community Carol Event
Shawlands Trinity’s Warm Café continues to offer a warmth of welcome and hospitality in the heart of our community every Tuesday 10am till midday and all are welcome.The Warm Café team have organised a Community Carol Event for 8th December at 3pm in the church and would like to extend an invite to all in our community to join us.
Goodbye, Edson!
We said goodbye to our assistant minister of 10 months, Rev Edson Duque, yesterday. We are hugely thankful for all he has done for Shawlands Trinity, as highlighted by Brian McAlinden in his speech. We will miss Edson, Vânia, Enrico, and Domenico so much. We wish them all God’s blessings for this next phase in their lives in Aberdeen. Até a próxima!
Tearfund Big Quiz
Thanks so much to everyone who came along to our Tearfund Big Quiz at Shawlands Trinity Church on Sat 16th November. It was great to see so many people. Donations from those who didn’t make it along have now been added and we’re delighted to share that we raised £400 for Tearfund. Well done, everyone! 👏
Tearfund Big Quiz – Sat 16th November
We are hosting a Tearfund Big Quiz on Sat 16th November. Come along at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Teams of all ages, church goers and non church goers welcome. Build your team and come up with your own creative name! Each team pays £5 on the night to take part – full details and free registration here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tearfund-big-quiz-2024-tickets-1053208166979
All donations welcome, either cash or online at:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/scot-van-den-akker-1728378261082
Questions designed to appeal to quiz fans of all sorts – come along and test your knowledge!
Holiday Club
We so enjoyed our free holiday club for children in P2-P7 in our Sanctuary last week and 24 young people joined us on the day.
Despite the rain keeping us indoors, we played games, did crafts and had fun, all on the theme of ‘Sharing Nature’s Resources’.
You can see what we got up to in our video:
https://1drv.ms/v/c/a061239f83f628eb/EVKKfUL9tEtEkzqKO2yAnfcBV2Hn5ZLB0oggrLIj5_CI-g
Holiday Club Fri 11th October
Our PVG-cleared team here at Shawlands Trinity Church are running a free holiday club for children in P2-P7 on the In-service day Fri 11th October 10.00am-2.30pm in our Sanctuary and hopefully gardens, weather permitting, on the theme of ‘Sharing Nature’s Resources’. Parents/Carers should register for a place on Eventbrite for their child to attend, and can do so by searching Shawlands Trinity Holiday Club or via this link:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sharing-natures-resources-holiday-club-p2-p7-tickets-1024866071007
Young people can expect games, crafts and fun – please bring a packed lunch.
Harvest Service Sun 6th October
Our Harvest Service will take place on Sunday 6th October and we will be collecting donations for The Lodging House Mission. Please read their requests. There will also be envelopes available if you wish to make a monetary donation.
Walking
The next walk will be Strathyre on Saturday 5th Oct. Transport available. Please contact Bill Craig billcraig38@gmail.com for details.
World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel
The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites people and churches all over the world to pray, advocate, and stand in solidarity with people in the Holy Land during the World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel, to be observed on 16-22 September 2024. We are encouraging all involved with our church to take part in this week long event.Hard copies of material to be used were issued at our service on 15th September but you can also access them here:
The week will culminate in a special service on Sun 22nd September.
All Age Outing to Troon – Sat 31st August
We had a fantastic day in Troon yesterday and how lucky were we with the weather?! Thanks to all who came along.
Big Quiz Night – Sat 16th November
Save the date for the All Age Tearfund Big Quiz night at Shawlands Trinity and get your team ready.
Midweek Meditation
Midweek Meditation returns soon commencing Wed 4th September. This is a short time of meditation each Wednesday in The Chapel at Shawlands Trinity Church at 12.00 noon. All welcome. Hope you can make it along and spend some quiet time with the Lord, getting to know each other a little better, too.
All Age Outing to Troon – Sat 31st August
Our All Age Trip to Troon will take place on Sat 31st August 10.45am-1.30pm. Everyone of any age is very welcome.We will be meeting at South Beach at 10.45am. Please make your own way there and bring a picnic and any beach gear you like. We are planning games, races, quiz and treasure hunt, finishing up around 1.30pm after we’ve had our lunches. We have a church hall as back up in case the weather is bad. If you would like to come but need transport, please contact Simon McNeil 07766 578773 or sizer45@hotmail.com to arrange a seat on the minibus.
Walking
The next walk will be the Tarbet to Arrochar Loop on Sat 7th September. Transport available. Please contact Bill Craig billcraig38@gmail.com for details.
Below are photos from the most recent walk to Blanefield/Killearn on Sat 10th August.
The Chosen Series 4
Our Monday evening sessions watching The Chosen followed by tea/coffee and chat, resume on Monday 26th August at 7pm in the Youth Room.The episodes are longer this season so we are planning on watching one per week. Please join us.
Greatest Hits – Wed 14th August
Join us in the Sanctuary – all welcome. You can contact Ailsa Beattie in person or via email on ailsabeattie28@yahoo.co.uk with your requests or pass them to a member of the session team.
Trinity Summer Sizzle – Wed 17th July
Thanks to everyone who helped organise and all those who came along.
Trinity Summer Sizzle – Wed 17th July
We are planning an evening of fun, food and fellowship in our church gardens on Wed 17th July. The event is open to anyone in our church family and anyone involved with the organisations that use our halls. Please spread the word and please let Ailsa know if you plan to come along.
All Age Prizegiving Service – Sun 16th June
We so enjoyed celebrating our Prizegiving yesterday. Thanks so much to all our Sunday School and Youth Group leaders, our families and our wider congregation for their support of our young people this session. We have one more Sunday meeting together with our young people on Sunday 23rd June and then pause for our summer break until Sunday 18th August. Please save the date for Troon Saturday 31st August.
All Age Prizegiving Service – Sun 16th June
Looking forward to looking back over Session 2023-24 this Sunday. Please join us!
Walking
Sat 15th June: Devilla Forest and Culross
Bring your Granny! Bring the Weans!
Details: Bill Craig (649 2237)
billcraig38@gmail.com
Petrol contribution £4
Warm Café
This project came about because of the concern for local people during the cold winter months almost 2 years ago when fuel prices rose to higher levels. A group of volunteers from the church planned what is now called the Warm Café. So every Tuesday for the last 18 months we have opened our church doors from 10am to 12 noon to offer, at no cost, tea, coffee, home baking and a warm place to chat for everyone in our community. Our Warm Café has continued to develop through offering free books at the front door. Most Tuesday mornings we have attracted thirty folk, some from our church family and some new friends from the community of Shawlands and beyond. A few of the new friends have now attended Sunday services and the Saturday Walking Group outings. Occasionally, some other visitors have seen the open church doors and dropped in simply to view the lovely sanctuary.The local Cooperative Funeral Care based in Shawlands approached the team of volunteers with a view to supporting the project through their community grants scheme. Thanks to them for the financial support and encouragement in helping us to outreach into the community. If you have never visited us on a Tuesday morning at the Warm Café, why not drop in any Tuesday and perhaps invite a friend or neighbour to join you? You will be assured of a warm welcome and warm hospitality.
Stated Annual Business Meeting – Sun 19th May
The Stated Annual Business meeting for Shawlands Trinity Church will be held after worship on Sunday 19th May 2024, which all are invited to attend. Papers for this meeting will be available prior to the meeting.
Brownies Spring Fayre – Sat 18th May
Walking
The next outing is on Sat 18th May – see below for more information. Also included are some pics from the last walk at Greenock Cut, thanks to those who provided these.
Big Brunch Sat 20th April
Thanks from 45th Glasgow BB to everyone who supported the brunch and all who helped. The superb total of £535 was raised.
Walking
As you may have heard, the date of our next outing (Sat 20th Apr) clashes with a BB Fundraising Event. This is unfortunate, but sometimes hard to avoid. If you are still planning to make the walk and also want to support the BB’s, please remember you can still make a very welcome donation to Simon McNeil (or via a marked envelope in the Sunday’s offering)!
Meanwhile, here is some basic information to help you decide. Further info to follow.
Midweek Meditation
Midweek Meditation returns for six weeks commencing Wed 1st May. This is a short time of prayer and meditation each Wednesday in Shawlands Trinity Church at 12.00 noon. All welcome. Hope you can make it along and spend some quiet time with the Lord, getting to know each other a little better, too.
Big Brunch Sat 20th April
Lodging House Mission Appeal
Thanks so much to everyone involved with our church who so kindly donated Easter eggs to this appeal, including our youth organisations. Some of our young people labelled them on Sunday morning for delivery this week.
Holy Week
Sunday Services Livestreaming
On Sun 17th March, it will be our first attempt at live streaming the service to our new YouTube channel which you can find via this link:
https://youtube.com/@shawlandstr1n1ty24?si=AvFOq4pqIxjRHVkZ
In the long run, the quality of the audiovisuals should be greatly improved in comparison to previous Facebook streams, but please bear with our team as they get used to the new technology.
Walking
Our Walking Group are starting their 2024 walks with a trip to Callander House on Sat 23rd March. Please contact Bill for more details.
Lodging House Mission Easter Egg Appeal
The Chosen
We’re starting Series Three on Mon 15th April! All welcome.
World Day of Prayer Service – Fri 1st March
Please join us at 2pm for this service: “I beg you to bear with one another in love,” written by Christian women of Palestine.
Journeying Together Through Lent
Langside Parish Church and Shawlands Trinity Church will explore Jesus’ way of life through our Lent series.
New Locum Minister
Exciting news that we have recruited a minister to serve as a locum for both Langside and Shawlands. His name is Rev Edson Duque, who for the last year has successfully helped Garrowhill and Bailleston Churches become a linked charge. So, his leading worship and his experience will be a great help. Edson will begin leading us in worship on Sun 4th February and until then the Worship Group will continue leading services.
The Session Clerk team will keep you updated in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, feel free to speak to Brian, Eleanor or Scot if you need more information.
The Chosen – Series 4: Episode 1
A group of us attended the cinema showing of this episode on Thu 1st February, and we all agreed it was excellent. Thanks to the 45th Boys’ Brigade (Shawlands) for taking us to cinema and back in the minibus.
All Age Service Sun 28th January
New Audiovisual System
You are probably well aware that we have been having problems with the existing system for some time. We are delighted to report that a new system is being installed this week, week beginning 15th January. Please continue to bear with our team as they get to grips with the new system in the coming weeks.
Worship Group
Our Worship Group will continue to lead worship where neither our Interim Moderator nor Pulpit Supply are available. We are very fortunate to have such committed, talented people involved. Please pray for them at this time.
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