For those who braved the elements on the streets of Milngavie on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th, a treat was in store in the form of beautifully decorated windows. St. Andrew’s was delighted to be part of Window Wanderland again, with members of the Dorcas craft group continuing last year’s… read more >>
It was a real treat to welcome Sara Melville, a contemporary Mosaicist to our February Dorcas. Ten of us enjoyed designing our own square of fibreboard to create a useful pot stand or a picture to hang on the wall. It was a really lovely way to spend a wet… read more >>
At today’s service, we celebrated Candlemas when we remember Mary and Joseph presenting the baby Jesus at the temple to be blessed by the holy man, Simeon. As the elderly Simeon holds the child Jesus in his arms, he feels his life is now complete as he speaks words of… read more >>
On Saturday afternoon 20 of us gathered for an afternoon of reflection & creativity, led by Liturgical Artist Carol Marples, of Soul Marks Trust. We were delighted to be joined by so many friends from St. James the Less, Bishopbriggs. The group fitted cosily around the edge of the Garden… read more >>
We had fun with our first experimentation with Brusho painting today at Dorcas. This highly pigmented powdered paint magically transforms when drops of water are added. We tried using wax, salt, crayon and bubble wrap to create different effects. All the results were wonderfully colourful as you can see. … read more >>
Talent Auction events are now well underway and last weekend a group of us had our first attempt at making sourdough bread under the expert guidance of Liz MacDonald. Starting on the Saturday afternoon, we learned about the ‘starter’, which is simply a mixture of flour and water left to… read more >>
A candle was lit in our Advent Wreath for each of the 4 Sundays in Advent culminating in the lighting of the Christ candle on Christmas morning. During Advent in this time of preparation and waiting for Christ’s coming, some of us focused on personal prayer/reflection using books that Steve… read more >>
A wonderful Christmas meal was enjoyed by over forty of our members and friends on Saturday when Clare and her team produced three courses of sheer deliciousness, including Mary’s homemade mince pies. Caroline did not disappoint with this year’s quiz, and the winning table, overcome with Christmas spirit, generously shared… read more >>
St. Andrew’s continued its 140th anniversary celebrations with special Advent Sunday music and liturgy, based on a Festival Service from the Royal School of Church Music: ‘Where Shall Wisdom Be Found?’. Drawing from a rich Christian heritage of practice in seeking wisdom, the service gives liturgical form to this search.… read more >>
On the Eve of St Andrew’s Day we held our Patronal Service which was particularly special this year as it marked the 140th Anniversary of the founding of our little church, which was built and gifted as a Mission church by the 19th Laird of Milngavie, Archibald Campbell Douglas. We celebrated… read more >>