Our small choir has begun rehearsing for a service on 25th November to celebrate the Kingship of Christ, using a new Royal School of Church Music Festival Service book. Thank you to our friends who are providing extra voices and to Hugh Macdonald for his musical direction.
Coffee, tea, cake and biscuits set us up for our AGM after our morning service. In the Rector’s report Andrea reported on the life of St Andrew’s over the past year, which has been full with many events and activities both social and spiritual, including participation in a number of Milngavie… read more >>
We had fun creating Christmas cards at the Dorcas group last Saturday under the guidance of Liz who showed us how to draw a design onto a piece of foam and then select the colour of card & paint to make a print. It was very experimental and we never… read more >>
All are welcome at our Harvest Thanksgiving followed by coffee and lunch this coming Sunday 30th September at 10.00.
On Saturday 15th September, we had an enjoyable, relaxing time creating dementia muffs, both knitted and also out of material. These muffs are often found to have a calming effect on a person suffering from dementia who likes to fiddle with something, as well as helping hands to feel warm… read more >>
The rainy weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the eighteen folk gathered for the Quiet Afternoon last Sunday in the beautiful surroundings of Schoenstatt. With the shelter of umbrellas & macs, twelve of the group had a wet walk through the forest & all gathered together afterwards for a time… read more >>
A quiet afternoon is planned at Schoenstatt Retreat House on Sunday August 26th 1.30-4.30 led by Liz Farrow. As last year, we shall reflect upon a gospel passage, share our thoughts, listen to music and enjoy a walk in the beautiful grounds. No activity incomplete at St Andrew’s without some refreshments to… read more >>
11.00 till 3.00 at St Andrew’s Church Hall. Opportunity to make origami butterflies, decorative hearts, jewellery or greetings cards. This is a summer pick and mix session so bring your imagination and enjoy creating something with all the materials provided. Do come for some of the time if you can’t… read more >>
The annual Milngavie Churches Flower Festival, held at St. Andrew’s on 8th & 9th June, and coinciding with the start of Milngavie Week, raised the sum of over £550 in donations to the charity Water Aid. We were delighted with the number of visitors to the church and grateful… read more >>
On Sunday 3rd June, Andrea blessed our new banner. While planning our congregational retreat at the Cathedral of the Isles, the idea came up of making another banner for the church as part of a retreat activity, and we asked Caroline if the Dorcas group would like to be part of… read more >>