CHURCH OF SCOTLAND - WILLIAMWOOD PARISH CHURCH
Worship, Socialise and Grow with us into the Future
General Info
Minister: Rev. Janet Mathieson
Scottish Charity Number SC009939
Please click the link above for information on how to access Zoom
To access the Sunday School on the Web just click the box
Williamwood Church will be publishing a News Bulletin to allow members and others to keep up to date with things in and around the Church. To access the bulletin please use the link below.
Williamwood Parish Church News Bulletin 4 – 6 May 20
Links to the earlier News Bulletins are below
Williamwood Parish Church News Bulletin 3 23.04.20
East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure
East Reffrewshire culture and Leisure’s own instructors are making short videos to keep you connected and active while at home. To access these videos and for information please click the link below
Quick Info
Inspire Magazine
The Inspire is our quarterly magazine, why dont you browse through the latest editions
Prayer Circle
This is a confidential group of seventeen people who will pray for a person or a situation when it is requested. Lorna Martin and Anne Clark can be contacted by phone or you can e-mail the minister using the contact information on the website.
Format of Sunday Services
Dates for Your Diary
Please see the Yellow notices on the webpage for information at the moment.
Hall Enquiries
we are very fortunate that our halls are frequently in use. If you would like to enquire about using our halls please contact Fiona Gunning using the contact information below.
Our Mission
Our mission is to share the love of God through worship, outreach, welcome and care with people in our local community and across the world
Our Minister
Hello and Welcome…
To Williamwood Parish Church on the Web
We have a very talented congregation, here in Williamwood, who rose to the challenge during lockdown.
The organisers hold no responsibility for the extra pounds gained eating all these lovely cakes.
YOU ARE ALL WINNERS
Pictures of the entries are all below in a random order
Williamwood Web Worship
Worship for Sunday 24th May 2020
Today is the sixth Sunday after Easter- the last Sunday of the Easter season and the Sunday after Ascension Day (which was on Thursday)
The ascension stories tell of Jesus saying goodbye; of the disciples letting go and of getting ready for a new world in which they experience God’s presence differently. From now on followers of Jesus are to make visible the presence of God which we have seen in Jesus. The gift of the Spirit given at Pentecost (which we celebrate next week) enables us to do that.
Click on the Facebook icon and listen to – or join in – the hymn: Look, ye saints, the sight is glorious! (CH4:439)
A prayer to start the day:
Holy God, in the morning of this new day we give thanks for life filled with your goodness.
Keep us grateful and keep us in your care throughout this day and all our days.
Strengthen our hope in Jesus Christ who shared, once, our human life and who now reigns in power for us that we may live as his body in the world proclaiming your name and witnessing to the power of resurrection love which lets us enjoy the eternal life you give now and for evermore. Amen
Gospel Reading
This reading from John’s gospel is part of what is known as the High Priestly Prayer. It is as if we overhear Jesus praying. In the first 5 verses Jesus prays for himself. Next he prays for his disciples, entrusting the community of faith to God’s care. If you read on to verse 26 you will hear the final part of the prayer which is for believers yet to be.
Read John 17: 1 – 11
Could you use this as a model for your own prayers?
Where have we seen the grace of God recently?
What words – or acts – of Jesus might you use to shape how you will live into the future?
What is the greatest challenge for the community of faith today and how do we meet that challenge?
Click on the Facebook icon and listen to – or join in – the hymn: Out of sight, the Lord has gone (CH4: 444)
New Testament Reading
The beginning of the book of Acts, believed to have been written by Luke, provides a bridge between the gospel story of Jesus and the story of the earliest Church: those communities which were continuing the work Jesus began. In this first chapter he rehearses the story of Jesus’s ascension and what the disciples did immediately after that. He will go on to tell of the Day of Pentecost and then describe to growth of the early Church.
Read Acts 1: 1-14
Spend some time in prayer, thinking about what God is saying to you in this waiting time.
A Closing Prayer
Almighty and all-loving God, you have called us to be your church:
Christ’s body in our world today.
So….we pray for this world and all its peoples, especially for those living in poverty and need; bearing injustice and indignity – the dis-grace of the unequal sharing of the resources you provide for all.
We remember before you the peoples of East Africa, crops ravaged by locusts and facing famine; the peoples of North India, homes and livelihoods wrecked by the effects of cyclone; the people of Pakistan suffering the effects of an air-crash that claimed so many lives in the air and on the land; the peoples of the Middle East living in the midst of conflict, imprisoned in places where there is want and fear; the people of our own land who are hungry and fearful of what the future will bring.
Let them all know you near to strengthen, guide and bless.
We pray for the leaders of nations that they will do what is right and good for the welfare of their people and shun easy popularity, careless talk and uncaring decision-making.
We pray for all who are ill, suffering from Covid-19 and for all who care for them.
We pray, too, for those enduring other illness or disease – and for all who are suffering or sorrowful.
Be with those who are isolated, alone and lonely; those who draw near unto death; all who are anxious or worried; all separated from loved ones and all who mourn.
Keep them in your care.
We pray for this earth: fragile, delicate and beautiful that we may care for it more wisely and tenderly, healing the wounds inflicted by humankind, causing climate crisis, extinction, pollution.
Make us better stewards we pray.
We pray for your church that it may be enlivened to serve you better in the world, in the future that awaits us.
As members of your church let us grow in grace that we may live out our calling as your people showing your love in the world until our days here are done and we are re-united with all we have loved and all your saints in the kingdom of your glory and in your eternal love and life through Jesus Christ, our risen, ascended, reigning Lord in whose name we pray. Amen
Click on the Facebook icon and listen to – or join in – the hymn: Crown him with many crowns…….. (CH4:459)
As you wait patiently on the Lord may you know God’s presence.
As you live in the Lord may you know his peace.
As you enter the future that awaits you may God’s Spirit guide you.
May God bless you always. Amen.
About Us
Weekly worship on a Sunday morning is of course always at the heart of the life of our Church and we continually strive to move forward into a bright future. Throughout the church year there are special services when we celebrate particular occasions. The main celebrations of Communion in Williamwood are on the first Sunday of March, June, September and December. Additional communion services may be held, for example at Easter. There can be lots going on especially over the Christmas period so keep an eye on the website for information.
For Further information on the History of Williamwood follow this link
Follow this link to read the Tribute to Flo smith
Some members of The Kirk Session
Kirk Session members are the elders of the Church and are chosen from those members of the Church who are considered to have the appropriate gifts and skills to pursue the spiritual affairs of the Congregation. The Kirk Session meets regularly on the 3rd Wednesday of January, March, May, September and November. Additional meetings may be called for specific purposes.
The Congregational Board
Here are some of the board members who are appointed from within the Congregation. Board Members are nominated and then appointed at the Stated Annual Meeting and serve for a period of three years after which they may seek re-election. They contribute to the management affairs of the Church. Board Meetings are February, April, June, October and December
Norah Gray Retires
The Church choir recently spent a very pleasant evening on the occasion of Norah Gray’s retiral. The minister and session clerk were present when the choir said a very reluctant farewell to Norah after 60 years.
Norah’s name meant music in Williamwood. She was always there to sing solos, play the organ, and take choir practices when we were without an organist and, if any musical event was to be held, Norah was the first one to be consulted.
Norah will be greatly missed by the choir but we know that, Sunday by Sunday, she will be in the church supporting us.
Congratulations
Many congratulations to our organist Sarah Alexander on receiving her degree of Bachelor of Music with Honours from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland on Thursday- what an achievement!
WHATEVER DAY OF THE WEEK IT IS AND WHATEVER TIME OF THE DAY THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON IN AND AROUND THE CHURCH AND HALLS. Follow the links below for information for all users of the Church and Halls
WEDDINGS
Williamwood Church may be the place that you choose to get married. We have prepared a leaflet to give you the basic information and the contact details of the people you need to get in touch with as you plan your special day.
BAPTISMS
If you are thinking about having your baby baptised, please contact Rev Jan Mathieson on 0141 579 9997.
Location
Sunday Services
Sunday School – 10.50am
Phone & Email
Minister – Rev. Mathieson 01415799997 JMathieson@churchofscotland.org.uk
Website www.williamwoodparishchurch.org.uk
Calendar
Sundays
10.50am – SUNDAY SHCOOL
11.00am – WORSHIP
MONDAYS
7.00am – 9.00am – OSCARE PRE-SCHOOL
9.00am – 1.30pm – CLARKSTON NURSERY GROUP
3.00pm – 6.00pm – OSCARE AFTER-SCHOOL
5.00pm – 6.00pm – SHIROKAWA KARATE ACADEMY
6.45pm – 8.30pm – 128th JUNIOR SECTION
7.00pm – WILLIAMWOOD PIPE BAND
TuesdayS
7.00am – 9.00am – OSCARE PRE-SCHOOL
9.00am – 1.30pm – CLARKSTON NURSERY GROUP
3.00pm – 6.00pm – OSCARE AFTER-SCHOOL
4.20pm – 9.00pm – McCARTHY SCHOOL OF DANCE
7.30pm – (Alternate Weeks)THE GUILD
WednesdayS
7.00am – 9.00am – OSCARE PRE-SCHOOL
9.00am – 1.30pm – CLARKSTON NURSERY GROUP
3.00pm – 6.00pm – OSCARE AFTER-SCHOOL
6.30pm – 7.45pm – 3rd WILLIAMWOOD BROWNIES
7.30pm – 9.00PM – GUIDES
ThursdayS
7.00am – 9.00am – OSCARE PRE-SCHOOL
9.00am – 3.15pm – CLARKSTON NURSERY GROUP
9.45am – 11.45am – WILLIAMWOOD TODDLERS
3.00pm – 6.00pm – OSCARE AFTER-SCHOOL
3.30pm – 5.00pm LEGO THERAPY (Ladies Choir Room)
6.30pm – 7.30pm – RAINBOWS
7.30pm – CHURCH CHOIR (Session House)
7.30pm – WILLIAMWOOD PIPE BAND
FridayS
9.00am – 3.15pm – CLARKSTON NURSERY GROUP
3.00pm – 6.00pm – OSCARE AFTER-SCHOOL
6.30pm – 7.30pm – 128th BB ANCHOR BOYS
7.35pm – 128th BB COMPANY SECTION
7.35pm – 128th BB SENIOR SECTION (or as arranged)
SaturdayS
9.00am – 5.00pm – McCARTHY SCHOOL OF DANCE
PICTURE GALLERY
2019 – 2020
To see the archive of previous photographs just follow this link
Links to the Wider Church
Testimonials
What congregation are Saying
As Session Clerk it is an honour to serve the Rev Jan Mathieson and sixty three Elders who diligently visit their district at least four times a year with an invitation to Holy Communion and also visit our organisations’ twice a year. Contact me on 0141 321 8033, or e mail – margaretctrobertson@gmail.com
I was baptised in Williamwood Church in 1981 and since then have been brought up to feel at home in the Church. I went through all sections of the BB and am now an adult officer. I started my piping career as a young junior section boy. I am now an active elder of the Church, and would like to encourage people to attend and help it to continue to grow.