CHURCH OF SCOTLAND - WILLIAMWOOD PARISH CHURCH
Worship, Socialise and Grow with us into the Future
General Info
Sunday School C
Minister: Rev. Janet Mathieson
Scottish Charity Number SC009939
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
Dec 5th – Service for Clarkston Nursery, williamwood Toddlers and all under 5’s
Dec 8th – Bring a Gift Service – toiletries, sanitary and beauty products for The Lodging House Mission. Also a service of Baptism
Dec 15th- 7pm – Festival of Christmas in Words and Music
Dec 22nd – Service of Nativity by the Sunday School followed by a Fairwell Lunch for Fergus Cook.
Dec 24th – 6.30pm Christmas Eve Service for the young and those a little older. 10.30pm – Mince Pies and Hot drinks in the Large Hall. 11.15pm – Carol Singing in the Church. 11.30pm Christmas Eve Watchnight Service.
Dec 25th – Christmas Day – 10am – A Short Service for Christmas Morning. Bring and show a gift you have received.
Dec 29th – Service of favourite Carols. Put your requests and a note of what the carol means to you in Santas train at the front of the Church.
Jan 5th 2020 – A short service for the first Sunday in the New Year followed by a celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion for those who wish to wait.
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
Links to the Wider Church
Picture Gallery 2019
Events
Special Requests or Notices
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.
Introducing Our Probationer Minister
Greetings,
My name is Fergus Cook and I am a candidate for full-time ordained ministry in the Church of Scotland. I am writing to you to introduce myself as, on the 1st September 2018, I joined your congregation as a Probationer Minister as the final part of my ongoing training.
I live in Waterfoot, which is between Eaglesham and Clarkston, and have been married to Shona, my wife, for just over 23 years. We have three teenage daughters aged 20, 18 and 16 called Catriona, Heather and Lori respectively. My home church is Orchardhill Parish Church in Giffnock where I have been for the last 25 years. In my time there, I have been an elder, Stewardship Convenor and Clerk to the Congregational Board as well as serving on many other ministries.
Earlier this year I graduated from Glasgow University with a Bachelor Of Divinity. Whilst studying for my degree I was working in the leisure industry and worked as a swimming instructor in Paisley where I had around 170 children that I was teaching to swim. I enjoy sports and outdoor activities which until recently centred around my role as the East Renfrewshire Girl Guides Duke of Edinburgh Expedition Trainer and Supervisor. For relaxation I enjoy reading, films and theatre. I also enjoy whisky – both collecting and consuming! I have carried out various talks on the subject to whisky clubs and like minded groups on various whisky related topics. My latest talk was on the real story behind the SS Politician which sank in 1941 and gave rise to Compton MacKenzies book Whisky Galore, which was also made into a film and remade in 2016.
My placement at Williamwood will be full time for 15 months. Please look out for me and introduce yourself as I try to get know you all during the following months. I would also appreciate your prayers as I continue my training to become a fully ordained minister in the Church of Scotland.
Yours, Fergus
Location
Sunday Services
Sunday School – 10.50am
Phone & Email
Assistant Minister Fergus Cook – 07552924999 FCook@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
10.30 – 11.30am – Bible Story Time for the Under 5’s (Monthly in the Church)
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
9.00am – 1.30pm – CLARKSTON NURSERY GROUP
3.00pm – 6.00pm – OSCARE AFTER-SCHOOL
4.20pm – 9.40pm – McCARTHY SCHOOL OF DANCE
7.30pm – (Alternate Weeks)THE GUILD
WednesdayS
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
7.30pm – 9.30PM – SENIOR 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
6.30pm – 7.30pm – RAINBOWS
7.30pm – CHURCH CHOIR (Session House)
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
Testimonials
What congregation are Saying
Alan Brown
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
Margaret C.T. Robertson
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.
Alan Black