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Welcome to Church of Scotland, Neilston Parish Church online. |
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Scottish Charity Number: SC035155 Church of Scotland Number: 140757
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The Choir The choir lead the congregation in the praise at the services and sing an introit to let us focus on the service. The choir meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm in the Church to rehearse. Anyone interested in joining the choir or wishing further information should contact Mr Douglas Cochrane, Organist & Choir Master. See Contact Us for further information.
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1st Neilston Girls’ Brigade The Girls’ Brigade was formed in Neilston in 1994 The Girls’ Brigade meet on a Monday evening in the Front Church Hall and operate three different sections, Explorers – Prim 1 – 3, Juniors – Prim 4 – 7 and Brigaders – Secondary 1 upwards. The Explorers meet at 6:30pm – 7:30 pm. The Juniors and Brigaders meet at 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm. The session begins on the first Monday in September and ends with the annual display, which is usually held on the third Monday in May.
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During the year the Explorers work together on a theme, which will earn them their Explorer badges. The Juniors and Brigaders badge work is based on four sections, Educational, Physical, Service and Spiritual. Each girl is awarded her badges at the annual display. The girls also complete for various trophies, which are also presented at the annual display. The competition between the girls for the trophies is exceptional. Any girls wishing to join are welcome to do so from primary 1 upwards. We always look forward to meeting new faces. See Contact Us for further information.
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1st Neilston Boys’ Brigade The 1st Neilston Boys’ Brigade was founded on the 02 April 1905 in Neilston Parish Church and the South Churches by the first Captain of the company James Dunlop. At that time there was an average of 38 boys in the company. The pipe band was formed in 1906 with 11 members and continued until 1909. The company was unfortunately disbanded in 1910. Ex Captain T T Richie, 1st Barrhead was asked for advice on how to reform the company and he approached Paisley Battalion who came to Neilston to help do this.
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The company was reformed on 02 April 1954 and again affiliated to Neilston Parish and South Churches. There are 2 sections to the Boys’ Brigade in Neilston, Junior Section - Prim 4 — 6 and Company Section Prim 7 upwards. The Junior Section meet in the Church Halls on a Wednesday evening, from 7:00 pm till 8:30pm and Company Section meet on a Friday evening from 7:30pm till 10:00 pm. See Contact Us for further information or visit our website. |
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The Guild Guild theme for 2008 — 2009: He restores my soul The Guild meets each Monday evening from October to March in the Back Church Hall starting at 7:30 pm. During the Guild Session a syllabus is printed with the various topics and talks on offer during the session. The syllabus for the new session, starting in October 2007 is listed below. The Guild currently has a membership of 35 with an average attendance of 22—24 each week.
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The Guild aim is to unite the Church in friendship, fellowship and Service. The Guild are currently supporting the Guild Project — Borderline Homeless Scots in London, and also Erskine Hospital. The Guild is now open to both male and female members and new Members are always welcome, if you would be interested in membership of the Guild or would like to know more about the work of the Guild see Contact Us for further information.
Session 2008 — 2009 Syllabus |
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Junior Church — Sunbeams For Ages 0 — 5YRS (For all Pre-School Children)
The Sunbeams meet in the Church every Sunday at 10.55am, after family time in the Church they then go over to the Back Church Hall. When we arrive at the hall we have a story time, colouring/crafts, songs and games. If children feel shy to begin with parents/grandparents are welcome to stay until the children get to know us. See Contact Us for further information. This is a straight forward and informal introduction into Church life.
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Junior Church — Stars For Ages 5 — 9YRS (For all Children in Primaries 1 — 3 at School) |
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Junior Church — Comets For all Children in Primaries 4 — 7 at School The Comets meet in Church every Sunday with the other sections of Junior Church and sit as a group. After Family Time we go down to the Masonic Hall in Main Street where along with the Comets Plus we start with songs and collection. The Comets then continue with structured lessons taken from a variety of sources mainly concentrating on the Old Testament until Christmas and then studying the New Testament in the second half of the session. See Contact Us for further information.
Junior Church — Comets Plus For all youngsters in S1 to S4 +
This relatively new group like all other Junior Church Sections starts of at the morning service and then move on to the Masonic Halls with the Comets. After the collection the Comets Plus enter into a discussion group with less structured lessons. Our aim is to try and be more involved with the life of the Church. Recently the youngsters have observed The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper as well as seeing behind the scenes of these services. The Current project around the vacancy is to build up a dossier on the people involved in the life and work of our Church. See Contact Us for further information.
Both groups also present a Christmas Play on the Sunday before Christmas as well as supporting Christian Aid every year in a novel way.
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The Junior Church sessions run from August to June when they finish with an annual trip and Prize Giving. During the Summer months a Summer Sunday Club is organised and run in a more informal manner. |
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Sparks The Sparks meet in the Back Church Hall on Friday evenings from 6:45 pm — 7:45 pm and is for boys in primaries 1 — 3 at school. The evening consists of stories, games and tuck shop. See Contact Us for further information.
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1st Neilston Scout Group
The Scout group is split into four sections which are detailed below with meeting times and age groups for each section. |
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Beaver Scouts: For ages 6 — 8 years The Beavers meet on Monday evenings from 6:30pm — 7:30pm in St Thomas’ Primary School.
Cub Scouts: For ages 8 — 101/2 years The Cubs meet on Thursday evenings from 7:30 pm — 9:00 pm in the Front Church Hall.
Scouts: For ages 101/2 — 14 years The Scouts meet on Monday evenings from 7:30 pm — 9:30 pm in St Thomas’ Primary School.
Explorer Scouts: For ages 14 — 18 years There is no Explorers unit in Neilston, but there is one in Barrhead which meets on Friday evenings.
For more information or details see Contact Us |
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1st & 2nd Neilston Guides
The Guides are split into four sections, Rainbows, Brownies, Guides & Rangers. |
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Neilston SWRI
Meetings usually held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month in Back Church Hall at 7:30pm. Session 2008 — 2009 Syllabus
For further details see Contact Us |
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Friday Craft Class
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