Services for the next two Sundays
Sunday 9 July 2023 (Trinity 5) – 10.30 am – Sung Eucharist.
Sunday 16 July (Trinity 6) – 10.30 am – Sung Eucharist
After the Sung Eucharist teas and coffees will be served in the church hall. All welcome.
Preachers & Presidents
Sunday 9 July – Preacher (Bobby Burgon) President (+Drew)
Sunday 16 July – Preacher (John Wilcox) President (Bobby Burgon)
Duty Rotas
The Steward on duty for 9 July is: Bob Rabagliati
The Steward on duty for 16 July is: Sylvia Russell
Choir Practice
Choir Practices will now cease for the summer period. Happy holidays!
Memory Lane
Wednesday 12 July. Bus Trip to Ratho for Barge Sail. Bus leaves Christ Church Hall at 10.30. Expected time of return 3.30.
Autumn Ladies
Wednesday 19 July. Topic for the meeting still to be decided.
Vestry Meeting
Wednesday 19 July at 6.30 pm. This will replace the meeting cancelled on 28 June due to the Rector’s shingles.
Rector’s holiday
+Drew will be taking a week’s holiday from Sunday 9 July until Tuesday 18 July. In his absence all pastoral emergencies should be communicated to Sheila Cardwell (01555 728802 –sheilacardwell@talktalk.com), Bobby Burgon (01555 662986 – robert.burgon@btinternet.com) or Jane Milliken (01555 715514 – jamillik12@googlemail.com)
Oxfam Volunteers
The Oxfam shop at the top of Lanark High Street is looking for the following volunteers – stockroom organisers, sales assistants, online shopping co-ordinators. If you think you would like to help with this, please pop into the shop for a chat with Amanda or apply online at www.oxfam.org.uk
Prayer
When she is with us on Sundays The Revd Liz Clelland will offer pastoral prayer in the Memorial Chapel after the Sung Eucharist to individuals who would like it.
Away Giving Recipients 2023 – 2024
Thanks to everyone who put forward possible recipients for our Away Giving this year. Of the 8 recommendations received the following three were agreed: The Maggie Centre, The Brain Tumour Charity and Stanmore House and School.
Provincial Online Services
If you are unable to attend church but would like to engage in some kind of worship, click on the link below for access to the Provincial Online Service which is highlighted on the right-hand side of the “Home” page https://www.scotland.anglican.org
Church Hall
If you hear of anyone who is looking for a hall to conduct a group or activity please direct them either to +Drew (Tel: 01555 663065… Email: thecanteringcanon@outlook.com). We currently have availability most mornings, afternoons and evenings of the week.
