St Ninian's Episcopal Church     

Pollokshields, Glasgow

Groups

Groups meet at St Ninian's for all sorts of reasons:  to deepen our faith, to build relationships, to discover new talents, and simply to do the things that need to be done!  Dates of meeting are usually advertised in the pew sheet.  Simply come along or contact us for more information.  

Open Discussion Forum      Bible Study    Mother's Union 
  Choir     Drama Group    Women's Book Group    Church Helpers
Eco Congregation     Deepening Discipleship

Open Discussion Forum

The Open Discussion Forum offers an opportunity to get to know each other better and to think about our faith in light of current events or particular areas of interest.  We usually invite a speaker to begin the conversation.  This group meets on the the third Tuesday of the month at 8pm, except in summer.  The group usually meets in the Rectory.

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Bible Study

Once a month we meet for Contextual Bible Study.  Each session stands alone and there is no 'homework'.  The pattern is simply to read a passage of scripture and learn by questioning the text and listening to each other.  This group meets at the back of the church on the second Tuesday of the month at 8pm, except during the summer.

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 Mother's Union

The Mother's Union is a world-wide fellowship of women (and a few men!) throughout the Anglican Communion.  The regular meetings offer a time of fellowship and conversation for members and friends.  There is always some sort of charity project on the go.  This year members are  preparing 'start-up packs' for women rebuilding their lives after leaving abusive situations, and helping with a diocesan project to assist the Mother's Union in our companion diocese of Byumba to set up a new income generation craft project.  Most of our MU members have served the church faithfully for years, and the group continues to care for many of our older members who value a time to be together and a way to contribute to the wider church. Meetings are held on alternate Wednesdays at 1.45 pm in the church hall, except in summer.

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Choir

The choir lead the congregation in singing in each week and sing and anthem during communion.  On special occasions, they also lead choral evensong or Songs of Praise.  Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings.  Please speak to the director of music if you would like to join. 

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Drama Group

The drama group is a joint venture between St Ninian's and the Renfrew Aranthrue Theatrical Society (RATS).  The group usually works on two productions a year:  a Christmas Pantomime (performed at St Ninian's), a late Spring Play (at the Tramway Theatre),
25, 26 & 27 March "Yellow on the Broom" by Anne Downie at the Tramway Theatre, Albert Drive, Glasgow G41

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Women's Book Group

The women's book group meets every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss a book of common interest.  Recent books include Einstein's Dream, Lady Oracle (Margaret Atwood), Transforming Fire (Kathleen Fischer), Letters and Papers from Prison (Dietrich Bonhoeffer).  In order to  allow space for relationships to develop, the book group invites new members to join in the autumn so that membership remains stable throughout the year. 

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Church Helpers

There are many hidden groups that generally keep things running.  The Sacristans take care of the altar linen and the brass and silver.  The Servers help at the altar on Sundays -- carrying candles, swinging incense, setting up the church, and generally keeping the clergy sane! There is a Readers Rota and a group of people who help to lead Intercessions.   Flower arrangers work throughout the year and oversee the decoration of the church at all major festivals.  There is a Coffee Rota for people who can help to pour coffee and chat with people on Sundays after the service, and a group of Coffee Morning Helpers, who run a coffee morning each month.   A group of people faithfully prepare and distribute the Magazine each month.  Others help with St Ninian's Kids and our Family Days. several people provide a Fair Trade stall.  Each of these activities provide a chance to get to know people and to offer time and talent to the common life of the church.  Helpers are always welcome!

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