Church news

The Dumfries Christian Council has recently unveiled its new website. Why not take a look? You can find it at www.dumfrieschurches.org.uk....

St Mary's-Greyfriars' minister, Jamie Milliken, is taking up a new post in Kilmarnock, with his last service in Dumfries before the end of the month. The following letter was read out in church on Sunday November 16. Dear Elders, members and adherents of St Mary’s-Greyfriars’ Parish Church Proposed...

Sunday December 7: Second Sunday of Advent: 10am Advent Reflections Group in small hall; 11.30am Worship Gathering, reading from Mark 1:1-8 Sunday December 14: Third Sunday of Advent: 10am Advent Reflections Group in small hall; 11.30am Worship Gathering, reading from John 1:6-8, 19-28 Wednesday December...

Background Over the summer months members of the congregation were invited to take part in a survey about creating a meeting space at the back of the church. 88 people submitted their views and here are some of the main issues: Capacity: The vast majority recognise that we don’t need all the pews...

The social and fundraising committee draws your attention to the following events which are taking place: December 14 - Christmas musical evening Come along and join us for an evening filled with Christmas music, sketches etc and communal singing at 6.30pm in the church. Refreshments will be served...

As we near the end of another year, this is the ideal time to think of starting to give to the church by Weekly Freewill Offering. Anyone wishing to join the scheme for 2009 is asked to contact John Wright on 251574 or any Elder. If you would like more information on the scheme and how it works, John...

I have ruminated on an idea from a social evening many years ago led by Rev and Mrs Wotherspoon, and more recently by our Session Clerk Isobel Evans. The fundamentals come in the form of an evening of fellowship fun where members of the congregation kick-start their cerebral endorphins and arrive at...

If you’ve been meaning to come along but haven’t quite got round to it then don’t leave it too long. Christianity Explored is a great opportunity for an informal chat and a think about anything and everything about our faith – and you even get a cup of tea and a chocolate biscuit! The...

The social and fundraising committee would like to remind members that the Christmas Bazaar will be held on Saturday December 6. Anyone wishing to convene a stall should contact Janet McSherry on 264973, Bette Archibald on 07899 916565 or Anne Mackie on 249129. Stalls presently are Cake and Candy, Garden...

Tearfund/Tearcraft catalogues are available in the vestibule of the church. If you would like to take one please follow the instructions inside on how to place an order. Goods from the catalogue can also be viewed and bought at the following times: - Saturday November 1 at the charities fayre in DG...