Broxburn & Uphall Parish Church.
Church Services for the month of June
Sundays 21, 28 June
9.45am services in Broxburn Church building, Broxburn
11.00am services in St. Nicholas Church building, Uphall
Church Services in June
The month of June will be covered by Pulpit Supply.
Sunday 21 June – Rev. Alison Quilter
Sunday 28 June – Rev. Ken Brown
If you require pastoral care, please contact
Session Clerks
Mrs Lynne McEwen 07933 352935 or Mr David McWilliams 07468 481281
Please take note that our email address has been changed to
<office@broxburnanduphallparishchurch.org.uk>
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Ukrainian St Margaret Sunday School
The Annual Prize Giving of the Ukrainian St Margaret Saturday School will take place on Saturday 20th June from 12 noon to 1pm at St John’s Episcopal Church (situated on the corner of Princess Street and Lothian Road). The prizegiving ceremony includes dancing, singing and poetry by the children. We look forward to seeing you, and some more of the faithful on 20th June at 12 noon at St John’s Church, – same place as last year.
Refreshments and cake after the ceremony. We hope all will stay and enjoy some Ukrainian hospitality.
Kirk Session
Meeting will be held in Broxburn Church on Wed 24th June at 7:30pm.
Care Home Service
Middleton Hall Monday 26 July 2pm
Uphall Children’s Gala
Many thanks to everyone who baked and helped at the Gala on Saturday. We were able to give £269.60 to the gala committee funds. We received lots of thanks for the lovely home baking. Wilma
Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Care Team would like to hear of anyone who would benefit from a pastoral care visit by a member of the team.
You can contact us in a variety of ways:
*By email – pastoralcare@broxburnanduphallparishchurch.org.uk
*By phone – 07934 073349
*In writing – a small box has been placed at the front of each Church building along with a supply of request cards which should be completed with the required information. The cards should then be deposited into the locked box which will be checked regularly.
*In person – please contact any member of the team: Senga Brown, David McWilliams, Susan Gillies, David Wilkie, Sybil Cavanagh or Trudy MacDonald
Please try to ensure you have the persons consent to share their contact details. Information provided will be used only by the Pastoral Care Team.
Storytime
Storytime in the Open Door Each Monday at 1:30pm for baby/toddler with an adult. Please tell anyone you know who may be interested. Prayer support will be valued.
Sunday tea volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help provide teas and refreshments at services in St Nicholas, at both the 9.45am and the 11.00am service. If you regularly go to these services and would like to help, please contact Sue Sneddon so a rota of helpers can be drawn up. Many thanks.
Foodbank West Lothian
Foodbank West Lothian urgently require the following items: Cold tinned meat, Gluten-free food items, Hand soap, Instant mashed potato, Long-life milk, Nappies – size 6, Nappies – size 7, Tea bags, Tinned custard, Tinned fruit, Tinned potatoes, Tinned vegetables Collection points are based in Scotmid Uphall (opposite the Open Door), Scotmid Broxburn, Waz’s and Tesco. All donations are very gratefully received.
West Lothian Foodbank thrives due to a team of committed volunteers, some of whom have been involved for at least 10 years.
SOYA
Social Work continue to be so grateful for our donations of food and toiletries for the young adults. We would be extremely grateful for some new toothbrushes if possible as the number of young people come onto the system continues to rise. Any donations can be left in Uphall South, with Margret Forisky or in the Open Door. Or if you prefer, call Evelyn for donations to be collected from your home. (07546 087230). Evelyn.
HELPS AND UKRAINE
On Wednesday 10 June we delivered to Edinburgh a very welcome 7 bags clothes and shoes, 32 packs nappies and 20lbs of candles. Please keep donations of clothes/shoes, nappies, toothpastes, bars soap and candles coming. We are so grateful for whatever you give. Call Evelyn on 07546 087230 for collection of any items or deliver to Open Door, Uphall South Church or to Margaret Forisky.
Wednesday Prayer Meeting
We meet weekly at 2.00pm in the Uphall Community Centre, School Place. Please consider joining us to pray for our church, community, and wider world. Prayer requests can also be passed to Sheena in church or by phone (854458) and continue to be treated in the strictest confidence.
Prayer Chain
The prayer chain is available for urgent requests which are treated in strictest confidence. Please phone Sheena Carroll on 01506 854458.
Open Door
Monday to Thursday 10am until 1pm. Please join us and bring a friend for coffee and a chat. We need new volunteers please call in for details.
E-mail
E-mail changes Please remember to inform the Church office when your own email address changes so we can update our contact list. Please Email office@broxburnanduphallparishchurch.org.uk with your new address.
Contact information:
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