WHAT'S ON
Mondays : Tea and Chat Afternnnon
2-4pm in Church Hall All welcome
2-4pm in Church Hall All welcome
Wednesdays : Craft Group
1-3:30pm Church Hall
1-3:30pm Church Hall
Wednesdays Community Choir
6:30 -7:30 pm Community Wing Newtown
6:30 -7:30 pm Community Wing Newtown
Thursdays - Zoom Bible Study
See details below
See details below
Proposed walk and service at Old Melrose on 20th March.
The Churches Together Group have picked up on the idea of having a walk at Old Melrose on the 20th March. The walk should be regarded as one of their 'special walks' It will be a short walk with time to hold an outdoor service. It is expected to start at 2pm and the aim is to have worship around 3pm. Worship is expected to last about 20 minutes (30 max) depending on weather, numbers. Details from Rosie Frew. RFrew@churchofscotland.org.uk
The Churches Together Group have picked up on the idea of having a walk at Old Melrose on the 20th March. The walk should be regarded as one of their 'special walks' It will be a short walk with time to hold an outdoor service. It is expected to start at 2pm and the aim is to have worship around 3pm. Worship is expected to last about 20 minutes (30 max) depending on weather, numbers. Details from Rosie Frew. RFrew@churchofscotland.org.uk
Forthcoming Events on Holy Island - All Welcome
St Boswells Foodbank: has been launched, operating as part of Jedburgh Food Bank. Drop-off points for donations of non-perishable food items are at Tony's Newsagents and the Church Hall (Lunch Club and Craft Group days). If you would like to arrange a cash donation to support the work or get more information, please email stboswellsfoodbank@gmail.com
Newtown Community Food Help: Confidential and free; Mondays 4-6pm, Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon Fridays 4pm to 6pm; Tel: 07811 976 943; come along and collect what will see you through.
Newtown Community Food Help: Confidential and free; Mondays 4-6pm, Wednesdays 10am to 12 noon Fridays 4pm to 6pm; Tel: 07811 976 943; come along and collect what will see you through.
Coffee Morning and Sale 14 May 2023 at St Boswells Church Hall
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL OUR CONGREGATIONS
On Tuesday 23rd March 2021, at a meeting of Presbytery we heard that concurrence of the vote for our Basis of Union had been given by the Presbytery Planning Task Group within the Church of Scotland Offices at 121 George Street, Edinburgh. The plan for our Linked Charge to become a United Charge is going ahead.
The name of our United Charge is Dryburgh District Churches and although we will still have all our buildings we will still keep each Church name. There will be a special service to mark the Union at some point in the future, when restrictions are eased further.
The name of our United Charge is Dryburgh District Churches and although we will still have all our buildings we will still keep each Church name. There will be a special service to mark the Union at some point in the future, when restrictions are eased further.
Organists
Our regular organists for Maxton – Mrs Elvira Denoon and for Newtown Mr Derek Reid, have decided to retire from playing the organ. Elvira has been the organist at Maxton for over 40 years, which is a long time. Derek was the regular organist in Newtown before he went off to France for a few years and came back just when Newtown were in need again. Derek is the choir master of the Newtown Community Choir and continues in that role. We thank both of them for their service to our Churches, and wish them well.
Presentation to Derek Reid
At Sunday morning worship in Newtown Church on 6th December, a presentation was made to Derek Reid who has retired as organist at Newtown. Derek was thanked by Rev Sheila for playing at Newtown over a number of years, as well as 'filling in' at the other churches in the Charge when needed. Derek was presented with a Milestone gift voucher and a bottle of wine.
Presentation by Ann Smith to Elvira Denoon
(retiring organist for Maxton Kirk)
“Elvira would like to thank all those who contributed to these wonderful gifts. They are much appreciated.”
(retiring organist for Maxton Kirk)
“Elvira would like to thank all those who contributed to these wonderful gifts. They are much appreciated.”
Shoeboxes for Blythswood