Notes for your diary: (Week beginning 1st September 2025)
(All activities in THE CORNERSTONE unless stated otherwise)
Monday 1st September
· 1.30pm – Playtime @ The Cornerstone
· 3.45pm – Junior Singers
· 6.30pm – Boys’ Brigade
Tuesday 2nd September
· 10.00am – Coffee Stop
· 10.00am – Citizens’ Advice Bureau
· 7.30pm – Kirk Session Meeting in the Church
Thursday 4th September
· 1:00pm – Chit Chat
· 6.00pm – Girls’ Brigade
· 8.15pm – Senior Choir Practice
Sunday 7th September
· 11:00am – Family Service in The Cornerstone
Church Concert.
A huge “thankyou” to everyone who supported Sunday’s concert in the church – performers, AV team, stewards and all who worked behind the scenes. A very pleasant afternoon of great music was enjoyed by a large audience, and donations to the Chisangano Appeal amounted to £ 664.80. Thanks to the One World Committee for their input to this event.
Funeral intimations
Our thoughts and prayers are with all who are mourning at this time.
Sunday Kidz
Restarting date will be announced in the Newsy-Mail
Children are encouraged to be part of the Morning Worship from 11am in the Church, and they may leave after the second hymn to take part in a creche which will be available for all children in the Extension Hall.
Boys’ Brigade
The Boys’ Brigade meets on Mondays at 6.30pm.
Open to primary school boys.
Girls’ Brigade
Regular meetings on Thursdays
· P1 – 3 6.30pm
· P4 – 7 7.00pm
· Sec. Sch 7.45pm
For more information – Email: [email protected]
Playtime at The Cornerstone
Meets on Mondays from 1.30 until 2.45pm.
Parents/guardians who bring their child /children, will be responsible for the overall care and overseeing their children at play.
Junior Singers
The Junior Singers meets on Mondays in The Cornerstone from 3.45 – 4.45pm. We will be singing Scottish songs, songs from shows, Disney tunes and some choruses and hymns.
The group is open to children of Primary School age and meets during school term time.
New members will be made very welcome.
Coffee Stop
The Coffee Stop restarts on Tuesday, 2nd September between 10 and 11.30am.
Drop in for tea/coffee and biscuits. Come and go as you please and catch up with friends.
Thursday Chit Chat Group
Meets every Thursday at 1.00pm. This week – The Paddle Steamer, WAVERLEY
Renfrewshire Foodbank
The demand for the Foodbank in Renfrewshire continues to increase.
At this time of year, the stock decreases significantly as we are between the generous donations usually received at Easter and Harvest.
We continue to need tinned foods, meat, fish, soup, vegetables, pasta sauce, as well as cereals, biscuits, long life milk, diluting juice. We also welcome donations of toiletries particularly shampoo and shaving items, pet food and chocolate/sweets.
Donations can be dropped off at the Church on Sunday or at the Cornerstone when it is open for Chit Chat, Coffee Stop or Services.
Future Events
Langbank Church 50 – 50 Proms
The next concert takes place on Sunday 7th September at 2.30pm. This will be a performance by the St James Handbell Ringers. Tickets, priced £5, are available at the door.
Glasgow Phoenix Choir
The Glasgow Phoenix Choir will be presenting a Choral Celebration on Sunday 21st September at 2.30pm in the church. Tickets priced £10 are available from the church on Sundays, from The Cornerstone office and from Social Committee members.
Erskine Churches Together
Erskine Churches Together are holding a Fun Day on Saturday, 6th September, 11.00am – 3.00pm. Event highlights: Exciting games & Activities, BBQ Food, Bouncy castles, Crafts and more!
Articles for Newsy-Mail
If group leaders or committee convenors have information, they wish to circulate to members or adherents of the church, please contact Ruby at The Cornerstone who will include this in the next edition.
