Contacts, information, events...

The minister will be on leave from: 
Mon 14 November to Mon 21 Nov.

Pulpit supply and funeral cover: 

Sunday 20 November: we welcome the Rev. Linda Walker, Education, Mission and Discipleship Development Officer for Hamilton Presbytery

Funeral cover: will be provided by the Rev George Shand who can be contacted on 01899 309400.
For any ongoing parish queries, please contact Moira White on 01659 74621

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News, events, and general notices:

Wednesday 16 November, 12.30pm: Lunch Club will be held in the Church Hall. All welcome! Soup, sweet, tea/coffee, good conversation. Cost £5. Please let Jenny Worthington know by Mon evening if you'd like to come along.

Saturday 19 November, 10.30am: Annual Guild Morning Tea. This will be held in the Roberton Village Hall. Home baking, craft stall, tombola, and morning teas... come along and bring a friend!

Sunday 20 November, after morning worship: 
   Advent/Christmas edition of the Parish Magazine has now been produced and is available today.
   Dee Yates [editor] is looking for volunteers to help with distribution around the villages as per the
   previous editions. Many hands makes light work!! Thanks for helping.
AND/
   Advent Calendars:  There’ll be an opportunity to buy some Advent calendars after worship –
   not just any Advent calendars, but containing fairly traded chocolate. The calendar itself tells
   the real story of Christmas. If you’re looking for a small treat for a young person you know –
   or, for yourself – make sure to pick one up. Cost £4, with all proceeds going into church funds.

Thursday 24 November, 7pm: Upper Clyde Kirk Session meets in the Church Hall.

Saturday 26 November, 12-3pm: Advent mini-retreat: 'What are you waiting for?' 
Advent is the waiting time; the weeks leading up to the birth of Jesus.
As we head into what can be a busy [and stressful] time, this short Advent retreat provides an opportunity to catch your breath, and take time to prepare mentally and spiritually for the
coming of the Christ-child. We start with a simple lunch: soup, a roll, and a cuppa, and then
move into a more reflective space...Why not join us?
For catering purposes, please let Nikki know by the evening of Thurs 24 Nov. [t. 01864 502139]

Sunday 27 November, evening worship: 6.30pm at Leadhills Village Hall. Join us for this all-age friendly, informal service. Tea/coffee and a chance to catch up with folk after worship. All welcome.