FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions)
How do I join Mearns Kirk?
• Please speak with the minister or one of the Session Clerks.
• If you are already a member of another Church of Scotland congregation, please ask your church for you Lines and then bring them to Mearns Kirk. If you have lost your Lines or are a member of another denomination, you may be admitted by Resolution of the Kirk Session (which means the Elders will agree to this at a Kirk Session Meeting). In both cases, your name will go to the Kirk Session and then you will receive a welcome letter with information.
• If you are interested in becoming a member of the Church of Scotland, then please speak with the minister who will talk with you about baptism and/or about what joining the church means.
How can I donate to Mearns Kirk?
• Offerings are invited at every Sunday morning service using the offering bags.
• Most members of the congregation now donate by standing order, which can be arranged via the Church Office.
• We also have a digital giving machine which is in the church vestibule on a Sunday morning and is based at the Hall entrance during the week. Any amount can be entered.
• You can also give online using the donate button on our website
Can a non-Elder serve Communion?
• Anyone is able to serve Communion even if they are not an Elder. You would be welcome to help out. Please speak with one of the Session Clerks or a duty Elder on Sundays.
Can children join in with Communion?
• Yes, children are most welcome at Communion and to take part in receiving bread and wine (non-alcoholic). They can attend with family members or as part of Sunday Club.
How do I volunteer to help or join a church group?
• To volunteer to help please speak to one of the Session Clerks or contact the Church Office who will pass on details T: 0141 639 6555
E: office@mearnskirk.com
• To join one of the church groups look at the Groups page or contact the church office. Church Groups – Mearns Kirk
How can I get pastoral care for me or someone else?
• If you would like a visit from the minister or an Elder for yourself or someone else, please speak to the minister or one of the Elders. Alternatively, contact the office and your enquiry will be redirected to the correct person.
• If you wish, the minister can also arrange to pass your name to the Pastoral Care team who will arrange to visit you.
How do I make a complaint?
• If you would like to speak to someone at the church, please contact one of the Session Clerks via the church office.
• You may also make a comment or complaint by contacting the Presbytery of Glasgow. Guidance is available of the Church of Scotland complaints page https://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/contact/complaints.
Children & Young People
We are committed to nurturing faith at all stages of life. Our Sunday Club provides teaching and fellowship for children, led by an experienced Elder, with parents actively involved.
Activities
Mearns Kirk offer a wide a varied range of activities for all ages and abilities. These include Brownie and Guide groups, musical classes and amateur theatre groups as well as meditation classes and yoga classes.
Sunday Service
Our Sunday services are live streamed by a team of volunteers, making it possible for those at home to join in worship. Recordings of previous services are also available online – here.
Latest News
Stay updated with all Mearns Kirk’s forthcoming events. You may want to check every 1 – 2 weeks (especially around major dates like Christmas, Advent, etc.) so you don’t miss something new.
Mearns Kirk, Church Halls, 404 Mearns Road, Newton Mearns, Glasgow, G77 5BU
Mearns Kirk Church of Scotland
Scottish Charity Number SC007125
