Next Sunday:  

Office Bearers preparatory service @ 10.15am;

Sacrament of Holy Communion @ 11.00am and 6.30pm;

Sunday School children go straight to halls.

Finance Committee:  The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 2nd September in the Session House.

Boys' Brigade:  All sections of the 14th Paisley Boys' Brigade Company have now returned for Session 2008/2009 and meet on Friday evening in the Wynd Centre.  Anchor Boys (P1 to P3) and Junior Section (P4 to P6) meet from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.  Company Section (P7 & Secondary) meets from 7.30pm to 10.00pm.  New members are welcome in all sections.

Adams Trust:  The committee will meet on Wednesday 3rd September at 7.30pm in the Wynd Centre.

Ordination of Elders:  Today we ordain 10 new elders.

Rainbows, Brownies & Guides:

5th September - registration and uniform ordering evening at 6.30pm in the Wynd Centre for new members.  There is now a waiting list for new members.

11th September - Guides resume at 7.30pm until 9.00pm.

12th September - Rainbows & Brownies resume at 6.30pm until 8.00pm.

Guild:  The Paisley Presbyterial Council Rally is being held in Wallneuk North on Wednesday 10th September at 7.30pm.  The speaker will be Mr Willie Robertson from Barrhead.  Reminder - 11th September  Women's Union Annual meeting - the coach leaves Bridge Street at 9.30am.

Management Committee:  The next meeting is on Monday 8th September at 7.30pm in the Session House.  Please collect minutes from Tom Clark.

Doors Open Day:  13th September from 10.00am to 4.00pm - Volunteers required to act as guides, stewards to show our visitors around the Church, also to staff the Tea Room.  If you would like to assist please write your name on the form in the vestibule or contact Tom Clark directly.

Wynd Worship:  Please note that from Monday 18th August the Wynd Coffee shop door will be open to enable members of the congregation and public to attend worship in the chapel from 9.45am until 10am.  

Dates for your Diary:

From the Adult Education & Mission Committee:

6th September in Dewars Centre, Perth - 10.00 to 4.00 - Christian Aid's one-day event.

1st November - Local ecumenical partnership to be held in the Wynd Centre.

Today: We baptise Lorna & Lachlan Rouxel.

Next Sunday:  Morning Worship at 11.00am.  Ordination of new Elders.  Office bearers please meet in the Lang Hall at 10.15am.

Sunday School:  All departments of the Sunday School resume today along with the Tots & Toddlers.

Elders:  Those who did not collect District Envelopes last week please collect them from the large hall today.

Paisley 10k Race:  On Saturday 31st August the race will take place starting and finishing in County Square.  Moss Street will be closed to all traffic on that Sunday from 9.55am to 10.20am.  Please time your journey to avoid this closure.  

Boys' Brigade:  All sections of the 14th Paisley Boys' Brigade return for Session 2008/2009 on Friday 29th August in the Wynd Centre.  Anchor Boys (P1 to P3) and Junior Section (P4 to P6) meet from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.  Company Section (P7 & Secondary) meet from 7.30pm to 10.00pm.  New members are welcome in all sections.  

Captain David Scott has posted his latest letters to the Junior and Company Sections and the programmes for both sections are now available in the Boys' Brigade section of this site.

Adams Trust:  The committee will meet on Wednesday 3rd September at 7.30pm in the Wynd Centre.

Rainbows, Brownies & Guides: 

5th September - Registration & uniform ordering evening at 6.30pm in the Wynd Centre for new members.  There is now a waiting list for new members.

11th September - Guides resume - 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

12th September - Rainbows and Brownies resume - 6.30pm to 8.00pm.

Sponsored Run:  Gordon and Sarah MacDonald are taking part in the Road Race on Sunday 31st August, all proceeds to the Wynd Centre.  Sponsor sheets are available on the notice board.  Please add your name to the sheet.

Wynd Worship:  Please note that from Monday 18th August the Wynd Coffee shop door will be open to enable members of the congregation and public to attend worship in the chapel from 9.45am until 10am.  

Dates for your Diary:

From the Adult Education & Mission Committee:

6th September in Dewars Centre, Perth - 10.00 to 4.00 - Christian Aid's one-day event.

1st November - Local ecumenical partnership to be held in the Wynd Centre.

Next Sunday:  The last Early Bird Service of the summer will be next Sunday at 9.30am.

Trinity Magazine:  The August edition will be available for distributors to uplift next Sunday after both services.

Fabric Committee:  Meets on 19th August at 7.30pm in the Session House.

Elders:  Please uplift district envelopes next week.

Sunday School:  All departments of the Sunday School resume on 24th August and we look forward to welcome everyone back after the summer break.

Doors Open Day:  13th September from 10am to 4pm.  Volunteers required to act as guides, stewards to show our visitors around the church.  If you would like to assist please write your name on the form in the vestibule or contact Tom Clark directly.  

Sponsored Run:  Gordon and Sarah MacDonald are taking part in the Road Race on Sunday 31st August, all proceeds to the Wynd Centre.  Sponsor sheets are available on the notice board.  Please add your name to the sheet.

Wynd Worship:  Please note that from Monday 18th August the Wynd Coffee shop door will be open to enable members of the congregation and public to attend worship in the chapel from 9.45am until 10am.  

Dates for your Diary:

From the Adult Education & Mission Committee:

6th September in Dewars Centre, Perth - 10.00 to 4.00 - Christian Aid's one-day event.

1st November - Local ecumenical partnership to be held in the Wynd Centre.

Next Sunday:  Early Bird Service at 9.30am and Morning Worship at 11.00am.

Revised Constitution:  As agreed at the last Kirk Session meeting, a copy of the revised constitution is available for all Elders.  Copies can be uplifted from the Main Hall.  If any of the congregation would wish to peruse the document, please inform Bob Copleton, the Session Clerk.

Life and Work:  Please collect your copy today after the service.

Trinity:  Please note articles for inclusion in the August issue of Trinity should be in the hands of the editor by Sunday 3rd August at the latest.

Adult Education and Mission Committee:

A copy of the Annual Report for the URC General Assembly will be available from 20th July for anyone wishing to read it.

OTC is a member of the Local Ecumenical Partnership which will meet in the Wynd Centre on 1st November.  Bookings close on 30th September and we hope to have a good representation from OTC at Threads.  There will be a creche facility and the day will cost £5.  Please book a place with Catriona at the Office.

Wynd Coffee Shop:  Thanks to all who continue to assist during the holiday period.  Volunteers are still required on Wednesday and Saturdays particularly between 11.30 and 1.30.  If you can help see John Stewart or contact the Wynd Office.  

Wynd Worship:  Please note that from Monday 18th August the Wynd Coffee shop door will be open to enable members of the congregation and public to attend worship in the chapel from 9.45 until 10.00.

Next Sunday:  Early Bird Service at 9.30am and Morning Worship at 11.00am.

Holidays:  The Rev. Hutton Steel is on holiday from 7th to 21st July.  If anyone is in need of a minister please contact Rev.  Elizabeth Malaney on 01560 484552 or the Church Office.  While Hutton is on holiday both services will be taken by Rev. Elizabeth Malaney.

Oakshaw Explorers:The next outing is to Loch Katrine on Saturday 26th July.  Apart from exploring, why not enjoy a sail on the Sir Walter Scott?  We leave from the church car park at 9.30am.

Annual Bowling Match:  Will be held at Priorscroft Bowling Club on Sunday 27th July at 2.00pm for 2.15pm.  Please append your name on the list in the vestibule table.  All welcome - any queries please speak to Sheena or Jimmy Clark.

Adult Education and Mission Committee:

The General Assembly of the URC opens on 11th July.  A young people's gathering will be held on 8th-11th.  An Annual Report will be available for anyone wishing to read it.  Further information on notice board.

Local Ecumenical Partnership meets on 1st November in the Wynd.  There will be a creche facility and the day will cost £5.  Anyone interested in a place please contact Catriona at the Church Office.  Bookings close 30th September.

Reform - the URC Magazine has been relaunched - please see the AEMC notice board for further details.

Wynd Coffee Shop:  Due to volunteers being on holiday there is a need for help over the next few weeks, particularly Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.   If you can help please contact John Stewart or the Wynd Office.

Next Sunday: Early Bird Service 9.30am and Morning Worship at 11.00am.

Life and Work:  Please uplift your copy from the hall today.

Oakshaw Explorers:  The next outing is to Loch Katrine on Saturday 26th July.  Apart from exploring, why not enjoy a sail on the Sir Walter Scott?  We leave from the church car park at 9.30am.

Adult Education and Mission Committee:  Paisley Christian Aid Committee are pleased to announce that Lesley Steel has volunteered to be our representative.

Calling all experts...The Synod's Church and Society Committee want to establish a register of members for certain topics - please see the notice board for more information.

The URC General Assembly is being held in Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh.  Please see the notice board for more information.

Wynd Coffee Shop:  Due to volunteers being on holiday there is a need for help over the next few weeks, particularly Tuesday and Thursday mornings and Wednesday afternoons.   If you can help please contact John Stewart or the Wynd Office.

David Scott kindly sent in some photos of the recent trips made by the Boys' Brigade to Loudon Castle and to the Sports Scotland Centre on the Isle of Cumbrae.  

The photographs are excellent with the weather being great on both occasions.  Most importantly, you will see that the boys all had a thoroughly great time.  

NEXT Sunday:  Morning Worship at 11.00am - this will include the Sunday School Promotion Service.  Children are reminded to meet in the McLaughlin Hall at 10.45am.  

REMINDER FROM THE SUNDAY SCHOOL: At the end of the Promotion Service the children will be taken over to the McLaughlan Hall as the Lang Hall and Main Halls will be set for lunch.

Oakshaw Explorers: 14th June - anyone wishing to accompany Derek Murney on his sponsored walk at the Greenock Cut should meet at the church car park no later than 10.00am.  

Friends of Adams House are holding a Strawberry Tea on Saturday 14th June from 10am until 12 noon in Johnstone Town Hall.  Tickets available priced £1.50 from Margaret Orr.

Adult Education and Mission Committee Dates:

The Sunday School and AEMC are joining up to provide a buffet lunch for the children, their parents and all members of the congregation on 15th June after morning service.  This will be a cold buffet lunch and the cost will be met by money donations.  At the end of the lunch the children will sing again some of the songs they have used during worship.  Fuller details on the Notice Board.  PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHILDREN.

Conversations with the URC Moderator, Clerk and Treasurer will take place in Port Glasgow URC on 10th June at 7.30pm.  The intention is that this should help the Synod find more ways to serve churches.  Anyone who attends from OTC is asked to give a report to AEMC for the next meeting.  

Calling All Experts:  The Synod's Church and Society Committee wants to establish a register of members who have knowledge, expertise or an interest in specific topics.  For further information please see the AEMC notice board.

Wynd Coffee Shop: Due to volunteers going on holiday over June, July and August there is a need for temporary resources to fill the gaps in the teams for the Wynd Coffee Shop.  If you have any free time over this period it would be appreciated if you can help.  Hours can be arranged to suit.  Please contact the Wynd Office Staff.

Today:  Book Stall is open after the service and will be the last before the Summer Break.  Now is the time to stock up on holiday reading!

Next Sunday:  Morning worship 11.00am includes Sacrament of Baptism.  Fairtrade Stall will operate.

Trinity Magazine:  is available for distributors to uplift today.  Uncollected bundles may be uplifted from the Church Office during the week.  You can download a copy from the website by clicking here (requires Adobe Acrobat).

Oakshaw Explorers:  Leave today at 1.00pm to visit Pollock Park.  7th June a visit to Isle of Bute including Mount Stuart.  Train leaves Gilmour Street at 9.00am.  Anyone wishing to accompany Derek Murney on his sponsored walk at the Greenock Cut on 14th June should meet at the Church car park no later than 10.00am.

Friends of Adams House:  Are holding a Strawberry Tea on Saturday 14th June 10.00am - 12 noon in Johnstone Town Hall.  Tickets priced £1.50 from Margaret Orr.

Adult Education and  Mission Committee Dates:

The Sunday School and AEMC are joining up to provide a buffet lunch for the children, their parents and all members of the congregation on 15th June after morning service.  This will be a cold buffet lunch and the cost will be met by money donations.  At the end of the lunch the children will sing again some of the songs they have used during worship.  Fuller details on the Notice Board.  PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHILDREN.

Wanted:  Due to retirement we are seeking someone to represent the Congregation on the Christian Aid committee. Skills required - ability to listen and report what the Committee is doing and motivate OTC in the work of Christian Aid.  Rewards - knowing that your efforts might assist those in the most disadvantaged parts of our world and you get to attend two committees!  Applications - urgently required to Andrew Hosie.

Today: We welcome Mrs Sandra Maxwell as our guest preacher.

Next Sunday:  Morning Worship and Sacrament of Holy Communion at 11.00am and 6.30pm.

Help: Due to volunteers going on holiday over June, July and August there is a need for temporary resources to fill the gaps in the teams for the Wynd Coffee Shop.  If you have any free time over this period it would be appreciated if you can help.  Hours can be arranged to suit.  Please contact the Wynd Office Staff.

Eight O'Clock Club:  The evening outing is tomorrow evening, to the Cruin Restaurant at Loch Lomond.  Bus will leave Bridge Street at 5.30pm returning at approx 10.30pm.

Trinity Magazine:  Will be available for distributors to uplift next Sunday.  Uncollected bundles may be uplifted from the Church office during the week.

Oakshaw Explorers:  We have two outings in the next few weeks.  First is to Pollok Park on Sunday afternoon, 1st June, with Pollok House and the Burrell collection close by.  We leave the Church halls at approximately 1.00pm.

The second is a visit to the Isle of Bute, including Mount Stuart, on Saturday 7th June.  The train leaves Paisley Gilmour Street at 9.00am, therefore it is advisable to be at the station as soon after 8.30am as possible.

Friends of Adams House are holding a Strawberry Tea on Saturday 14th June between 10am to 12noon in Johnstone Town Hall.  Tickets available priced £1.50 from Margaret Orr.

Adult Education and Mission Committee Dates:

URC Synod are holding a meeting for elders, treasurers on 10th June at 7.30pm in Port Glasgow.  Members of the Kirk Session please attend if you possibly can.

The "Blue Book" which contains all of the reports and deliverances for the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is available for reading from the vestibule.  If you want to take it home please bring it back next week for others to read it!

The URC General Assembly is being held in Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, between 11th and 14th July.  Anyone wanting to volunteer as a steward is asked to contact Nancy Dyer on 0131 539 2015.

The Sunday School and AEMC are joining up to provide a buffet lunch for the children, their parents and all members of the congregation on 15th June after morning service.  This will be a cold buffet lunch and the cost will be met by money donations.  At the end of the lunch the children will sing again some of the songs they have used during worship.  Fuller details on the Notice Board.  PLEASE SUPPORT THE CHILDREN.