Church - Pulteneytown & Thrumster Church

COVID-19 Information

Following the Scottish Government announcement (4th January 2021) of a more restrictive lockdown, our church buildings will be closed for services during January. A review will be taken at the end of January for forthcoming services. During January, we will be reverting to sharing pre-recorded YouTube videos and the recordings on our phone line for these Sundays.

Each week for the foreseeable future, we plan to open the church buildings for a service at Pulteneytown (11:30am) and Thrumster (3pm). As of November 2020, services at Thrumster are suspended until such a time that restrictions are relaxed. We will also continue to share a pre-recorded video via our Youtube channel at 11:30am each Sunday, and this will also be available on our local phone line (01955 957 005)

Please open the following documents for guidance:

Letter to congregation (July 2020) which details how we will reopen the church from the 9th August 2020. Please note that since this letter was written, as of the 14th August, face coverings will be mandatory to attend services at places of worship.
Information Card containing key information and contact details.
Church of Scotland Assessment Tool with accompanying notes.
Church of Scotland Test & Protect Privacy Notice which details how the Church of Scotland will collect and store your contact details in order to trace any local cases of COVID-19, if required.

You can also look at these videos to see what going to church will be like:

Pulteneytown Building

Thrumster Building

Get Involved

We value our worship services each Sunday, but there is so much more that you can get involved in throughout the week - and throughout the year. All the groups listed below are open to everyone in the community (who are of the right age group!). Why not come along and join with us in the various groups in which the congregation are involved. You will be made welcome whether you come to all meetings or just one. Please get in touch if you wish to know more about any of the groups. New members are always welcome. Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 pandemic, groups are suspended until future notice.

For children and young people

Creche

There is a Creche facility available every week during the morning service – ask the member of the Welcome Team at the door for details.

Youth and Children

Groups for primary and secondary aged children/youth meet for bible study and activities during the morning service at Pulteneytown Church, leaving partway through the service.

Holiday Club and Breakout

This is held each summer during the last week of the school holidays for primary school children. A large team of helpers co-ordinate talks, activities, drama and outings for up to 150 youngsters. During this week, we also have 'Breakout' - an evening programme of themed activities for secondary aged kids. The week concludes with a special holiday club celebration on the Sunday evening, where parents and friends can see all that has been going on during the week!

For the not-so-young

The Guild

A branch of THE GUILD meets throughout the autumn and winter (Sept - March) on alternate Tuesday evenings. A very varied programme is arranged each year. In addition the members are active in a wide range of activities in the church. At one time, this was called the Women's Guild, but now there is no discrimination: men and women are both equally welcome. Transport provided.
President Mrs. Margaret Ella.

Golden Years

This group meets on once a month on a Wednesday afternoon in Pulteneytown Church Hall. Members informally meet round tables for tea, home bakes and a short talk. For more information about this group, please contact Andrew Barrie.

Knit and Natter

This group meets weekly during the winter months for knitting, sewing and handcrafts. But perhaps the real purpose of this group is to get together to catch up with the latest news.

For all ages

Wednesday Bible Study and Prayer

Bible Study and Prayer - every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm in the church lounge. The lounge is accessed by the stairs in the 'New Hall' entrance at the East side of the church. At our prayer time we remember those in the community who have particular needs as well as issues concerning the world church. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we now have a monthly online prayer meeting by Zoom on the third Sunday of each month at 6:30pm. Please get in touch with our minister if you would like to attend.

Bring and Share Lunch

Bring and Share Lunch - once a term (and for other special occasions) we have a Sunday morning family service. This is followed by a lunch in the church halls. We bring along some food and share what we have brought. Everyone is welcome, even if they have not taken any food along.

Coffee Bar

The courtyard at the door of the church has an area set aside with comfortable seats and a coffee bar. The Coffee Bar is open on Wednesday mornings between 10-12, and anyone is welcome to join us. The Coffee bar also serves hot drinks before the morning service, and after the evening service on Sundays.

CoffeeBar

Thrumster Informal Fellowship

On the last Sunday of each month, the Thrumster fellowship gather after the afternoon service for a cup of tea and some informal fellowship.

Come along - We'd love to see you!

Please get in touch if you wish to know more about any of the groups. New members are always welcome.

COVID-19 Information

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