Our Groups

Whatever age you are and whatever you like to do, you'll find a group to join at Elderslie & Linwood Parish Church.

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Girls' Brigade

Thursday Explorers(P1-P3) 6:15pm-7:30pm Juniors(P4-P6) 6:45pm-8:15pm
Brigaders(P7-S6) 7:30pm-9:30pm

  • Welcome to all girls P1-S6

    The Girls' Brigade is a Christain organistion and each section meets with their friends to explore a changing annual theme,experiencing fun activities,crafts and games as well as learning new skills. Girls from P4 upwards also go on annual camp to Moffat. Always a highlight of the year!

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Boys’ Brigade

Monday Anchor Boys (P1-P3) 6:00pm-7:30pm
Junior Section (P4-P6) 6:00pm-7:30pm
Company Section (P7-S6) 7:30pm-9:00pm

  • Welcome to all boys P1-S6.

    The Boys' Brigade is a Christian youth organisation that provides opportunities each week in a safe, fun and caring environment including games,cooking, crafts, sports and, above all, making new friends.

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The Guild

2nd & 4th Wednesday, 7-8:30pm
September until March

  • The Guild is a movement within the Church of Scotland which invites and encourages both women and men to come together. We have a varied programme of speakers, both local and further afield, and entertainers to ensure our meetings are enjoyed by everyone who comes along.

    We meet every fortnight, with a varied programme of activities, followed by tea/coffee and a blether. We are also involved in community events and church services throughout the year. Our meetings encourage fellowship and create opportunities for continuing growth in our Christian faith, through worship, prayer and action. We work together with other Guilds to fundraise for chosen projects/charities involved in national and international mission work.

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Sunday morning during worship

  • Come along and be part of our church family.

    We start off together as one big church family for the first 15 minutes. Kids can sit with their grown-ups or hang out with their friends — totally up to them! Then it’s off to the hall for fun, games, and activities. Not sure where to go? No problem — someone friendly will point you in the right direction.

    We’re an all-age group where everyone joins in. We share stories, make friends, get creative with crafts, and have fun with games. We learn about faith and life together — kids helping adults see the world through their eyes, and adults sharing how they see it too. It’s a space where everyone belongs and everyone learns.

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Monday Club

Mondays 1:15pm - 3:15pm

  • A fun, friendly space for all ages! Come meet old friends, make new ones, and get to know the community. No membership, no pressure, and no church experience needed — just bring yourself!

    A friendly group who meet for tea/coffee/cake and a blether followed by games eg dominoes, bingo, etc, quizzes, musical afternoons and other activities.

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Country Dancers

Tuesdays 7:30pm

  • Dancing for everyone, welcoming, fun and exhausting!

    Fancy some midweek fun? Come to our main hall on Tuesdays for reels, jigs, strathspeys — and lots of laughs! No matter your skill level, there’s room for everyone to dance, learn, and have a great time.

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Elderslie New Tots

Friday 9:30am-11:30am following school term time and school holidays. Cost £2/week

  • The New Tots group is for babies and toddlers up to the age of three along with their parent's/carers. We provide a fun environment for the children to play together and develop, as well as give the adults an opportunity to forge friendships and share their experiences of parenting a young child.

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Drama Group

Monday 8pm

  • The drama group has been performing shows for over 55 years. We are always looking for new members, whether it's to take part in one of our productions, or help backstage, even making the tea and making new friends. If you are interested to find our more come and see us any Monday evening.

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Pastoral Care Group

The role of Elderslie and Linwood's Pastoral Care Group is to support the Minister in caring for the pastoral needs of our congregation.

  • We reach out in simple but meaningful ways. Our volunteers visit those who are housebound or in hospital, bringing friendship and care. Each Sunday, church flowers go to someone facing challenges or celebrating something special, accompanied by a card and a hand-knitted cross made with love by a member of our congregation. It’s our way of sharing God’s love and letting people know they’re not alone.

External Groups

Various external groups also use our halls, as we welcome the community into Elderslie & Linwood Parish Church including AA, Action for Children, Yoga, Quilting Guild. If you would like to find out more about when these groups meet, please get in touch and we can provide more information.

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