WELCOME
Welcome to St Bride's Episcopal Church, an inclusive and welcoming Church within the Catholic tradition.
We are part of the Scottish Episcopal Church which traces its history back to the beginnings of Christianity in Scotland and is a member of the world-wide Anglican Communion - a family of some 70 million Christians in more than 160 countries - for whom the Archbishop of Canterbury is a focus for unity.
The Eucharist lies at the heart of our worship and a sung celebration using the Scottish Liturgy 1970 - a traditional language rite - forms our main Sunday act of worship. There is a full programme of weekly services and a monthly Choral Evensong & Benediction. We offer and value the Sacrament of Confession.
All are welcome to come to our services and all baptised Christians are welcome to partake of Holy Communion.
We are always available for Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals and our Clergy and Pastoral Team are always willing to visit people at home or in hospital, to offer a listening ear, or, where appropriate, practical help and support. Pastoral Care is a very important part of our ministry and the Clergy of St Bride's are assisted in this work by a small team of dedicated Pastoral Assistants who visit people in their homes, and take Holy Communion to those who are unable to come to Church. The Pastoral Assistants also lead Evening Prayer at our regular weekly services.
St. Bride's began its life as a temporary 'tin' church on a nearby site in 1891. Work on the present building began in 1903. Since then, the work of the congregation has grown and developed along with the building.
Today, there are many opportunities at St. Bride's to worship, to sing, to pray, to study in groups, to discover what it means to be a disciple of Christ serving God in the world. Come and see - you will be very welcome!
How to find us. Google Streetview and Google Map.
What's New
- A monthly Rosary devotion is currently being planned, and will probably take place on the second Saturday of each month at 12 noon, followed by a Marian Eucharist. Further details will be posted when available. Info on the Catholic Rosaryand the Anglican Rosary.
- Our Rector, Father James Milne, has been made an Honorary Canon by the Bishop of Brechin. The Installation of Canons took place in Dundee Cathedral at the Choral Evensong Service on Sunday 14th June at 6:00 pm. Photographs of the event will appear here shortly.
- The carved Stations of the Cross which hang in St Bride's have been photographed and used as a focal point for a meditation page that combines poetry and prayer.
Weekly Pew Sheets
Weekly Pew Sheets are produced for the Sunday Eucharist. The current pew sheet (28th June) is available, with an archive of previous sheets.
The Oystercatcher
The monthly church magazine is called The Oystercatcher. The current issue (June 2009) is available, with an archive of past issues.
The Bishop's Charge to Glasgow & Galloway ~ 2009
The Most Rev Dr Idris Jones, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church delivers his 2009 Charge to the Diocese, prior to retiring at the end of July.
Regular activites
| Day | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Fridays (during school terms) | 9:30 - 11:30 am | The Glasgow West Church Nursery Contact Margo Robertson (0141 954 9695) |
Upcoming Seasonal Events
(for upcoming Seasonal Services, please see Servicespage)
Scottish National Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham
16-19 October 2009
Pilgrimage Letter2009
Pilgrimage Booking form 2009
For any other information, please contact
the Revd Fr Darren McFarland.
(Closing date for applications was 29th May)