Printed on 10 September 2025
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An East Dunbartonshire church has been recognised for its “inspirational” work in enriching group wellbeing and inspiring folks to be environmentally aware.
Milton of Campsie Parish Church has been recommended within the Scottish Parliament for delivering a variety of mission outreach initiatives geared toward tackling local weather change and supporting among the most susceptible folks in society.
Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, stated the congregation is devoted to serving the local people and is a “great instance for different church buildings, charities and group teams”.
She lodged a movement of congratulations at Holyrood that has been backed by cross-party MSPs in a present of appreciation for the congregation and the “inspirational” management workforce.
Rev Julie Moody, minister of Milton of Campsie Parish Church, stated the congregation is delighted that their work, following the teachings and examples of Jesus Christ to precise love and sensible take care of folks, has been recognised.
She stated mission outreach is underpinned by the Church of Scotland’s “5 Marks of Mission” which features a dedication to proclaim the Good Information of the Kingdom, reply to human want by loving service and safeguard the integrity of creation and maintain and renew the lifetime of the earth.
Milton of Campsie Parish Church’s motto is “All for Jesus” and works to “convey Christ’s educating alive in our world at the moment”.
The parliament movement recognises the “dedication” of the congregation’s Treasure Group who “give freely of their time, power and enthusiasm” to encourage good stewardship of the planet.
It notes the “wide selection of actions that the church runs for the group from its reconfigured and upgraded corridor and new construct sanctuary, believes that this allows optimum use of the church’s trendy constructing with its air supply warmth pump, triple glazing, industry-leading insulation and different climate-friendly options”.
The movement “marvels on the church backyard, which incorporates apple timber and a wildflower space, supporting younger folks to get entangled in having fun with nature and studying about the advantages of encouraging pollination and eco-systems and applauds the efforts of the church in recycling, reusing and in addition discovering new houses for preloved furnishings, clothes, child objects and meals that may in any other case be disposed of.”

(Entrance) Olena Prokhyra, Naomi Nager and Niall Younger.
It highlights the success of the latest annual uniform recycling undertaking and is grateful for the help of households in donating gently worn objects, endorses the truth that the ethos of decreasing paper use for church communications wherever potential, whereas elevating consciousness of eco issues and sharing eco-tips with each native resident by the quarterly journal, The Messenger.
The movement notes the Eco Congregation” hosts a espresso morning on Tuesdays that “supplies a welcoming area for anybody to speak, work or just meet up with pals in an off-the-cuff, heat area”.
It welcomes the “continued imaginative and prescient and onerous work of all at Milton of Campsie Parish Church in making it an accessible, pleasant place on the coronary heart of the group”.
The movement encourages the ethos of being “knowledgeable and interesting at nationwide and worldwide ranges to affect coverage and ship the systemic modifications that it believes are wanted to take care of the local weather disaster”.

It additionally recognises the “highly effective impression that church buildings can have on group wellbeing whereas enabling engagement in tackling environmental points, and sends its warmest needs to the members of the congregation and everybody who’s supported by their love for the group and treasured surroundings”.
Mrs Moody stated the uniform recycling undertaking is a part of what the Treasure Group organise in partnership with Craighead Major Faculty.
She defined: “Through the fortnight of GoMAD mission at Milton of Campsie Parish Church in August, we had been delighted to welcome Rona Mackay MSP.
“Rona had come to fulfill with a few of our Treasure Group who encourage and mobilise the congregation to be good stewards of God’s creation.
“She heard about plenty of work that goes on all year long however our pre-loved uniform undertaking and the litter choose are very a lot a part of the GoMAD occasion.
“The congregation is aware of that the best way we may be ‘Good Information’ to our local people by these very sensible initiatives.”
Mrs Moody stated the art work, exhibiting the crucified Christ as a refugee, was the church’s group artwork undertaking, designed by Jenni Wilson.
“Many individuals contributed to the ultimate factor, it encapsulated the general theme of the GoMAD fortnight the place the Paddington-based Marmalada Vacation Membership and different occasions every day inspired folks to contemplate the plight of refugees,” she added.
Ms Mackay lodged the movement within the Scottish Parliament after her go to.
“It was a privilege to have the ability to spend time with the inspirational workforce at Milton of Campsie Parish Church,” she stated.
“Initiatives to sort out local weather change are woven by each a part of their church and group outreach, which is an excellent instance for different church buildings, charities and group teams.
“This deserves to be celebrated and recommended.
“I used to be additionally delighted that my go to coincided with their busy youngsters’s vacation membership, stuffed with color, pleasure and enjoyable.
“This can be a congregation that’s devoted to serving their group, and I can see why so many native persons are attracted by its heat, care and impression within the constituency and past.”
Printed on 10 September 2025
4 minutes learn
An East Dunbartonshire church has been recognised for its “inspirational” work in enriching group wellbeing and inspiring folks to be environmentally aware.
Milton of Campsie Parish Church has been recommended within the Scottish Parliament for delivering a variety of mission outreach initiatives geared toward tackling local weather change and supporting among the most susceptible folks in society.
Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, stated the congregation is devoted to serving the local people and is a “great instance for different church buildings, charities and group teams”.
She lodged a movement of congratulations at Holyrood that has been backed by cross-party MSPs in a present of appreciation for the congregation and the “inspirational” management workforce.
Rev Julie Moody, minister of Milton of Campsie Parish Church, stated the congregation is delighted that their work, following the teachings and examples of Jesus Christ to precise love and sensible take care of folks, has been recognised.
She stated mission outreach is underpinned by the Church of Scotland’s “5 Marks of Mission” which features a dedication to proclaim the Good Information of the Kingdom, reply to human want by loving service and safeguard the integrity of creation and maintain and renew the lifetime of the earth.
Milton of Campsie Parish Church’s motto is “All for Jesus” and works to “convey Christ’s educating alive in our world at the moment”.
The parliament movement recognises the “dedication” of the congregation’s Treasure Group who “give freely of their time, power and enthusiasm” to encourage good stewardship of the planet.
It notes the “wide selection of actions that the church runs for the group from its reconfigured and upgraded corridor and new construct sanctuary, believes that this allows optimum use of the church’s trendy constructing with its air supply warmth pump, triple glazing, industry-leading insulation and different climate-friendly options”.
The movement “marvels on the church backyard, which incorporates apple timber and a wildflower space, supporting younger folks to get entangled in having fun with nature and studying about the advantages of encouraging pollination and eco-systems and applauds the efforts of the church in recycling, reusing and in addition discovering new houses for preloved furnishings, clothes, child objects and meals that may in any other case be disposed of.”

(Entrance) Olena Prokhyra, Naomi Nager and Niall Younger.
It highlights the success of the latest annual uniform recycling undertaking and is grateful for the help of households in donating gently worn objects, endorses the truth that the ethos of decreasing paper use for church communications wherever potential, whereas elevating consciousness of eco issues and sharing eco-tips with each native resident by the quarterly journal, The Messenger.
The movement notes the Eco Congregation” hosts a espresso morning on Tuesdays that “supplies a welcoming area for anybody to speak, work or just meet up with pals in an off-the-cuff, heat area”.
It welcomes the “continued imaginative and prescient and onerous work of all at Milton of Campsie Parish Church in making it an accessible, pleasant place on the coronary heart of the group”.
The movement encourages the ethos of being “knowledgeable and interesting at nationwide and worldwide ranges to affect coverage and ship the systemic modifications that it believes are wanted to take care of the local weather disaster”.

It additionally recognises the “highly effective impression that church buildings can have on group wellbeing whereas enabling engagement in tackling environmental points, and sends its warmest needs to the members of the congregation and everybody who’s supported by their love for the group and treasured surroundings”.
Mrs Moody stated the uniform recycling undertaking is a part of what the Treasure Group organise in partnership with Craighead Major Faculty.
She defined: “Through the fortnight of GoMAD mission at Milton of Campsie Parish Church in August, we had been delighted to welcome Rona Mackay MSP.
“Rona had come to fulfill with a few of our Treasure Group who encourage and mobilise the congregation to be good stewards of God’s creation.
“She heard about plenty of work that goes on all year long however our pre-loved uniform undertaking and the litter choose are very a lot a part of the GoMAD occasion.
“The congregation is aware of that the best way we may be ‘Good Information’ to our local people by these very sensible initiatives.”
Mrs Moody stated the art work, exhibiting the crucified Christ as a refugee, was the church’s group artwork undertaking, designed by Jenni Wilson.
“Many individuals contributed to the ultimate factor, it encapsulated the general theme of the GoMAD fortnight the place the Paddington-based Marmalada Vacation Membership and different occasions every day inspired folks to contemplate the plight of refugees,” she added.
Ms Mackay lodged the movement within the Scottish Parliament after her go to.
“It was a privilege to have the ability to spend time with the inspirational workforce at Milton of Campsie Parish Church,” she stated.
“Initiatives to sort out local weather change are woven by each a part of their church and group outreach, which is an excellent instance for different church buildings, charities and group teams.
“This deserves to be celebrated and recommended.
“I used to be additionally delighted that my go to coincided with their busy youngsters’s vacation membership, stuffed with color, pleasure and enjoyable.
“This can be a congregation that’s devoted to serving their group, and I can see why so many native persons are attracted by its heat, care and impression within the constituency and past.”
Printed on 10 September 2025
4 minutes learn
An East Dunbartonshire church has been recognised for its “inspirational” work in enriching group wellbeing and inspiring folks to be environmentally aware.
Milton of Campsie Parish Church has been recommended within the Scottish Parliament for delivering a variety of mission outreach initiatives geared toward tackling local weather change and supporting among the most susceptible folks in society.
Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, stated the congregation is devoted to serving the local people and is a “great instance for different church buildings, charities and group teams”.
She lodged a movement of congratulations at Holyrood that has been backed by cross-party MSPs in a present of appreciation for the congregation and the “inspirational” management workforce.
Rev Julie Moody, minister of Milton of Campsie Parish Church, stated the congregation is delighted that their work, following the teachings and examples of Jesus Christ to precise love and sensible take care of folks, has been recognised.
She stated mission outreach is underpinned by the Church of Scotland’s “5 Marks of Mission” which features a dedication to proclaim the Good Information of the Kingdom, reply to human want by loving service and safeguard the integrity of creation and maintain and renew the lifetime of the earth.
Milton of Campsie Parish Church’s motto is “All for Jesus” and works to “convey Christ’s educating alive in our world at the moment”.
The parliament movement recognises the “dedication” of the congregation’s Treasure Group who “give freely of their time, power and enthusiasm” to encourage good stewardship of the planet.
It notes the “wide selection of actions that the church runs for the group from its reconfigured and upgraded corridor and new construct sanctuary, believes that this allows optimum use of the church’s trendy constructing with its air supply warmth pump, triple glazing, industry-leading insulation and different climate-friendly options”.
The movement “marvels on the church backyard, which incorporates apple timber and a wildflower space, supporting younger folks to get entangled in having fun with nature and studying about the advantages of encouraging pollination and eco-systems and applauds the efforts of the church in recycling, reusing and in addition discovering new houses for preloved furnishings, clothes, child objects and meals that may in any other case be disposed of.”

(Entrance) Olena Prokhyra, Naomi Nager and Niall Younger.
It highlights the success of the latest annual uniform recycling undertaking and is grateful for the help of households in donating gently worn objects, endorses the truth that the ethos of decreasing paper use for church communications wherever potential, whereas elevating consciousness of eco issues and sharing eco-tips with each native resident by the quarterly journal, The Messenger.
The movement notes the Eco Congregation” hosts a espresso morning on Tuesdays that “supplies a welcoming area for anybody to speak, work or just meet up with pals in an off-the-cuff, heat area”.
It welcomes the “continued imaginative and prescient and onerous work of all at Milton of Campsie Parish Church in making it an accessible, pleasant place on the coronary heart of the group”.
The movement encourages the ethos of being “knowledgeable and interesting at nationwide and worldwide ranges to affect coverage and ship the systemic modifications that it believes are wanted to take care of the local weather disaster”.

It additionally recognises the “highly effective impression that church buildings can have on group wellbeing whereas enabling engagement in tackling environmental points, and sends its warmest needs to the members of the congregation and everybody who’s supported by their love for the group and treasured surroundings”.
Mrs Moody stated the uniform recycling undertaking is a part of what the Treasure Group organise in partnership with Craighead Major Faculty.
She defined: “Through the fortnight of GoMAD mission at Milton of Campsie Parish Church in August, we had been delighted to welcome Rona Mackay MSP.
“Rona had come to fulfill with a few of our Treasure Group who encourage and mobilise the congregation to be good stewards of God’s creation.
“She heard about plenty of work that goes on all year long however our pre-loved uniform undertaking and the litter choose are very a lot a part of the GoMAD occasion.
“The congregation is aware of that the best way we may be ‘Good Information’ to our local people by these very sensible initiatives.”
Mrs Moody stated the art work, exhibiting the crucified Christ as a refugee, was the church’s group artwork undertaking, designed by Jenni Wilson.
“Many individuals contributed to the ultimate factor, it encapsulated the general theme of the GoMAD fortnight the place the Paddington-based Marmalada Vacation Membership and different occasions every day inspired folks to contemplate the plight of refugees,” she added.
Ms Mackay lodged the movement within the Scottish Parliament after her go to.
“It was a privilege to have the ability to spend time with the inspirational workforce at Milton of Campsie Parish Church,” she stated.
“Initiatives to sort out local weather change are woven by each a part of their church and group outreach, which is an excellent instance for different church buildings, charities and group teams.
“This deserves to be celebrated and recommended.
“I used to be additionally delighted that my go to coincided with their busy youngsters’s vacation membership, stuffed with color, pleasure and enjoyable.
“This can be a congregation that’s devoted to serving their group, and I can see why so many native persons are attracted by its heat, care and impression within the constituency and past.”
Printed on 10 September 2025
4 minutes learn
An East Dunbartonshire church has been recognised for its “inspirational” work in enriching group wellbeing and inspiring folks to be environmentally aware.
Milton of Campsie Parish Church has been recommended within the Scottish Parliament for delivering a variety of mission outreach initiatives geared toward tackling local weather change and supporting among the most susceptible folks in society.
Rona Mackay, MSP for Strathkelvin and Bearsden, stated the congregation is devoted to serving the local people and is a “great instance for different church buildings, charities and group teams”.
She lodged a movement of congratulations at Holyrood that has been backed by cross-party MSPs in a present of appreciation for the congregation and the “inspirational” management workforce.
Rev Julie Moody, minister of Milton of Campsie Parish Church, stated the congregation is delighted that their work, following the teachings and examples of Jesus Christ to precise love and sensible take care of folks, has been recognised.
She stated mission outreach is underpinned by the Church of Scotland’s “5 Marks of Mission” which features a dedication to proclaim the Good Information of the Kingdom, reply to human want by loving service and safeguard the integrity of creation and maintain and renew the lifetime of the earth.
Milton of Campsie Parish Church’s motto is “All for Jesus” and works to “convey Christ’s educating alive in our world at the moment”.
The parliament movement recognises the “dedication” of the congregation’s Treasure Group who “give freely of their time, power and enthusiasm” to encourage good stewardship of the planet.
It notes the “wide selection of actions that the church runs for the group from its reconfigured and upgraded corridor and new construct sanctuary, believes that this allows optimum use of the church’s trendy constructing with its air supply warmth pump, triple glazing, industry-leading insulation and different climate-friendly options”.
The movement “marvels on the church backyard, which incorporates apple timber and a wildflower space, supporting younger folks to get entangled in having fun with nature and studying about the advantages of encouraging pollination and eco-systems and applauds the efforts of the church in recycling, reusing and in addition discovering new houses for preloved furnishings, clothes, child objects and meals that may in any other case be disposed of.”

(Entrance) Olena Prokhyra, Naomi Nager and Niall Younger.
It highlights the success of the latest annual uniform recycling undertaking and is grateful for the help of households in donating gently worn objects, endorses the truth that the ethos of decreasing paper use for church communications wherever potential, whereas elevating consciousness of eco issues and sharing eco-tips with each native resident by the quarterly journal, The Messenger.
The movement notes the Eco Congregation” hosts a espresso morning on Tuesdays that “supplies a welcoming area for anybody to speak, work or just meet up with pals in an off-the-cuff, heat area”.
It welcomes the “continued imaginative and prescient and onerous work of all at Milton of Campsie Parish Church in making it an accessible, pleasant place on the coronary heart of the group”.
The movement encourages the ethos of being “knowledgeable and interesting at nationwide and worldwide ranges to affect coverage and ship the systemic modifications that it believes are wanted to take care of the local weather disaster”.

It additionally recognises the “highly effective impression that church buildings can have on group wellbeing whereas enabling engagement in tackling environmental points, and sends its warmest needs to the members of the congregation and everybody who’s supported by their love for the group and treasured surroundings”.
Mrs Moody stated the uniform recycling undertaking is a part of what the Treasure Group organise in partnership with Craighead Major Faculty.
She defined: “Through the fortnight of GoMAD mission at Milton of Campsie Parish Church in August, we had been delighted to welcome Rona Mackay MSP.
“Rona had come to fulfill with a few of our Treasure Group who encourage and mobilise the congregation to be good stewards of God’s creation.
“She heard about plenty of work that goes on all year long however our pre-loved uniform undertaking and the litter choose are very a lot a part of the GoMAD occasion.
“The congregation is aware of that the best way we may be ‘Good Information’ to our local people by these very sensible initiatives.”
Mrs Moody stated the art work, exhibiting the crucified Christ as a refugee, was the church’s group artwork undertaking, designed by Jenni Wilson.
“Many individuals contributed to the ultimate factor, it encapsulated the general theme of the GoMAD fortnight the place the Paddington-based Marmalada Vacation Membership and different occasions every day inspired folks to contemplate the plight of refugees,” she added.
Ms Mackay lodged the movement within the Scottish Parliament after her go to.
“It was a privilege to have the ability to spend time with the inspirational workforce at Milton of Campsie Parish Church,” she stated.
“Initiatives to sort out local weather change are woven by each a part of their church and group outreach, which is an excellent instance for different church buildings, charities and group teams.
“This deserves to be celebrated and recommended.
“I used to be additionally delighted that my go to coincided with their busy youngsters’s vacation membership, stuffed with color, pleasure and enjoyable.
“This can be a congregation that’s devoted to serving their group, and I can see why so many native persons are attracted by its heat, care and impression within the constituency and past.”