Discipline is a choosing to do in order to move towards a goal, not simply as a means to an end, but as an important act in an of itself. But discipline is a way of life. Discipline is a way of life to which we need to commit in the time of Corona. … More Discipline
Helen and I have just returned from a week away in North Wales. We toured the beautiful countryside with its hills and mountains and rolling green fields and had an opportunity to visit Aberdaron on the Lleyn peninsula where the poet/vicar R.S.Thomas ministered at St.Hywyn’s church of Wales. … More Ministers Blog by the Rev Dr Roger Sturrock
Music is an important part of worship at Wellington Church. The choir plays an integral part in the morning services, each of which starts with a choral introit. The choir leads the congregation in the singing of hymns, and also sings an anthem during the course of the service. The focus of the choir music … More Discover Wellington: Our Choir
Q: Where should we go for dinner? A: Wellington Church. Take a night off from dinner prep and have dinner with us. Once each month Wellington hosts a community dinner. We eat and talk. It’s like a dinner party without the hard work. Meet new people. Enjoy old friends. Feel connected to others. The upcoming dinners are … More Discover Wellington: Monthly Campus Community Dinners
From the briefest conversation with Liz, you will realize she’s not from around here. Born in Louisiana, she grew up in Texas. She attended The University of Texas at Austin and Princeton Theological Seminary. She was ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in 2005. Liz and her family (the rest of them all Scots!) moved … More Discover Wellington: Meet the Reverend Liz Johnson Blythe
In both pastoral care and taking services, Roger Sturrock gives the impression of a lifelong minister, so it comes as a surprise to many that he was ordained in 2014. Born in Dundee, Scotland, Roger moved to Australia at the age of 3 before moving to Wales when he was 7. He was educated in … More Discover Wellington: Meet the Reverend Dr Roger Sturrock
We hope you will find a friendly, welcoming atmosphere during your visit to the Crypt. It is our aim to provide you with food which is nutritious, good quality and great value and most of all enjoyable! The Crypt has a small team of paid staff, supported by a rota of dedicated volunteers. The Crypt … More Discover Wellington: The Crypt Cafe – Monday to Friday 10.30am-1.45pm
The keen observer will have noticed a flurry of activities being published on this website that relate to our student outreach efforts. Here the Reverend Liz Blythe updates us what the new term holds: Many things continue, new things begin. The work of the International Welcome Club will continue to serve the University Community through … More What’s happening in Campus Ministry
Wellington Church is a busy place with lots of things going on throughout the week – sometimes it can be hard to keep track! But do not despair, there are a few places where you can “stay tuned”. Weekly Notes in our Order of Service: If you join us on a Sunday morning … More Discover Wellington: Staying tuned – Weekly Notes and Weekly Notes
Faith is BELIEVING IN GOD. We can’t see him with our eyes, sitting here in a pew- so we have to have faith to believe that he is here with us. In our group, we discuss questions about Faith and thinking about God. We meet on Thursdays at 8pm in the Creche in Wellington Church. Currently, … More Discover Wellington: Questions of Faith on Thursdays 8pm
Prayer is at the heart of any Christian Community. Apart from our gatherings for worship on Sundays (11am and 7pm), two prayer groups meet each week to pray for guidance for Wellington Church, for wisdom for our leaders in this city and this country, and for our personal woes and worries. We also give thanks … More Discover Wellington: Prayer Groups on Tuesdays 2pm and Wednesdays 1pm
The health benefits of singing even 10 minutes per day have been heralded in medical journals and pop media alike. Singing has proven to be a stress reducer, it is good for your mental health, and will even help your body (expanded lung capacity, anyone?). Plus, it’s fun! We’ll sing, have a brief prayer, and … More Discover Wellington: The Sing Thing on Wednesdays 1.15pm
Dear Friends, We recently had a family get together to celebrate one of our grandsons going to college. Some of us gathered in the garden round a ‘fire pit’ on a lovely evening when the logs burned well and we enjoyed the warmth of the flames. Suddenly one of the logs sent up a shower … More Message from the Assisting Minister
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The University of Glasgow are hosting their Fresher’s Week to welcome old and new students to the new term and that can mean only one thing: The Cafe on the Steps is back, too! Come and try our delicious scones, some hot tea, fresh coffee and (most importantly) a nice wee chat with our lovely … More Back for Fresher’s Week: Our Cafe on the Steps
