Community
The Church Centre in Glencruitten Road is as important as any of the actual "church" buildings. This is where much of our contact with the wider community takes place. Many different groups hire the various rooms. Jack & Jill Playgroup, the Toy Cupboard, dance classes and Parents Together mean that many youngsters and their parents are regular visitors. Tai Chi, NHS & Council events also occur at the centre, and of course church based ones.
Guild
Afternoon and Evening Guild both meet once a month. Originally just for women, men are now very welcome, though it has to be said they are still in the minority. The Guild programme is varied and interesting. For a copy of the year's programme contact or see our news page for imminent dates.
Coffee & Chat - Wednesdays 10-12
Regulars and occasional visitors, churchgoers and casual acquaintances. Many but by no means all are retired folk. Some drop in for a few minutes, others stay for an hour or more.
Teas & Tots - Thursdays 10-12
Any pre-school child is welcome to bring their mum, dad, granny, or whoever is caring for them along to this drop in. In practice it is most frequented by babies and their mums. Someone from the church is available to make the tea, coffee or juice, and to put out the toys. They have all gone through the appropriate child protection procedures.
Men's Prayer Lunch
A small group of men meet approximately once a month for fellowship and prayer.
Lord's Larder
In response to families and individuals struggling to make ends meet all the churches in Oban got together to found the Lord's Larder. Food and toiletries are donated regularly and people in need are referred by the Social Work Department. The schools often give the proceeds of their Harvest services. We have boxes in the churches which are emptied on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Financial contributions are also welcome so that some fresh food can be included in parcels.
Care of the Elderly Group
This group of elders and church members offers care in various ways in the wider community. This includes short term help with shopping or transport, hospital visiting, and arranging occasional entertainment in Eadar Glinn nursing home. They run an annual coffee morning in aid of Eadar Glinn.
Hospital
Rev Liz Gibson is Chaplain to Lorn and Islands District General Hospital in Oban. She is in the hospital for about six hours a week and can be contacted by leaving a message through the Hospital Reception or at the Church if a particular need arises.
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