Strathaven Trinity Parish Church

Strathaven Trinity Parish Church One united Christian congregation worshipping in three buildings to help and serve our community. Services at Chapelton 9.30, Glassford 10am and Strathaven 11am

Following this morning’s service in Chapelton the congregation were delighted to celebrate Mary Frew’s 90 th birthday.
24/05/2026

Following this morning’s service in Chapelton the congregation were delighted to celebrate
Mary Frew’s 90 th birthday.

24/05/2026

We like faith
when it stays manageable.

Neat. Quiet. Contained.

A candle lit gently.
A prayer whispered softly.
A hymn sung the way we’ve always sung it.

But Pentecost arrives
like the windows have been flung open
without warning.

Wind rushing through frightened hearts.
Fire dancing above ordinary people.
Voices rising louder than fear.

And suddenly
disciples who’d hidden away
are in the streets
speaking about Jesus
like the story matters too much
to keep to themselves anymore.

Not scholars.
Not the powerful.
Just ordinary people
set alight by the Spirit of God.

People who’d doubted.
People who’d failed.
People who’d run away when things became costly.

Yet God chose them anyway.

Because the Spirit doesn’t wait
for polished people
with perfect words and unwavering confidence.

The Spirit comes to real people.
To anxious people.
To weary people.
To people who still carry grief in their bones
and uncertainty in their stomachs.

And through wind and fire
and trembling voices
the good news travels.

Across languages.
Across barriers.
Across the spaces
we keep trying to divide into us and them.

Because the peace of Christ
isn't something to hide away
behind locked church doors
or careful conversations.

It moves.

Through kindness shared freely.
Through courage that surprises us.
Through invitations spoken awkwardly
but honestly.
Through people willing to say
this story changed me
and I think it might change you too.

Pentecost isn't a festival of standing still.

It is wind.
It is movement.
It is hearts catching fire again.

And in the noise and wonder of it all
God is still there
breathing life
into tired people,
and sending ordinary disciples
into the world
carrying the love of Christ in their hands.

© E Hamilton 2026

Please come and join us in in worship, you will find a very warm welcome at any of our services. If you wish you can al...
09/05/2026

Please come and join us in in worship, you will find a very warm welcome at any of our services. If you wish you can also join us in fellowship after the service where you can enjoy chat, tea/coffee and biscuits.
Sunday School for children..

Chapelton. 0930
Glassford. 1000
Strathaven. 1100

09/05/2026

Glassford Church - 10am

Come and join us tomorrow as we celebrate in a Service of Holy Communion. All are welcome to join us in the sacrament and in fellowship over tea/coffee after service.
We will also be welcoming a new member who is being admitted by Profession of Faith.
This will be the last opportunity to attend a Service of Holy Communion in Glassford as sadly Glassford Church is closing at end of June.

04/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported the Christian Aid breakfast at Chapelton yesterday and to the wonderful volunteers in the kitchen. The sum raised was £141.20 for Christian Aid week 👏👏👏

22/04/2026

Achieve Wellbeing is a project designed to take some of the Kilbryde Hospice services out into our communities, specifically to more rural areas.

We are delivering one session a month in Lanark, Lesmahagow and Strathaven. Please see the attached leaflet for details.

Aimed at people with a life limiting health condition, including frailty and each session includes a seated exercise session, a cuppa and a chat and a relaxation/meditative practice.

It’s all designed to improve wellbeing and address social isolation and loneliness.

A short referral form can be completed on the day for anyone who wants to drop in and attend. for anyone to attend.

We will be happy to discuss if you have questions, just call 01355 202020 and choose option 2.

We hope to see you soon 💙

A huge thank you to Avondale Young Famers who volunteered to paint the large hall at Chapelton. What a surprise for the ...
19/04/2026

A huge thank you to Avondale Young Famers who volunteered to paint the large hall at Chapelton.
What a surprise for the congregation this morning
We are so grateful to them for their efforts

Come and join us at one of our services in person or by livestream from Strathaven on our YouTube channel.We would love...
18/04/2026

Come and join us at one of our services in person or by livestream from Strathaven on our YouTube channel.

We would love to see you and you will be made most welcome. Tea/ coffee and biscuits served in hall after service.

12/04/2026

Come and join us in worship as we celebrate the Risen Lord.

One church, three places of worship:

Chapelton. 0930
Glassford. 1000
Strathaven 1100

Fellowship with tea/coffee in halls after services.

Address

13 Lethame Road
Strathaven
ML106AD

Opening Hours

9:30am - 12pm

Telephone

+441357520019

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