 Who we are
Lylesland Parish Church is a congregation of the Church of Scotland, which covers the whole of Scotland through its parish system. The Church of Scotland is Trinitarian, which means that we believe that God is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It belongs to the reformed tradition. And it is Presbyterian, which means that the ministers and elders together govern the church, through Kirk Sessions, local Presbyteries and the annual General Assembly in Edinburgh. It exists to glorify God and to work for the advancement of Christ’s kingdom throughout the world. Lylesland takes its place within this context as a local church with particular responsibility for the parish in which it is set. We are called to be the body of Christ here.
Would you like to join us?
Exploring Church Membership
These are held after the morning services (after we’ve had a cup of tea or coffee!) for four weeks from time to time as advertised and will each last around 45 minutes.
If you think you might be interested in attending please contact the minister.
CHURCH CHOIR Lylesland has long been known as a "singing Church" because of our choir through the years. It has always been of a very high quality, and although there are only thirteen members now, most of us read music and we perform an Introit and four-part Anthem every Sunday. I think we are one of only five church choirs in the town who still do this. I am sure that everyone would agree that it is important to ensure that we continue to have an effective choir, which means that we must – absolutely must – recruit new members. Our choir practices take place on a Friday evening at 7.15pm and new members will be given a very warm welcome. Our organist, Martin Doole, works us hard but makes this great fun. Some of the time we sing old favourites but Martin is always introducing new anthems to stretch us a bit. The choir practices, everyone agrees, are a great way to finish the week! | Ministry Team:
Minister
 Rev Alistair Cook BSc CA BD
email address alistaircook@ntlworld.com
Alistair was a Chartered Accountant in professional practice in Glasgow for 22 years. Then, sensing a call to the ministry, he undertook the necessary training, graduating in divinity from Glasgow University in 2007. Following placements during his degree at Cadder Church in Bishopbriggs, Stewartfield New Charge Development in East Kilbride and Strathaven Rankin linked with Chapelton he was assistant minister at Maxwell Mearns Castle Church in Newton Mearns for fifteen months. In response to God’s call he was ordained and inducted to Lylesland on 13th November 2008.
Parish Assistant
 Miss Greta Gray DCS
email address gretagray@ntlworld.com
Greta has been our Deacon since September 1998. She has responsibility for the children’s and youth work as well as visiting the elderly, sick and housebound. She also takes services in the minister’s absence. Greta is a valued member of our team.
Some of our Recent Church Elders
 Secretary Church Officer
  Jane Clark Paul McCann
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