St. Andrew's Scots Kirk

"International - Interdenominational-and- Open to all"


 
 
 
Mission:
Several social responsibility programmes are undertaken:
 
  Netherlee Cottage is a home provided for six women, formerly patients at Mulleriyawa.
   
Ward 19 at Mulleriyawa Mental Hospital cares for women. A monthly visit is made with activities and food provided. Gifts of clothing and personal items are made. Outings from the ward are arranged and a contribution is made to its upkeep.
   
Netherlee Scout Group meets in the Church grounds on Saturday afternoon. It caters for boys of Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Christian backgrounds.
   
Rural development is provided through “Neighbours in Need” outreach programme Projects to date have included preschool education, wells, toilets and primary health care in several rural communities.
   
A Thrift Shop is operated weekly in the Church Hall, providing an opportunity for goods to be recycled. An annual Bazaar in November is an extension to this fund-raising activity. These are managed by the St. Andrew’s Fellowship.
     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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