We have recently launched a new Guides company in North Shields, meeting at St Columba’s Church in Northumberland Square. The group is open to girls aged 10-14, and enquiries are welcomed.
Good Friday 2014
The highlight of the open air service on Good Friday was a dramatic presentation on the theme of “What is Truth?” This also reflected the theme of North Tyneside’s contribution to the BBC’s Great North Passion event at South Shields later that morning. The drama involved movement and speech both by individuals and groups of […]
Mothering Sunday
Uniformed organisations were out in force at St Columba’s for Mothering Sunday. Rainbows, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts were among the congregation, where we all gave thanks for the many good things that mothers, fathers and other carers do for us. We also heard about other traditions associated with this fourth Sunday in the season of […]
Stewardship Success!
On Sunday 23 March, St Columba’s Church received the good news that the stewardship campaign run earlier this year had exceeded all expectations. Members showed their commitment to God and the church by making pledges to increase their giving to St Columba’s by nearly double the original target. The stewardship team expressed its satisfaction that this […]
3rd Worship Leaders’ Training Day
“Leading public prayers is a privilege and an opportunity.” This was the realisation voiced by one of the participants at third in a series of 4 training days for worship leaders and worship teams, organised by the Coast Mission Partnership. Nearly 20 people from across the Synod attended the session held at North Shields Baptist […]