Shoebox Sunday 2020

Our collection of gift-filled shoeboxes for underprivileged children around the world was somewhat different this year. However, the work of Operation Christmas Child continues, and more than 59 shoeboxes have been donated from St Columba’s members and friends.  In our online worship on Sunday 15 November, we heard about how much these Christmas gift boxes […]

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Weekly Update #35: Sunday 15 November

St Columba’s United Reformed Church 30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #35: Sunday 15th November 2020 From the Minister              “…for those in peril on the sea” “North Shields fishing boat sinks after collision with cargo ship” (BBC 09/12/2020) In this season of remembrance I’ve been […]

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Sermon: Remembrance Sunday

A Sermon on Remembrance by the Reverend Trevor Jamison, Saint Columba’s United Reformed Church, preached in November 2020 (Isaiah 25:4-9; Psalm 46; Luke 1:68-79) So, today is a time for thanksgiving. We give thanks for the lives and dedication of all those who have lived through wars, especially those who have had to fight in […]

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Weekly Update #34: Sunday 8 November

St Columba’s United Reformed Church 30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #34: Sunday 8th November 2020 (Remembrance Sunday) From the Minister              A Season of Remembering It’s a season for remembering. We have just had the Christian festivals of All Saints and All Souls, which […]

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Sermon: What’s Next for the Saints?

What’s Next For the Saints? A sermon preached by the Reverend Trevor Jamison, Saint Columba’s United Reformed Church, North Shields, November 1st 2020 – All Saints Day Revelation 7: 9-17 What’s next? Go to lockdown, go straight to lockdown; do not enter tier 3; do not collect together at church for worship. But what follows […]

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