Easter

Once again, St Columba’s celebrated Easter with three services, at 08.30, 10.30 and 18.30, and a fair trade breakfast at 09.00.  The highlight was undoubtedly a three-act play of the Easter story adapted by one of our members for the occasion.  It was great to see such talent, along with many willing actors and actresses […]

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Good Friday not washed out

Churches Together in North Shields were faced with a rare wet Good Friday this year, but did not let the weather beat us. A huge crowd of worshippers packed into St Columba’s Church for the service that would have been held in the open air of Northumberland Square.  The highlight was the presentation of a […]

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Synod Meeting

St Columba’s did itself proud on Saturday 21 March, when we hosted the Northern Synod of the United Reformed Church.  People were at the church early setting up, decorating, preparing food and drinks, welcoming and directing visiting Synod members throughout the day.  It was good to be able to provide signing during the morning session, and music, […]

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Foundation Plaque Found!

The foundation plaque from St Andrew’s Church, Camden Street, has been found.  The church was founded in 1817, as a break away from the Scotch Church in Howard Street.  Although its first minister was a licentiate of the Church of Scotland, all its subsequent ministers were drawn from the Congregational denomination.  The church closed in […]

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Knitted Bible Weekend

St Columba’s Church enjoyed a very successful weekend on 13-14 December.  Hundreds of people visited the church to see the exhibition of the famous Knitted Bible, and/or to sit down for some warm refreshments.  The display of 33 scenes from Bible stories ran right round the worship area, starting with “In the Beginning” and “Adam […]

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