Sermon by the Reverend Trevor Jamison preached at St Columba’s United Reformed Church, February 24th 2019 On the occasion of “Emily’s” baptism (Names of the one baptised and her parents have been changed) Luke 9:28-36 How often do you pray and for what? I ask that in the confidence that most of you do so. […]
Performing the Bible
Sermon by the Reverend Trevor Jamison preached at St Columba’s United Reformed Church, March 10th 2019, On the day new church Bibles were received by the congregation (Romans 10:8b-13; Luke 4:1-13) One Sunday morning in 1997, I sat down in front of the television to watch the final of the Rugby World Cup Sevens tournament: […]
Compassion
Richmond from Compassion UK on Vimeo. At church on Sunday 3 March, we heard from a representative of Christian charity Compassion UK, on their work with poor children around the world, releasing them from poverty in Jesus’ name. We saw this short video about their work. St Columba’s currently sponsors three chidren.
I’m not Interested
Sermon by the Reverend Trevor Jamison preached at St Columba’s United Reformed Church, February 24th 2019, At the beginning of Fairtrade Fortnight Genesis 9: 12-16; Luke 19 :1-10; James 2 :14-17 I have to tell you, as an autonomous, independent, individual human being … I have absolutely no interest whatsoever in fair trade. As an […]
30 Years of Square Meals
The Square Table Luncheon Club celebrated its 30th birthday on Thursday 7 February 2019. In that time, a total of 88,561 meals have been served; a tremendous achievement! The club, which received a silver commendation award from the Chair of North Tyneside Council in 2015, was set up on 9 February 1989, with the aim of serving […]