Weekly Update #2: Sunday 29th March

St Columba’s United Reformed Church 30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #2: Sunday 29th March 2020 From the Minister ‘There is a green hill far away, without a city wall.’ As a child, singing that hymn every Easter, I used to wonder why the city had no wall. Of course, it […]

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Weekly Update #1: Sunday 22nd March

St Columba’s United Reformed Church 30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #1: Sunday 22nd March 2020 From the Minister Greetings from the manse! I hope that you are all well and adjusting to the present situation. Sadly, currently we are unable to meet together physically, either at the church or […]

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A Prayer for Today

Lord Jesus, In the midst of a storm, You said, ‘Peace be still.’ Bid our anxious fears subside, Sustain your church in faith, hope and love, Bring our nation through this tumult, Grant wisdom to those with heavy responsibilities, And healing and hope to those who are infected. Amen.   Words: The Revd John Proctor, […]

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Church Building Closed due to Coronavirus

St Columba’s United Reformed Church, North Shields 19 March 2020:  Church building closed due to Coronavirus With real sadness, it has been decided to close the church premises in response to the UK Government’s strong advice concerning Coronavirus. All midweek church activities and groups that hire our premises are being notified about this.  Our own groups […]

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