Loss, Gain, and Looking Forward

Reflection by the Reverend Trevor Jamison for the St Columba’s United Reformed Church Annual Church Meeting, September 30th 2020 At this point in our agenda we have an item which is titled, ‘The Life of Our Church 2019-2020.’ Normally, that would be a set of reports from the different groups that comprise the ongoing life […]

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Weekly Update #28: Sunday 27 September

St Columba’s United Reformed Church 30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #28: Sunday 27th September 2020 From the Minister         First the blade, and then the ear… “First the blade, and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear …” (Henry Alford (1810-1871) It’s Harvest Sunday at […]

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Sermon: A Harvest of Weeds and Wheat

A sermon preached by the Reverend Trevor Jamison at Saint Columba’s United Reformed Church, North Shields on Sunday 27 September 2020 Harvest Sunday Matthew 13:24-30, 34-35 So, it’s harvest time, though not as we normally would know it. Haddington West Parish Church https://www.haddingtonwestcofs.org.uk/picture-gallery In any other year, there would be festive decorations throughout the church, […]

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Local Coronavirus Restrictions

September 19th 2020 Worship services continue at St Columba’s URC, North Shields, but after-service conversation is put on hold Sunday morning services continue at St Columba’s, following changes in government regulations on 18th September which apply to North Tyneside. We will also continue to observe the practices that keep us safe. In addition to regulations banning […]

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Weekly Update #27: Sunday 20 September

St Columba’s United Reformed Church 30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #27: Sunday 20th September 2020 From the Minister         What Sustains You on Your Journey Granted, fleeing a country overnight and setting out on a long march through desert terrain cannot have been easy, as the Israelites […]

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