A Sermon Preached by the Reverend Trevor Jamison at Saint Columba’s United Reformed Church, February 2nd 2020 Micah 6: 1-8; Psalm 15; Matthew 5: 1-10 There is a story told about an American college where every student was required to take an ‘introduction to religion’ course. Whatever subject was their ‘major’ in they still had […]
Baptism
Sunday 26 January was a joyful occasion – the celebration of the baptism of a baby boy. His young sister and cousins were also at the service. Prayers suitable for such a youthful congregation included building a Duplo wall of thanksgiving. Two of the godparents sang a duet, a harmonious prayer for the child. The […]
What’s in a Name?
A sermon preached by the Reverend Trevor Jamison at Saint Columba’s United Reformed Church, North Shields, 22nd December 2019 Isaiah 7:10-16; Matthew 1:18-25 What’s in a name? Whenever a baby is born one of the first things that people want to know is the child’s name. Legally, in England, I believe you have forty-two […]
Christmas 2019
Our Christmas Eve service of carols and lessons by candlelight was well-attended, with many family members and others visiting. The flickering glow of nearly a hundred candles lent a special atmosphere to the evening worship, along with well-known Christmas readings and carols. Our Minister invited us to reflect on the roles of angels and shepherds […]
We’re Dreaming of a Green Christmas
St Columba’s Church was decorated with a thought-provoking display for the Christmas market weekend of 7-8 December 2019. Emphasising the topical need to care for creation, exhibits from church and community groups included recycled materials and highlighted environmental issues.