Induction of our new Minister

Saturday 28 February was a happy day, on which the Revd Louise Sanders was inducted as our new minister. Louise is no stranger to St Columba’s, as she did a placement here as part of her ministerial training.  She has been ministering to our neighbouring church, St Andrew’s, Monkseaton, for the last three years, and […]

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Eco Matters: Water

This is the twelfth in a series of articles from the Eco Church Team at St Columba’s, which are also published in our church magazine. Water isn’t always a resource; it’s a privilege. As I write this article we’re coming to the end of our time away visiting family and friends in Australia then onto […]

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Eco Matters: Christmas Preparations

This is the tenth in a series of articles from the Eco Church Team at St Columba’s, which are also published in our church magazine. This month, as Christmas preparations get underway, in our community, in the church, and at home, here is a timely reminder of where recycling fits into the wider issue of […]

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Sermon: The Reign of Christ

Sermon for “The Reign of Christ” Sunday, November 23rd 2025 Preached by the Revd Dr Trevor Jamison at Saint Columba’s United Reformed Church, North Shields Luke 23:33-43; Colossians 1:11-20 Watch the whole service on YouTube Then the criminal hanging on the cross next to him said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ […]

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