St Columba’s United Reformed Church 30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #14: Sunday 21st June 2020 From the Minister – Private Prayer So, the UK government has announced that churches may open for ‘private prayer’ in England. Dropping into church in order to say a prayer has not been a big part […]
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 […]
Say One For Me
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. […]
Easter Baptism
St Columba’s Church celebrated a baptism as part of the Easter weekend this year, echoing the traditions of the early centuries of the Christian church. The weekend began with evening communion on Maundy Thursday round a table in an upper room, the Lishman Hall. This commemorated Jesus’ last supper, as told in all four Gospels. […]