Every morning the United Reformed Church sends out a Daily Devotion consisting of a reading, short reflection and prayer to around 2,000 people. The reflections are written by a range of people from different places and perspectives – mainly from the URC. If you’d like to read old Devotions or sign up to receive them […]
Our Mother Church
Mothering Sunday was a little different this year at St Columba’s. In our all-age morning service on 11 March, we began by thinking about the things that plants need to grow: water, sunshine and food. Then we reflected that we too need these things, along with love, time for each other, and sometimes to say […]
Good Friday
After last year’s heavy rain, we were blessed this Good Friday with glorious warm sunshine! Our ecumenical open air service was a little different this year. Members from four of our churches gave reflections on the stations of the cross, as we journeyed around the town centre, starting with worship in Northumberland Square, then stopping […]
Remembrance
As part of our morning service on Sunday 8 November, we brought forward poppy crosses in memory of church members who had been killed in the two world wars. The service was made up of a series of short readings and reflections by several members of the congregation, looking towards the ultimate vision of a […]
Remembering All Saints
All Saints’ Day fell on a Sunday this year, and so our morning worship on 1 November included a remembrance of the saints who have gone before us, and in particular dearly-loved members and friends of our church who have passed away. As part of the service, we were invited to come forward and light […]